Soutache Set is based on four strands of beaded i-cord. This easy elegant set will allow you use up a bit of luxury yarn OR your leftover sock yarn and give your outfit some knitting pizzazz at the same time! A video tutorial is included for working the beaded i-cord stitch making this a great first beading project.
Materials
70 yards fingering weight yarn
Cuff takes about 20 yards
Necklace takes about 50 yards
Two Size 2 (2.75mm) double-pointed needles
or size needed to obtain gauge
Approx. 6 grams of Size 8 glass seed beads in 4 different colors
(24 grams total)
Dental Floss Threader
4 small stitch holders or scrap yarn
Tapestry needle
Two 1.25 inch Slide Clasps
Gauge
28 sts x 34 rows= 4 inches/10 cm in st st, unblocked.
To save time, take time to check gauge.
Finished Measurements
Cuff- 7” long by 1.25” wide
Necklace- 16” long by 1.25” wide