Knitted Beautiful Beaded Cuff
The knitted beautiful beaded cuff is a charming and stylish accessory that adds a touch of elegance to any outfit. With intricate details and delicate beading, this cuff is perfect for adding a pop of color and sparkle to your look. Whether you wear it as a standalone piece or layer it with other bracelets, this cuff is sure to make a statement and receive compliments wherever you go. It's a fun and versatile piece that can elevate any outfit with its unique handmade charm!
SIZE
S[M, L, XL]
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Width: 1.65[1.65, 1.65, 1.65] inches, at widest point
Length: 6.5[7.25, 8, 8.75] inches
To fit wrists: 5.5-6[6.25-6.75, 7-7.5, 7.75-8.25] inches
MATERIALS
DMC Perle 8 [100% cotton; 87 yd/80 m per 10g ball]; color: 3033; 1[1, 1] ball
34[38, 42, 46] yards used for each cuff. DMC Perle cotton is widely available at craft stores
1 set US #0000/1.25 mm double-point needles
2 sew-on snaps, size/no. 1/0
5 strands from a hank (approx. 1400)[5 strands (1595), 6 strands (1785), 6 strands (1975)] glass seed beads; pearl
Tapestry needle
Beading needle (needed if beads are in a container, and can be useful if there are any mishaps)
Beading thread (needed if beads are in a container, not a hank)
Ribbon (optional)
GAUGE
11 sts/22 rows = 1" in garter stitch
abbreviation
Sld: Slide indicated number of beads between sts.
DIRECTIONS
Transfer 5 (1400 beads)[5 (1595 beads), 6 (1785 beads), 6 (1975 beads)] strands of seed beads onto the ball of DMC cotton as follows:
If you bought the beads on a hank, separate a strand and tie off one of its ends to prevent losing beads. Make a loop with the end of the cotton, and tie the loose end of the strand around the cotton. Gently slide the beads onto the cotton.
If you did not buy beads on a hank, you will need to first thread the beads onto the beading thread. Pour the beads into a shallow bowl, and use the beading needle to thread the beads. Follow the instructions for transferring the strands of beads onto the ball of cotton, but only transfer a few hundred beads at a time. Don't thread all the beads and try to transfer them all at once.
CO 15 sts.
Work in garter stitch for 0.5 inches.
Begin Beadwork
NOTE: In sections marked "Bead Increases" and "Bead Decreases", the number of sts in the row does not change. Only the numbers of beads between sts, and therefore the overall width of the cuff, changes.
Bead increases
Row 1 [RS]: K2, sld1, k3, sld1, k5, sld1, k3, sld1, k2.
Row 2 [WS]: K2, sld1, k3, sld1, k1, p3, k1, sld1, k3, sld1, k2.
Row 3 [RS]: K2, sld2, k3, sld2, k5, sld2, k3, sld2, k2.
Row 4 [WS]: K2, sld2, k3, sld2, k1, p3, k1, sld2, k3, sld2, k2.
Row 5 [RS]: K2, sld2, k3, sld3, k5, sld3, k3, sld2, k2.
Row 6 [WS]: K2, sld2, k3, sld3, k1, p3, k1, sld3, k3, sld2, k2.
Body of beadwork
Row 7 [RS]: K2, sld2, k3, sld4, k2, yo, k2tog, k1, sld4, k3, sld2, k2.
Rows 8, 10, 12 [WS]: K2, sld2, k3, sld4, k1, p3, k1, sld4, k3, sld2, k2.
Rows 9, 11 [RS]: K2, sld2, k3, sld4, k5, sld4, k3, sld2, k2.
Repeat Rows 7-12 until bracelet reaches 5.75[6.5, 7.25, 8] inches, ending with Row 8.
Bead decreases
Row 1 [RS]: K2, sld2, k3, sld3, k5, sld3, k3, sld2, k2.
Row 2 [WS]: K2, sld2, k3, sld3, k1, p3, k1, sld3, k3, sld2, k2.
Row 3 [RS]: K2, sld2, k3, sld2, k5, sld2, k3, sld2, k2.
Row 4 [WS]: K2, sld2, k3, sld2, k1, p3, k1, sld2, k3, sld2, k2.
Row 5 [RS]: K2, sld1, k3, sld1, k5, sld1, k3, sld1, k2.
Row 6 [WS]: K2, sld1, k3, sld1, k1, p3, k1, sld1, k3, sld1, k2.
Work in garter stitch for 0.5 inches.
BO all sts.
FINISHING
Weave in loose ends.
The 0.5 inch garter stitch ends will overlap each other to create a place for the fastener. Using the tapestry needle and piece of the DMC cotton, sew snaps onto garter stitch ends, about 0.1 inch from the edge of the fabric, and about 0.3 inch from each other.
Add ribbon if desired.