Knit your own Beaded Offset Chevrons Hand Warmers and Socks using these clearly-written instructions by knitwear designer Jackie E-S of HeartStrings FiberArts.

So delicate and exquisite, the beauty of lace combined with tiny beads! The graceful lines of Dorothy Reade's Offset Chevrons stitch pattern are embellished with sparkling beads in these eye-catching match-ups for hands and feet. Make either or both of the Hand Warmers and Socks for yourself. They make great gifts that are sure to be well received, too.

Fingering weight yarn and size 8/0 (3 mm diameter) seed beads. Pattern stitches are both charted and written out. Pictured models were knitted using Shepherd Sock Yarn by Lorna's Laces in color 34 Tahoe; Miyuki beads color 18 Silver-lined Light Blue.

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