Beaded Fleuron - #S11 

This set would make a pair of jeans and a sweatshirt come to life!  Wear the wristlet over the cuff of the sweatshirt for extra warmth and flare.

Is there a hard-to-fit person on your gift list?  Who couldn't use a nice, warm pair of extra-special socks, sized for a child through and adult extra large.

Knitting and sizing info:

• The wrist bands and sock cuffs are knitted sideways in beaded garter stitch.  The remainder of the sock is knitted in the round.

• Wristlet band is 2-1/4" wide, and is simply knitted to length needed to go around the wrist of the wearer.  As a guideline, instructions are provided for 4 sizes with finished circumferences without stretching of 6 [6-3/4, 7-1/2, 8]".

• Finished foot circumference without stretching is 6 [6-3/4, 7-1/2, 8, 8-1/2, 9, 9-1/2, 10]".  Leg and foot lengths are easily adjustable as indicated in the instructions.  If making adjustments for longer leg or foot lengths, please allow more yarn.  

What you will need:

Yarn suggestions:  (F)

• Jojoland Melody Superwash wool - 50g/220 yds.

• Kollage Luscious Cotton Sock Yarn - 55 gm/185 yds.

• for pair of wristlets:  45 [50, 55, 60] yards

• for pair of socks:  165 [200, 250, 290, 320, 350, 375, 400] yards 

• A needle two sizes larger than the needle size used to obtain to obtain gauge.  This needle is used for binding off only, so any type knitting needle you have handy will do.

• Size 8/0 glass seed beads 

• for pair of wristlets:  170 beads, or approximately 5 g

• for pair of socks:  510 [510, 510, 680, 680, 680, 680, 680] beads, or approximately 15 [15, 15, 20, 20, 20, 20, 20] g

• Bead stringing needle or collapsing eye needle that can pass through the hole in your beads.

Sample cover page of the Beaded Fleuron knitting pattern.

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Beaded Diamond Mosaic - #A13

Mix and match this beaded ensemble for an elegant look that will take you anywhere.  The pattern includes a hat, crew socks and fingerless mittens to knit in two colors of DK weight yarn of your choice and size 6/0 seed beads.

The color work in this ensemble is not difficult at all.  Isn't it nice to get such a complicated look - with ease.  The stitch is a simple slip-stitch where you use one color at a time.  The beads add depth of color and interest to a very simple knitting technique.

Hat is sized for Adult Small-Medium [Large-Extra Large].  Size 5 and 7 U.S. (3.75 and 4.5 mm) needles suggested.

Crew Socks and Fingerless Mittens are sized for Adult Small [Medium, Large].  Size 2 and 5 [6, 7] U.S. (2.75 and 3.75 [4, 4.5] mm) needles suggested.

Pictured models knitted in Heirloom Easycare 8, #711 (for the lighter yarn) and #779 (for the darker yarn), and Miyuki beads #6-1427 Silver-lined Violet.
 

Sample cover page of the Beaded Diamond Mosaic knitting pattern.

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Beaded Lace Wristlets - #A99 

Whether you have cold hands or not, you will want to knit one or more of these.  Just a little added warmth in the right place on your wrist keeps your whole hand warm!  And, oh, the layering and gift possibilities.

And they are beaded!  Oh, how pretty these would be under a plain top for instant glamour.

There are three styles in the pattern:

• Hand Warmers to cover the back of the hand.  Shaping in the patterns causes the hand warmers to conform to the hand.

• Wrist Warmers are slightly frilly and dress up an outfit quickly when worn under a blouse.  Shake someone's hand while wearing these and leave a memorable impression!

• Mitts are a little longer to cover more of the hand and with a wider gusset to span the thumb hole.  Who wants a pair of gloves when you can wear mitts this striking?!

These wristlets can be knitted in any fingering weight yarn of your choice and size 8/0 seed beads. Size 1 U.S. (2.25 mm) needles suggested.

Yarn suggestion:  (F)

Jojoland Melody Superwash wool - 50g/220 yds.


 

Sample cover page of the Beaded Lace Wristlets knitting pattern.

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Easy Elegance Ensemble - #H39

The name of this pattern says it all.  Easy Elegance Ensemble. 

• When you complete it, no one will believe it was easy.  You can keep that to yourself. 

• And, it is elegant - beads!  Not to fear.  The model was knit with a yarn with pre-strung beads.  Optionally, you might like to try Heritage Yarns hand painted 8/2 Tencel or mill dyed 8/2 tencel and string the beads yourself.  It's not hard with a beading needle and will add a little extra pizzazz!

• As an ensemble, you get two patterns in one - a beautiful hat and fingerless mitts.

Instructions for 2 sizes: adult small-medium [large-extra large]. Made with coordinating yarns with similar worsted weight gauges: main yarn (M), and an accent yarn (A) that is pre-strung and plied with crystals or beads. Size US 10 / 6 mm needles suggested for gauge of 4 stitches/inch over stockinette stitch; US 7 / 4.5 mm needles for plaited ribbing, and crochet hook size D / 3 mm for making the chain stitch loops. Shown in Tilli Tomas 100% spun silk, Mariel's Crystals and Simply Heaven, color 180.

Written stitch instructions.

• Hat: 20 [22]" headband circumference; 80 [100] yards (M); 15 [18] yards (A)

• Mitts: 8 [9]" hand circumference; 100 [125] yards (M); 8 [9] yards (A)

Sample cover page of the Easy Elegance Ensemble knitting pattern.

