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Pattern

Beaded Christmas Decorations

By Claire Montgomerie

Find the complete pattern in Inside Crochet Issue #163

These cute folky baubles are the perfect first beading project, using a mix of pre-strung and as-you-go beading techniques. The slightly haphazard, crafty nature of the aesthetic will compensate for any beginner mistakes!

Materials

* Scheepjes Maxi Sweet Treat, 100% cotton, 25g/140m/153yds
Yarn A: Vintage Peach 414 x 1 ball
Yarn B: Antique Mauve 257 x 1 ball
Yarn C: Ginger Gold 383 x 1 ball
Yarn D: Champagne 248 x 1 ball
Yarn E: Bridal White 105 x 1 ball
Yarn F: Poppy Rose 390 x 1 ball
Yarn G: Apple Green 389 x 1 ball

* 1.5mm hook for crocheting

* 0.75–1mm lace hook for beading

* Toho Beads (or similar seed beads), size 8.0: 110 white beads; 350 mixed colour beads

* Toy stuffing


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Claire Montgomerie

Designer

Claire is a textiles designer who aims to reinvent the products of ancient and traditional needlecraft processes, while retaining all their intricacies and comforting charm!

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