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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.
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
Patterns using size 6/0 beads (approximate 4 mm diameter)
Beaded Basketweave (2 projects)
Beaded Diamond Mosaic (3 projects)
Beaded Lux Shoulder Shawl
Buffalo Beaded Socks
Cabled Lace Diamonds Wrap (Mar 2010)
Dancing Feet Socks (November pattern in The Sock Calendar)
Hug-Me-Tight Fan Lace Jacket Wrap
Links of Diamonds Scarf (Jan 2010)
Navajo Rug Beaded Bag (Mar 2010)
Topsy Turvy Hearts (6 projects)
White Lotus Stole (Jan 2010)
Patterns using size 8/0 beads (approximate 3 mm diameter)
A Beaded Bias Towards Lace Scarf
Anklet Coronets
Bead Ribbed Socks
Beaded Elegance Stockings
Beaded Faux Argyle Socks
Beaded Faux Cable Anklets
Beaded Fleuron Socks and Wristlets
Beaded Lace Scarf
Beaded Lace Scarf II
Beaded Offset Chevrons Socks and Mitts
Beaded Shamrock Bracelet
Beaded Shamrock Socks
Beaded Swirls Socks
Beaded Winter Wonderland Socks
Bella’s Beads Cloche (2 styles)
Bells on my Toes Sock Ornament
Chocolate Covered Cherries Socks and Mitts
Daylight and Shadows Socks (2 styles)
Frolicking Shamrocks Socks
Glitz and Beads Socks (Jan 2010)
Loop-D-Loop Scarf (2 styles)
Mixed Jelly Beans Socks
My Beading Heart Scarf
Renaissance Socks (January pattern in The Sock Journal)
Simple Beaded Wristlets/Sock-Nots (4 versions)
Spider-Web Sockies
Spooky Beaded Treat Wristlets and Socks
Topsy Turvy Hearts (4 projects)
Patterns using size 11/0 beads (approximate 2 mm diameter)
Antique Satin and Lace Ornament
Beaded Lace Bookmark
Beaded Lace Cable Bracelets or Bookmarks (4 versions)
Beaded Lace Wristlets (3 styles)
Helix Beaded Bookmarks (2 versions)
Lorna's Light Necklace Purse or Bookmark
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
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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