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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.
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)
Beaded Smoke Ring - # A39
Patterns using size 6/0 beads (approximate 4 mm diameter)
Beaded Basketweave (2 projects) - # A133
Beaded Diamond Mosaic (3 projects) - # A13
Beaded Lux Shoulder Shawl (Nov 2009) - # H58
Buffalo Beaded Socks - # A134
Dancing Feet Socks - # T311
Fairies and Flowers - # H78
Hug-Me-Tight Fan Lace Jacket Wrap - # H16
Links of Diamonds Scarf - # H66
Shallow Tri Shawl - # H57
Topsy Turvy Hearts (6 projects) - # S15
White Lotus Stole - # H67
Two Ways About It Beaded Socksa> - # S34
Patterns using size 8/0 beads (approximate 3 mm diameter)
A Beaded Bias Towards Lace Scarf - # A16
Anklet Coronets - # S03
Bead Ribbed Socks - # A75
Beaded Elegance Stockings - # S04
Beaded Faux Argyle Socks - # S02
Beaded Faux Cable Anklets - # S12
Beaded Fleuron Socks and Wristlets - # S11
Beaded Lace Scarf - # A42
Beaded Lace Scarf II - # A64
Beaded Lace Wristlets (3 styles) - # A99
Beaded Offset Chevrons Socks and Mitts - # H46
Beaded Shamrock Friendship Bracelet - # S111
Beaded Shamrock Socks - # S08
Beaded Swirls Socks - # S01
Beaded Winter Wonderland Socks - # S06
Bella’s Beads Cloche (2 styles) - # KH02
Bells on my Toes Sock Ornament - # A93
Chocolate Covered Cherries Socks and Mitts - # A77
Daylight and Shadows Socks (2 styles) - # S28
Frolicking Shamrocks Socks - # S10
Glitz and Beads Socks - # S33
Loop-D-Loop Scarf (2 styles) - # A74
Mixed Jelly Beans Socks - # S07
My Beading Heart Scarf - # H47
Patriotic Bead Striped Socks - # A175
Renaissance Socks - The Sock Journal (January)
Simple Beaded Wristlets/Sock-Nots (4 versions) - # S14
Spider-Web Sockies - # A68
Spooky Beaded Treat Wristlets and Socks - # S18
Topsy Turvy Hearts (4 projects) - # S15
Two Ways About It Beaded Socksa> - # S34
Patterns using size 11/0 beads (approximate 2 mm diameter)
Antique Satin and Lace Ornament - # A81
Beaded Lace Bookmark - # A56
Beaded Lace Cable Bracelets (4 versions) - # A94
Helix Beaded Bookmarks (2 versions) - # H57
Lorna's Light Necklace Purse or Bookmark - # H58
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
A Heart-Warming Story
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HeartStrings FiberArts is a wholesale pattern company. I encourage individuals to visit your local yarn store or check the Store Locator to purchase hard-copy patterns and downloadable e-patterns. If you don't already have a favorite retailer from whom to buy, you can use the HeartStrings online catalog at
Shopatron. This service will
find a retailer with the patterns you want in stock to mail to you right away.
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