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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.

Retailers may conveniently purchase beads at wholesale for all HeartStrings patterns at Beadsmith. Just set up an account with them, and then look for HeartStrings the "Beads for Knitting" section of the Beadsmith online wholesale catalog. Or contact Larry Weiss 732-969-5300 x102 (ET) and let him know you are a HeartStrings customer.


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 - # A39

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


Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Beaded Basketweave (2 projects) - # A133
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Beaded Diamond Mosaic (3 projects) - # A13
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Beaded Lux Shoulder Shawl (Nov 2009) - # H58
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Buffalo Beaded Socks - # A134
Cabled Lace Diamonds Wrap (Mar 2010)
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Dancing Feet Socks - # T311
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Hug-Me-Tight Fan Lace Jacket Wrap (Nov 2009) - # H16
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Links of Diamonds Scarf - # H66
Navajo Rug Beaded Bag (Mar 2010) - # H49
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Shallow Tri Shawl - # H57
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Topsy Turvy Hearts (6 projects) - # S15
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   White Lotus Stole - # H67

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


Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   A Beaded Bias Towards Lace Scarf - # A16
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Anklet Coronets - # S03
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Bead Ribbed Socks - # A75
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Beaded Elegance Stockings - # S04
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Beaded Faux Argyle Socks - # S02
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Beaded Faux Cable Anklets - # S12
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Beaded Fleuron Socks and Wristlets - # S11
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Beaded Lace Scarf - # A42
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Beaded Lace Scarf II - # A64
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Beaded Lace Wristlets (3 styles) - # A99
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Beaded Offset Chevrons Socks and Mitts - # H46
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Beaded Shamrock Friendship Bracelet - # S111
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Beaded Shamrock Socks - # S08
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Beaded Swirls Socks - # S01
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Beaded Winter Wonderland Socks - # S06
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Bella’s Beads Cloche (2 styles) - # KH02
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Bells on my Toes Sock Ornament - # A93
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Chocolate Covered Cherries Socks and Mitts - # A77
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Daylight and Shadows Socks (2 styles) - # S28
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Frolicking Shamrocks Socks - # S10
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Glitz and Beads Socks - # S33
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Loop-D-Loop Scarf (2 styles) - # A74
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Mixed Jelly Beans Socks - # S07
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   My Beading Heart Scarf - # H47
  Renaissance Socks - The Sock Journal (January)
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Simple Beaded Wristlets/Sock-Nots (4 versions) - # S14
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Spider-Web Sockies - # A68
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Spooky Beaded Treat Wristlets and Socks - # S18
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Topsy Turvy Hearts (4 projects) - # S15

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


Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Antique Satin and Lace Ornament - # A81
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Beaded Lace Bookmark - # A56
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Beaded Lace Cable Bracelets (4 versions) - # A94
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Helix Beaded Bookmarks (2 versions) - # H57
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Lorna's Light Necklace Purse or Bookmark - # H58
Sample cover page of HeartStrings pattern   Mini Lace and Beaded Flag - # A91

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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