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Filigree Lace Ensembles - #A135

Impress your friends with a gift ensemble - or just one item from this beautiful set.  This is a very easy lace stitch that looks more difficult than it really is.  It is reversible too so that when you turn down the collar (or not!) on the Neck Warmer, each side is interesting and complimentary.

This pattern has lots of options -

• Knit as a set.

• Knit all with different yarns for small gifts or to compliment different dull outfits in your wardrobe.

• Gift someone you love with a whole ensemble - or just one item like the cap.

• Layer the Wrist Warmers and Neck Warmer under a plain blouse or lightweight shell with jewel neckline for a quick dressed-up look without the bulk of a full sweater. 

• Mix and match any of the items in the Filigree Lace Ensemble with the Fine Filigree Fingerlings below.  

These items can be knitted in any sport weight yarn of your choice. Size US 6 and 7 / 4 and 4.5 mm needles suggested for neck warmer, Size US 6 /4 mm needles for hat, and size US 2 / 2.75 mm for wrist warmers.  I knit the smaller wristlet in Jojoland Melody Superwash fingering weight wool shown below.  It's a nice fit and I love the way the color gradually changes.

Written instructions.
 

Sample cover page of the Filigree Lace Ensembles knitting pattern.

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Fine Filigree Fingerlings - #A35 

Three styles of hand warmers for the look of layering without the bulk!  This is a surprisingly simple pattern stitch.

• In the Simple Filigree Hand Warmers (left), the Lace Filigree motifs are repeated in columns for an easy-to-knit self-shaping hand covering.

• Filigree Mitts are designed to cover more of the hand, and include a thumb gusset.  These fingerless mittens are a flattering alternative to wearing mittens or gloves.

• A Touch of Filigree Wristlets feature just enough Lace Filigree edging to peak from under the cuffs of a blouse or sweater.  Or wear alone for a pretty pulse warmer.

These hand coverings can be knitted in any fingering weight yarn of your choice. Size 1 U.S. (2.25 mm) needles suggested.

For a coordinated set of cap and neck warmer, see HeartStrings pattern #A135 Filigree Lace Ensembles shown just above this pattern.

Yarn suggestion:  (F)

• Jojoland Melody Superwash wool - 50g/220 yds.

Sample cover page of the Fine Filigree Fingerlings knitting pattern.

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Lacy Riverine - #A89

This nice set includes patterns for a coordinating scarf, headband or collar, mitts and muffatees (fingerless gloves).  Optionally, knit in different yarns for gifts. 

The design undulates and is reversible so that each side is a little different but pleasing either way.  Lace or light fingering weight yarn, U.S. 4 and 5 needles.

Yarn suggestions:  (F)

• Jojoland Melody Superwash wool - 50g/220 yds.

• Jojoland Harmony Laceweight merino - 50g/880 yds.

• Jaggerspun Zephyr 2/18 silk/merino - 1.4 oz./500 yds.

Sample cover page of the Lacy Riverine knitting pattern.

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Jaggerspun Zephyr 2/18 silk/merino

Jojoland Harmony Laceweight merino

Jojoland Melody Superwash wool

Simple Beaded Cuffs - #S14 

These are just beautiful and something I have wanted to try for a long time.  In reading from the sample cover page below, it looks quite simple.

There are four styles of beaded garter cuffs giving lots of options for design in bead placement. The pattern stitch is a basic knit stitch with a simple beading technique that would be easy for anyone to do.

And look at the number of ways they can be used!

• Worn on your wrists as mitts, pulse warmers or bracelets

• As a cuff on a plain pair of socks

• Use one for a water or soda bottle (this brings back memories of ones we had growing up!)

• Coffee cup cozy

• Around a cylindrical vase of flowers as an added sparkle

The garter stitch fabric in these beaded cuffs is stretchy and can accommodate a range of sizes. Adult medium, 75 - 100 yards fingering weight yarn per pair, 7-½ stitches/inch over garter stitch, size U.S. 1-2/2.25-2.75 mm needles suggested, size 8/0 seed beads. Shown in Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock yarn and Miyuki beads. Written stitch instructions.

Yarn suggestions:  (F)

• Jojoland Melody Superwash wool - 50g/220 yds.

• Kollage Luscious Cotton Sock Yarn - 55 gm/185 yds.

Sample cover page of the Simple Beaded Cuffs knitting pattern.

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Spooky Beaded Treat Wristlets and Socks - #S18

Treat rather than trick with these beaded wristlets and socks!  And, not just for Halloween only.  'Live to ride, ride to live' is the motto of a well-known American motorcycle manufacturer.  The skull shows up on lots of their clothing.  Consider knitting orange socks with black beads to gift your biker friends.

Wristlets and sock cuffs are knitted sideways in beaded garter stitch.  Remainder of sock is knitted in the round. 

Eight sizes for child small through adult extra large.

Fingering weight yarn and size 8/0 seed beads.  8 stitches/inch, size U.S. 1/2.25 mm needles suggested.  Shown in Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock color #16ns Charcoal and Miyuki beads #355 Rose-lined Crystal AB.

Charted and written stitch instructions.

Yarn suggestion:  (F) Jojoland Melody Superwash wool - 50g/220 yds.
 

Sample cover page of the Spooky Beaded Treat Wristlets & Socks knitting pattern.

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