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Beaded Patterns

HeartStrings patterns for knitting with beads

Treat yourself or someone else with something beautifully beaded. HeartStrings patterns for knitting with beads give you gorgeous results with minimum effort. Each pattern project presents different techniques and design approaches, so you'll be building a repertoire of skills while getting the satisfacion of producing lovely items.

Patterns using: Size 5/0 Size 6/0 Size 8/0 Size 11/0
Reference Resources: How Many Beads? Other Resource Articles

For details about a particular pattern, click on the picture thumbnail to download the sample cover page in pdf format (appears in a separate browser window), or click on the text title to navigate to the online catalog page for that pattern. For a pdf file of sample pages of all available HeartStrings patterns for knitting with beads, download here.


How Many Beads?

Weight estimates for round rocailles glass seed beads used in HeartStrings patterns are based on these approximate conversions (will vary slightly depending upon your choice of bead color and finish).

  • 5/0 = 7 beads per gram
  • 6/0 = 12 beads per gram
  • 8/0 = 40 beads per gram
  • 11/0 = 110 beads per gram

Patterns using size 5/0 beads
(approximate 5 mm diameter)


Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Beaded Smoke Ring

Patterns using size 6/0 beads
(approximate 4 mm diameter)


Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Beaded Basketweave (2 projects)
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Beaded Diamond Mosaic (3 projects)
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Beaded Lux Shoulder Shawl
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Buffalo Beaded Socks
Cabled Lace Diamonds Wrap (Mar 2010)
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Dancing Feet Socks (November pattern in The Sock Calendar)
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Hug-Me-Tight Fan Lace Jacket Wrap
Links of Diamonds Scarf (Jan 2010)
Navajo Rug Beaded Bag (Mar 2010)
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Topsy Turvy Hearts (6 projects)
White Lotus Stole (Jan 2010)

Patterns using size 8/0 beads
(approximate 3 mm diameter)


Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   A Beaded Bias Towards Lace Scarf
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Anklet Coronets
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Bead Ribbed Socks
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Beaded Elegance Stockings
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Beaded Faux Argyle Socks
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Beaded Faux Cable Anklets
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Beaded Fleuron Socks and Wristlets
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Beaded Lace Scarf
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Beaded Lace Scarf II
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Beaded Offset Chevrons Socks and Mitts
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Beaded Shamrock Bracelet
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Beaded Shamrock Socks
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Beaded Swirls Socks
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Beaded Winter Wonderland Socks
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Bella’s Beads Cloche (2 styles)
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Bells on my Toes Sock Ornament
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Chocolate Covered Cherries Socks and Mitts
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Daylight and Shadows Socks (2 styles)
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Frolicking Shamrocks Socks
Glitz and Beads Socks (Jan 2010)
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Loop-D-Loop Scarf (2 styles)
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Mixed Jelly Beans Socks
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   My Beading Heart Scarf
  Renaissance Socks (January pattern in The Sock Journal)
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Simple Beaded Wristlets/Sock-Nots (4 versions)
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Spider-Web Sockies
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Spooky Beaded Treat Wristlets and Socks
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Topsy Turvy Hearts (4 projects)

Patterns using size 11/0 beads
(approximate 2 mm diameter)


Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Antique Satin and Lace Ornament
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Beaded Lace Bookmark
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Beaded Lace Cable Bracelets or Bookmarks (4 versions)
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Beaded Lace Wristlets (3 styles)
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Helix Beaded Bookmarks (2 versions)
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Lorna's Light Necklace Purse or Bookmark
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Mini Lace and Beaded Flag

Resource articles about knitting with beads

  • Small Beads
    Reduce abrasion when stringing smaller beads relative to the yarn size.
  • Be a Bead Counter
    A bit of quick counting in beaded knitting avoids errors discovered later.
  • Spinning Yarn for Beaded Knitting
    Is it strong enough for beads?
  • Selecting Beads to Go with Your Yarn
    Guest article by Linda Michaluk of Swallow Hill Creations.
  • A Heart-Warming Story
    Guest article by Ellen Sandin of Earth Faire.

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  • Questions? Comments? - I love to hear from you, whether it be to get advice about your HeartStrings knitting projects, to make suggestions, or to share news of your accomplishments. Kind regards, Jackie E-S

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