Beaded colourwork is the term Jeanette uses to describe the technique of threading beads onto yarn(s) in a predetermined sequence in order to create motifs or patterns that are revealed as the item is knitted. As ‘threading on’ is often done before the initial cast on, colour combinations can be planned in advance, leading to the creation of unusual and interesting motifs

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Finished shawl measures approx. 110 cm wide x 53 cm deep / 43.25 in wide x 20.5 in deep

MATERIALS

Yarn
Killarney Sock by The Blue Brick (80% superwash Merino, 20% nylon) 730 m / 800 yds – 200 g). 1 skein of Nicaragua

Metreage
664 m / 726 yds of fingering-weight yarn

Beads
Debbie Abrahams size 8 glass beads in the following colours and quantities:
208 x Grey colour 606
164 x Rainbow colour 608
244 x Claret colour 538
148 x Red colour 38
148 x Shell colour 39

Needles
3.75 mm / US 4 80 cm / 32 in circular needles, 3.75 mm / US 4 100 cm / 32 in circular needles

Notions
Small amount of waste yarn for CO
Sewing needle and thread
Darning / tapestry needle
Stitch markers (optional)
GAUGE
25 sts x 33 rows to 10 cm / 4 in on 3.75 mm / US 4 needles in stockinette stitch, after blocking.