Felt Bead Necklace 1 by Claire Fairall Designs

Felt Bead Necklace 1

Knitting
September 2013
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
11 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 11 - 8.0 mm
55 yards (50 m)
English
Discontinued. This digital pattern is no longer available online.

A Light and chunky felt bead necklace. It is fun to make and stunning to wear. This necklace is tied at the back with a simple bow, embellished with felt beads.

This beautiful felt bead necklace is so quick and easy to make from just one 50g ball of felting wool.
Simply knit the beads, and then wash them to transform them into felt,
My clear and detailed pattern guides you through every step from knitting, to felting and stringing your necklace.

2 sizes of beads alternate around this necklace, which fastens with a delicate bow, meaning you can adjust the length to suit the neckline of your outfit.

Necklace length 49cm (19”)

Bead size, Small 2cm (0.8”) diameter
Medium 3cm (1.2”) diameter

Yardage 1x 50g ball makes one necklace

Recommended yarns: -
Rico creative Filz, Lana Grossa Feltro or Schoeller Und Stahl Filzi, (50m /50g per ball)

Basic stitches used in this pattern
St st- stocking stitch
kfb - make a stitch by knitting into the front and then into the back of the same stitch.
k2tog - Knit the next 2 stitches together

SUITABLE FOR- Confident beginners