Bead String
(Flat knitting)
Cast on a multiple of 14 sts
Row 1, 5 (RS): (P2, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, p4, k1, p2) rep to end
Row 2, 4, 6 (WS): (K2, p1, k4, p5, k2) rep to end
Row 3: (P2, k1, yo, sl2, k1, p2sso, yo, k1, p4, k1, p2) rep to end
Row 7, 11: (P4, k1, p4, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk) rep to end
Row 8, 10, 12: (P5, k4, p1, k4) rep to end
Row 9: (P4, k1, p4, k1, yo, sl2, k1, p2sso, yo, k1) rep to end
Repeat Row 1-12 to desired length
Stitch Glossary
k2tog : Knit 2 stitches together.
sl2, k1, p2sso : Slip 2 stitches together, k1, then pass slipped stitches over.
ssk : Slip, slip, knit.
yo : Yarn over.
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Watch to Learn
Watch this video to learn how to knit bead string.
If you have questions, please refer to the video tutorial and written instructions above.