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Beaded Diamond Mosaic Hat

by Jackie Erickson-Schweitzer

Published in

HeartStrings #A13, Beaded Diamond Mosaic Ensemble

HeartStrings FiberArts

Craft

Knitting

Category

Hat → Beanie, Toque

Published

January 2005

Yarns suggested

Heirloom Easy Care 8 ply

Yarn weight

DK / 8 ply (11 wpi)

Gauge

5 stitches = 1 inch in Beaded Basketweave Mosaic pattern stitch on larger needle

Needle size

US 7 - 4.5 mm

US 5 - 3.75 mm

Yardage

195 - 225 yards (178 - 206 m)

Sizes available

Adult S-M(X-XL): 22.5(25.5)" circumference

This pattern is available for download for $8.50.

Note: Pattern includes instructions for coordinating crew socks and fingerless mittens, along with the hat shown here.

Stitch Instructions: written

Materials: 75(85) yards of lighter color yarn; 120(140) yards of darker color yarn; 903(1032) size 6/0 (4mm diameter) seed beads - approx 76(86) g

Summary: Make a snazzy hat in two colors of DK weight yarn of your choice and size 6/0 seed beads.

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From the pattern descriptions: Although the colorwork might appear involved, the slip-stitch color knitting is simple because you only need to handle one yarn color at a time. The beads give an added depth of color and look of complexity to an otherwise simple beaded knitting technique.

For more information, see: http://www.heartstringsfiberarts.com/a13.shtm