Moonrise Necklace
An original design by Sivia Harding
© 2010 Sivia Harding. All Rights Reserved. Please do not make unauthorized copies of this pattern.
This easy garter stitch beaded necklace creates a perfect circle with a bit of short row shaping. This
simple piece is an addictive and mesmerizing knit as you watch the beads make their own pattern..
what will the next row be like??
Materials:
Yarn: smooth laceweight yarn that is free of knots, 30 yards
2.0 mm (US 0) double pointed needles, preferably wood or bamboo - 2
Bead assortment - approximately 40 grams, or up to 1/2 cup of assorted beads
Dental floss threader for threading beads onto yarn
Yarn needle, preferable sharp and fine
Clasp
Dimensions:
Approx. 3/4" wide, circumference adjustable to fit.
Abbreviations:
B on WS of work, slip bead close to right needle. When you knit the next stitch, a bead will rest
securely between the first and second stitches on the RS of the work
k knit
RS right or public side of work
w&t wrap and turn - bring yarn forward, slip next st from left to right needle and pass yarn to the
back around the st, return slipped st to left needle, turn
WS wrong or private side of work
Instructions:
Leaving a tail of about 8", cast on 6 stitches.
Knit 4 rows.
Begin Garter Stitch Beading Pattern:
Row 1 (WS): (K1, B) 5 times, k1
Row 2 (RS): Knit to end
Row 3: (K1, B) 5 times, k1
Row 4: Knit to end
Row 5: (K1, B) 3 times, k1, wrap and turn
Row 6: Knit to end
Row 7: (K1, B) 2 times, k1, wrap and turn
Row 8: Knit to end
For pattern, repeat Rows 1-8 until necklace almost reaches around neck, or until it is the desired length.
Work Rows 1-4 once more.
Finishing
Knit 4 rows. Bind off. Cut yarn, leaving a tail of about 8".
With yarn needle, sew right and left sides of clasp to ends of necklace using the tails. Weave in ends
securely.
About Sivia Harding
Sivia Harding learned how to knit in 2000 and has been churning out patterns since 2003. Her work
has appeared in publication under her own name, plus being featured in Brooklyn Tweed's Wool People
Series, Twist Collective online magazine, Knitty.com, various subscription clubs, and in many knitting
books. Sivia is known for her work with exceptional beaded knits.
Rev. 5/2014 © Copyright August 2010 by Sivia Harding. All rights reserved.
Sivia Harding Knit Design
siviaharding.com e siviaknits @gmail.com