New Hope Necklace in Blue Sky Fibers Metalico - 202010 - Downloadable PDF

New Hope Necklace in Blue Sky Fibers Metalico – Pattern No. 202010 by J.H. Walter

The New Hope Necklace is a free, beginner-friendly knitting pattern designed by J.H. Walter and published by Blue Sky Fibers. This elegant accessory is an I-Cord necklace knitted to an impressive finished length of 348 inches, giving the wearer a generous, versatile rope of luxurious cord that can be styled in countless ways — looped multiple times, tied in decorative knots, or draped as a long single strand. The pattern number is 202010 and it is available as a downloadable PDF at no cost.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a long, continuous I-Cord necklace — a jewelry accessory entirely crafted through knitting rather than traditional jewelry-making methods. Because the finished cord measures 348 inches (29 feet), it offers exceptional versatility in styling. Wearers can experiment with loops, knots, and layered arrangements to create a look that suits their personal style. The two colorways shown in the pattern are No. 1616 Sandstone and No. 1617 Sterling, both in Blue Sky Fibers Metalico yarn.

Techniques Used

• I-Cord construction: I-Cord is a narrow, tubular knitted cord created on double pointed needles or a spool loom. Stitches are cast on to a small number of needles, and rather than turning the work at the end of each row, the knitter slides the stitches back to the opposite end of the needle and knits across again, always working from the right side. This creates a smooth, rounded tube of fabric.
• Working in the round: The necklace is knitted continuously in rounds, which is fundamental to producing the seamless, cylindrical I-Cord structure.
• Cast on and bind off: Standard cast on (CO) and bind off (BO) techniques are used to begin and finish the cord.
• Optional spool loom technique: The pattern offers the Embellish Knit Automatic Spool Loom as an alternative tool to double pointed needles, making this project accessible to crafters who prefer a loom-based approach or who are newer to working with double pointed needles.

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch (k): The entire necklace is worked using the basic knit stitch, making this an ideal project for beginners who have mastered casting on and the knit stitch alone.

Materials

• Yarn: Blue Sky Fibers Metalico — a sport weight yarn with a luxurious fiber content of 50% Baby Alpaca and 50% Silk. Each hank contains 50g / 147 yards, and only one hank is required for this project. The silk content gives the yarn a beautiful natural sheen and fluid drape, while the baby alpaca contributes softness and a subtle halo, making the finished necklace feel as refined as it looks.
• Needles: Size 5 (3.75mm) double pointed needles, or the size needed to obtain gauge. Alternatively, an Embellish Knit Automatic Spool Loom may be used.
• Notions: A tapestry needle for finishing.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern gauge is 1 stitch = ¼ inch and 24 rounds = 4 inches. The pattern notes that exact gauge is not critical for this project, though it will affect the finished length and drape of the necklace. The pattern is designed in one size with a finished length of 348 inches.

Difficulty and Appeal

Rated as a beginner level project, the New Hope Necklace is an excellent introduction to working with double pointed needles and knitting in the round. Because