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Add beads to knitted fabric
Match bead hole, yarn and insertion method on a sample. Include the bead’s weight and care needs before distributing it across a larger panel.
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Match bead hole, yarn and insertion method on a sample. Include the bead’s weight and care needs before distributing it across a larger panel.
Before you start
Use smooth, light yarn and a small sample that matches the lesson’s flat or circular construction. Mark the right side and record the starting stitch count. Follow the pattern’s own stitch key.
Try this example
Place five beads at equal chart intervals on a small sample. Open and relax the fabric, checking for abraded yarn or bead positions that pull neighboring stitches.
Check your result
- Count live stitches, trace one column and inspect both faces. Compare the relaxed edge with the middle of the sample before repeating the operation on a project.
- Stitch names and mounts vary between knitting styles. Follow the required fabric structure and pattern key rather than assuming every front loop is the correct entry point.
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