Latvian Diamonds Beaded Cuffs by Galina Zapletnuka

Latvian Diamonds Beaded Cuffs

Knitting
November 2017
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
8 stitches and 16 rows = 1 inch
in garter stitch
US 0 - 2.0 mm
93 - 109 yards (85 - 100 m)
one size
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

A quick and easy project that will keep your wrists warm or make a perfect gift.

This pattern is suitable for all levels. The cuffs are knit sideways in garter stitch with one seam. The pattern provides a knitting chart to aid with the beaded image, but there are also written instructions for the entire work. The beading technique is simple and clearly presented.

SIZE
The size of the finished cuff (unseamed) is 10.5 x 16 cm, 4 1/4” x 6 1/4”, at 16 rows per inch.

BEADS
In the modelled pair, Japanese Toho and Czech Preciosa seed beads in size 8 were used.

Colour a (flowers and edging) 330 silver TOHO beads
Colour b (trellis) 180 pearl Preciosa beads

VIDEO TUTORIALS

  1. Bead Knitting Part 1: bead stringing
  2. Bead Knitting Part 2
  3. Selvages: 3 Ways to Knit

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