Beaded Diamond Mosaic Hat by Jackie Erickson-Schweitzer

Beaded Diamond Mosaic Hat

Knitting
January 2005
DK (11 wpi) ?
5 stitches = 1 inch
in Beaded Basketweave Mosaic pattern stitch on larger needle
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
195 - 225 yards (178 - 206 m)
Adult S-M(X-XL): 22.5(25.5)" circumference
English
This pattern is available from heartstringsfiberarts.com for $8.50.

Note: Pattern includes instructions for coordinating crew socks and fingerless mittens, along with the hat shown here.

Stitch Instructions: written

Materials: 75(85) yards of lighter color yarn; 120(140) yards of darker color yarn; 903(1032) size 6/0 (4mm diameter) seed beads - approx 76(86) g

Summary: Make a snazzy hat in two colors of DK weight yarn of your choice and size 6/0 seed beads.


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From the pattern descriptions: Although the colorwork might appear involved, the slip-stitch color knitting is simple because you only need to handle one yarn color at a time. The beads give an added depth of color and look of complexity to an otherwise simple beaded knitting technique.