Pearly, sparkly patterns with techniques that are easy to master!
Dear Knitter,
Who doesn’t love a little sparkle now and then? We sure do! Our latest collection is Bejeweled—inspired by Taylor Swift’s song of the same name. We have designs to dress up your day, your evening—any time you feel like showing off a little extra shine. Many of these patterns are beginner-friendly and offer hours of knitting enjoyment with a dazzling payoff! Let’s take a look at what Bejeweled has offer…
Top-Down Sparkle
You’ll smile whenever you put on your Beaded Beanie, with its delicate stand of evergreen trees, and this hat is sure to bring smiles all around! Knit this hat in the round, working the beads in as you go. Never added beads to a project before? No worries! Read Adding Beads to Knitwear for a detailed, step-by-step tutorial, complete with pictures. This hat project is rated easy, so we can all make it!
If you prefer the delicate look of lightweight cables, knit our Icy Rose Beaded Winter Hat. The all-over cable pattern features a delicate seed bead in the center of each cable—and you don’t even have to thread the beads on your yarn! We’ll show you a straightforward technique for adding beads to your knitting in Knitters: Meet the Crochet Hook. And our Glimmer Beanie is even easier to embellish—stitch your favorite beads and jewels on after you finish the hat!
Wrapped in Beauty
Our Orange You Glad Cardigan is a boxy, cropped cardigan with a round jewel neckline. Colorful beads decorate the bodice, the back, and the three-quarter sleeves. You’ll love the pop of teal down the center. This is the vibrant statement piece you need for the summer!
Some shrugs are designed to be barely there. That’s the power of our Mint for You Shrug. This stunning piece features a floral lace stitch interspersed with tiny shiny beads. Definitely a piece for a special occasion.
When you need less than a sweater, more than scarf, reach for the Royal Beaded Stole. This advanced project is well worth the effort, with its enchanting pattern and beaded I-cord fringe. This stole is perfect for an evening out — just be ready for the compliments!
There are so many more ways for you to look cool in the warmer weather:
Maybe it’s time to put one of these projects into your travel bag so it’s ready for your next big event!
Don’t-Be-Shy-Shawls
Sun-Kissed Skies Shawl
Make our Sun-Kissed Skies Shawl to remind you of the light peach glow of the rising summer sun. This triangular shawl features a glistening beaded border and can be worn as a shawl or as a scarf! Our Winter Tide Beaded Shawl is a masterpiece of flowing stitches and glistening beads—and it works well as a shawl or a scarf, too!
Add some razzle-dazzle to a fancy outfit with the delicate drape of our Diamond Shawl. The open, lacy pattern boasts a lovely overall diamond motif, with nestled diamond shapes across the back. Diamonds are forever, and this shawl will certainly be a keeper!
The Little Things
Not all your beaded projects need to be big. Take care of your toes with our Beaded Bliss Socks. This pattern features moss stitch hearts, a branching tree with beaded fruits, and a wise old owl. Or craft some coziness with our String of Hearts Arm Warmers decorated with heart-shaped beads for a simple yet elegant accent.
How about something to spruce up the royal throne at home? The Royal Rhinestone Pillow will do the trick with a simple seed stitch background to show off the floral rhinestone pattern. This pillow is so lovely, you might have to make two — or a few!
Need a fun project for Mother’s Day? Make a matching set of Quinn Mom & Daughter Cuff Bracelets. Work these bracelets flat, and use a tiny crochet hook to add bead embellishments as you go along. These would make a great gift!
And here’s a great stashbuster project to make colorful gifts in about an hour. The Beaded Initial Keychain uses super fine crochet thread and contrasting color seed beads to create a one-of-a-kind gift. Step up your knitting game by learning to add beads to your work. Careful: this project may be habit-forming!
The Bejeweled Knitting Collection from I Like Knitting is packed with patterns that are bound to become new wardrobe staples and favorite gifts to knit.
Each of the patterns in this Collection comes with everything you need to finish your project:
- A full list of all the yarns and tools you’ll need
- Row by row instructions
- Special stitch instructions
- Pattern notes
- Detailed, full-color photography
There’s something for knitters of all experience levels in the Bejeweled Knitting Collection from I Like Knitting. And if you’re still craving more creative projects ideas, you have immediate access to our complete library of more than 700 patterns, expert tips and tutorials, along with many more special collections, including The Knit Mitten Collection, The One-Skein Knitting Collection, The Vintage Knits Collections and The Knit Hat Collection. It’s all yours with your membership in the I Like Knitting Gold Club.
We have over a dozen adorable and inspiring projects in the Bejeweled Knitting Collection. Which project will you cast on first?