{"product_id":"beaded-knitting-box","title":"Beaded Knitting Box","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn how to add beads to your knitting!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeads have been used as an embellishment for garments since ancient times, but beaded\u003cbr\u003eknitting first became popular in the 19th century. In this technique, the beads are pre-strung and placed between knit stitches. Using beads is a great way to add a touch of luxury to your knits!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you'd like to try your hand at beaded knitting, this Skill Builder Box is the perfect starting point! For this box we teamed up with \u003cstrong\u003eGalina Zapletnuka,\u003c\/strong\u003e who created the \u003cstrong\u003eBeaded Wildflower Mitts \u003c\/strong\u003epattern specifically for learning beaded knitting. The mitts pair squishy sport weight yarn and lustrous seed beads, creating an accessory that is refined, yet warm and practical. The bead patterns are given in both charted and written form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour Beaded Knitting box will include two packets:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart 1 will include enough \u003cstrong\u003epre-wound yarn, 2 colours of beads\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ea beading needle\u003c\/strong\u003e to\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ejump in and start knitting some practice swatches right away, and \u003cstrong\u003elinks to the photo and video tutorials\u003c\/strong\u003e to guide you in your explorations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart 2 will include the link to download \u003cstrong\u003ethe Beaded Wildflower Mitts pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e by Galina Zapletnuka, one skein of our \u003cstrong\u003eCadenza sport\u003c\/strong\u003e weight hand-dyed yarn, and\u003cstrong\u003e 2 more colours of beads\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDebbie and Elizabeth will be your guides as you explore beaded knitting, and you'll be invited to join our private online discussion group where you can ask any questions you might have and share photos of your project!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"six columns alpha\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSkills Covered\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PDF and video tutorials included with this box contain:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn intro to beaded knitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree options for \u003cstrong\u003estringing your beads\u003c\/strong\u003e onto your project yarn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to \u003cstrong\u003eadd beads between stitches\u003c\/strong\u003e for beaded knitting worked in garter stitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to read beaded knitting \u003cstrong\u003echarts\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharted and written\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eswatch directions to practice the beaded knitting techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInfo about \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etroubleshooting stringing errors\u003c\/strong\u003e or other issues\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to \u003cstrong\u003ewet splice yarn\u003c\/strong\u003e to create a join. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA walk-through of the Beaded Wildflower Mitts pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"six columns omega\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePattern Info\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe pattern includes instructions for three sizes S (M, L), to fit hand circumferences of 7 (7.5, 8)\"\/ 18 (19, 20) cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn (included)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e200-267 yds (140-180m) of sport weight yarn. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSamples shown in \u003ca title=\"Cadenza hand-dyed untreated BFL yarn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com\/products\/cadenza-sport-weight\"\u003eSweet Paprika Cadenza\u003c\/a\u003e (100% untreated BFL wool; 115g \/4 oz; approx 260m\/284 yds), Denim and Raindrop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeads (included)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eToho size 8 seed beads in two colours:\u003cbr\u003eColour A (stem): 206 beads (approx 6g)\u003cbr\u003eColour B (flower): 192 beads (approx 6g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeedles and notions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize 1.5 (2.5mm) knitting needles, 2 stitch markers, stitch holder or waste yarn, beading needle and thread (included), yarn needle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e24 sts and 27 garter ridges = 4\" (10cm) in garter stitch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Info\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeaded Wildflower Mitts is available to purchase as an individual pattern \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/beaded-wildflower-mitts\" title=\"Pattern page for Beaded Wildflower Mitts on Ravelry\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRavelry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sweet Paprika Designs","offers":[{"title":"Denim","offer_id":43386370261086,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dolphin","offer_id":43386370293854,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Raindrop","offer_id":43386370326622,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Butter","offer_id":43386370359390,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0890\/8402\/files\/learn-beaded-knitting-with-Galina-Zapletnuka.jpg?v=1789839392","url":"https:\/\/www.sweetpaprikadesigns.com\/products\/beaded-knitting-box","provider":"Sweet Paprika","version":"1.0","type":"link"}