Bala necklace by Petra Breakstone

Bala necklace

Knitting
April 2022
DK (11 wpi) ?
5 stitches and 5 rows = 1 inch
in Stockinette stitch
US 0 - 2.0 mm
40 yards (37 m)
12” in the middle and each end of the I-cords measures 14”
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

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Bala, meaning young, powerful~
A fun and easy to knit accessory. The yarn used here though really makes this, as it has a look of sophistication to it with a slight metal sheen. Knitted flat in stockinette stitch with an added I-cord which adds structure and also serves as adjustable closure.
The pattern is fully written. The size of the necklace is 12” in the middle and each end of the I-cords measures 14”.

Yarn used
A special mini skein of a tube yarn in a DK/light worsted weight yarn. 42 yards in a 70% cotton/30% Polyester blend yarn with a metal like sheen.
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Notions needed
US size 0 (2 mm) circular needle 36” (91 cm) in length.
Darning needle for finishing.

Gauge: 5 sts and 6 rows in 1” of Stockinette stitch

Techniques applied
Knitting, purling, decreasing, I - cord bind off, I- cord knitting, weaving in ends, connecting I- cord.

Enjoy this pretty!
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