Kenzi by Wendy McDonnell

Kenzi

Knitting
February 2014
Lace ?
28 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette blocked
US 0 - 2.0 mm
0.6 mm
40 - 50 yards (37 - 46 m)
16, 17, 18
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

Wee bit of stunning, wrapped in a necklace with boat load of remarkable beads makes this one incredible piece. Daily wear with jeans to the office or put it with your little black dress for an evening out. Either way Kenzi is sure to please. Kits available on my blog. NOTE: Focal drop no longer available, I have substituted one in the same size which I make up by hand for you.

Supplies:
Yarn: Yarn Fairy Lace, 870 yards/100g, Smoke colorway, about 50 yards
Needle: US 0/2.0mm straight or circular
Beads:Rainbow multi Iris seed beads in E, 6/0, 8/0 and 11/0, Magatama in Rainbow Peacock 7x4mm, Celestial Crystal Glass black AB, 4 mm and 6 mm black see chart for quantities
Optional lariet
Hook Size US 16/.60mm crochet hook for placement method of beading - can be found here this is the ONLY hook that will work with 11/0 all others will break beads.
Notions: Toggle Clasp, Focal Drop, sewing needle and thread
Gauge: 28 sts, 32 rows over 4 inches in stockinette blocked
Finished Measurements: 15, 16 or 17 long, half an inch wide
Sizes: 16, (17, 18) inches long (toggle adds an inch)

Bead Count Chart
Bead Type___ Size 16_____ Size 17_____ Size 18
11/0 beads ____ 141_______ 150________ 160
8/0 beads ______ 51________ 54_________ 58
6/0 beads ______51________ 54_________ 58
E beads _______51_________ 54_________ 58
4 mm bicones ___30_________ 32_________ 34
6 mm bicones ___15_________ 16_________ 17
Magatama beads_ 30________ 32 __________34