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Knitting a Beaded Choker From "Jewelry Making" episode DJMK-305

Lily Chin's knitted choker creation.

Materials:

100% mercerized cotton or silk thread; 109 yd (100 m): Size No.10
Size 11 glass seed beads: about 750
Silver metal clasp
Double-pointed knitting needles or dpn: Size 000 (1.5 mm)
Bead-stringing needle if beads are not strung onto thread
Thin tapestry needle

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1. Prestring the beads onto cotton knitting thread with bead-stringing needle.

2. Cast 4 stitches onto knitting needles leaving 4" length of tail at beginning.

3. Work I-cord without beads for 1/2" (1.3 cm). To work I-cord, * k across with another double-pointed knitting needle. Do not turn work -- always have Right Side or k side facing you. Slide all sts to right-hand end of needle. String strand of yarn across back of work and repeat from *. Tug on cord slightly lengthwise.

4. (This cord is similar to that made by "knitting knobbies" and looks like small, circular tube). Increase 1 stitch in center stitch on last row -- 5 stitches. Turn work.

   Row 1: (Wrong Side) Bring Up Bead or BUB, knit 1 through back loop or tbl, [knit 1, BUB] twice, knit 1, purl 1.

   Row 2: (Right Side) BUB 11, knit 1 tbl, knit 4.

   Row 3: BUB, knit 1 tbl, knit 4.

   Row 4: Slip1 stitch with yarn in front, bring yarn to back, knit 4.

5. Repeat Rows 1 through 4 for pattern until piece measures 10 1/2" (26.5 cm) or 1/2" (1.3 cm) less than desired length, and end having just completed Row 2 of pattern.

6. Work the next row as follows: knit 2, knit 2 together, knit 1 (there are now 4 stitches).

7. Work I-cord without beads for 1/2" (1.3 cm). Bind off all sts. Leave 4" length of tail at end.

8. Steam block if desired.

9. Using yarn tails, sew 1/2 of clasp to each end.

RESOURCES :

Knit and Crochet With Beads
By Lily Chin
2004, Interweave Press
Interweave Press Inc.
Website: www.interweave.com

GUESTS :

Lily Chin
Author, knitting expert
Website: www.lilychinsignaturecollection.com