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This pattern is for two cat designs of Latvian beaded wrist warmers or mauči. Both versions are knit in the same way, using the same amount of yarn, but have different beaded designs: Version A has a cat outline on a flower field with with two rows of beads as edging, Version B has only a beaded cat on the knit background.

This is an easy to knit pattern suitable for all levels. You only need one ball of yarn and a handful of beads for the pair.
The cuffs are knit sideways in garter stitch with one seam. Beads are pre-threaded onto the yarn and incorporated into the knitted piece by sliding them up between stitches one by one. The pattern provides a chart, but there are also written instructions for the entire work.

SIZE
The pattern is for a wrist circumference 14-16cm, unseamed cuff size 10.5 x 16 cm at 16.5 rows per inch.

BEADS
Use Japanese Toho or Czech Preciosa seed beads in size 8. You will need four colours for Version A, and two colours for Version B.

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

VIDEO TUTORIALS

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

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