The knitted core of this necklace is made using a Knitty Knobby (also known as a French knitter, knitting spool, knitting mushroom), a tool Kathleen remembers from her childhood. The beaded beads are made with right angle weave (RAW) and netting, while peyote stitch or brick stitch is used for the clasp.
Required Materials: Seed beads, mini fringe drops, fire-polished beads, glass rounds, wood bead, magnetic clasp, ribbon yarn, beading thread, marker, epoxy glue. See project for complete list.
Tools Needed: Knitty Knobby and hook, needle, scissors, toothpicks. See project for complete list.
Techniques Used: Right Angle Weave, Netting, Brick Stitch
Finished Size: 20"
Originally Published: Beadwork Online, 2007