Beaded Ascot by Jane Davis

Beaded Ascot

Knitting
August 2002
Aran (8 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
170 - 340 yards (155 - 311 m)
One Size
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This design originally appeared in the magazine as part of a set.

  • Cloche Pattern requires 693 (48g) of beads that fit onto yarn (size 5 or 6).
  • Ascot pattern requires 506 (35g) of beads.
  • Finished size: Cloche: 21” circumference. Ascot: 6.5” x 40”

Yardage Requirements:

  • Cloche: 170 yds.
  • Ascot: 255 yds. Only 340 yds. (4 skeins) needed to make both pieces.

A simple hat and scarf set is given elegance with the addition of beads. Pre-stringing the beads is essential for fun and easy knitting - the beads simply slide between stitches as you knit.