Beads T DK Version by Cheryl Beckerich

Beads T DK Version

Knitting
March 2026
Knitty McPurly Virginia Woolen Spun DK
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 26.75 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
650 - 1700 yards (594 - 1554 m)
Bust 33.5 (38.5, 42, 46.5, 50.5, 53, 57.5, 62.5, 66) in/85 (98, 106.5, 118, 128.5, 134, 146, 159, 167.5) cm.
English
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This version of the Beads T is worked in DK-weight yarn with a main color and a single contrasting color. A gradient skein would be a terrific choice for the contrasting color! The Beads T is top down, in the round, using slip stitches for the colorwork. You will only use one color at a
time!

Skill Level
Intermediate

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)

Finished Sizes
Bust 33.5 (38.5, 42, 46.5, 50.5, 53, 57.5, 62.5, 66) in/85 (98, 106.5, 118, 128.5, 134, 146, 159, 167.5) cm.
Length 21 in, 53.5 cm

Materials
2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) skeins Knitty McPurly Virginia Woolen Spun DK,
50% American Rambouillet, 50% Virginia Cotton, 100 g, 252 yds, 230 m, color Jovis.

CC 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 3) skeins Knitty McPurly Virginia Woolen Spun
DK, 50% American Rambouillet, 50% Virginia Cotton, 100 g, 252 yds,
230 m, color Fathom.

Size 5 US/3.75 mm 16-in/40-cm circular needle.
Size 5 US/3.75 mm 32-in/80-cm circular needle.
Size 6 US/4 mm 16-in/40-cm circular needle.
Size 6 US/4 mm 32-in/80-cm circular needle.
Stitch markers.
Tapestry needle.

Gauge
20 sts & 26.75 rows = 4 in/10 cm in stockinette stitch