When I cleaned out my studio, I found an old project with all the supplies to make it. I always wanted to knit one of these beaded amulet bags. It's okay for a first attempt. I know now what I'd do differently- start with two beads per column vs. one; and tighten up my gauge. My knitting was very loose here. The bag measures about 1½ inches square.Years ago, Marianne made this little bag for me. When I visited her a couple of weeks ago, she got me started and helped me with instructions to finish the project.
I'd never knitted with Size 0000 double pointed knitting needles. I didn't know that they made such tiny ones. The thread is DMC size 8 Cotton Perlé with size 11 beads strung onto the thread.
Cindy Hulsey makes the patterns and you can check her website at Cactus Co. Beadwork.
5 comments:
The bags are so tiny, the needles remind me of the tiny crochet hooks one uses for crocheting for jewelry-so tiny. I love the smallness of it.
Ooohhh, I love these. I have wanted to knit a beaded bag for years. these are beautiful
that bag is a beauty! i have been wanting to knit one, saw the instructions somewhere, but then I bought one at a school bazaar and love it!!! how long did it take you to finish it?
Thanks for your compliments. In the beginning, I had to start over a few times because of dropped stitches. Once I got the pattern down, I worked on it on and off for a couple of weeks. The second one will go much faster.
OOOh, Paula, these are so pretty, and old fashioned, yet modern looking.Seems like a lot of work, but I bet you are glad to have tried it.
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