From Churchmouse: Tiny glass beads sit like raindrops on the gossamer web of this simple garter-stitch scarf. Lacy loops at the edges are created as you go with a yarn-over at the beginning of each row. But the real secret to the beauty of this piece is in the finishing. Slip blocking wires through each edge loop and steam press gently—transformation! Instead of pre-stringing the beads, we’ve chosen to add them as you knit with a tiny crochet hook. With this method, beads sit securely around both strands of your stitch and show equally on both sides of your fabric. Another advantage of this method is that you can change your mind about how many beads to place as you go along. Once you’ve mastered this technique, you can easily add beads to any project. We love this scarf knit in the subtle variegated colors of Alchemy Haiku, but it also looks lovely in solid colors of mohair lace yarn (like Rowan Kidsilk Haze). Craft: Knitting. Skill Level: Intermediate. Designer: Churchmouse Yarns FINISHED SIZEApprox. 12½"/32cm x 60"/152cm, after blocking. YARN1 skein Alchemy Haiku (325 yds/297m); shown in Color Aubergine.Or approx. 325 yds/297m of an equivalent lace-weight mohair yarn (such as Rowan Kidsilk Haze). NEEDLES & NOTIONSUS 10 (6mm) needles, or size required to obtain gauge.US 13/14 (.9mm) steel crochet hook for placing beads.1 package size 8 beads.Blocking wires. GAUGEApprox. 16 sts = 4"/10cm in garter stitch, after blocking.
