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
21 cm x 180 cm / 8.25 in x 70.75 in.

MATERIALS

Yarn
Suilven DK by Ripple Crafts (60% wool, 20% yak, 20% silk, 212 m / 231 yds – 100 g).
Yarn A: 1 skein of Hiding From The Dyepots.
Yarn B: 1 skein of A Slice of Lime.

Metreage
Yarn A: 170 m / 185 yds of DK-weight yarn.
Yarn B: 138 m / 150 yds of DK-weight yarn.

Needles
4 mm / US 6 40 cm / 15.5 in circular needles or single points if preferred
4 mm / US 6 double pointed needles for i-cord
bind-off.

Beads
Debbie Abrahams Size 6 beads in the following colours and quantities:
174 x Clear colour 34.
172 x Lime colour 48.
174 x Yellow colour 35.
174 x Pewter colour 56.
180 x Black colour 748.

Notions
4 mm / Size G-6 crochet hook for provisional cast-on
stitch holder
smooth textured waste yarn for provisional cast-on
stitch markers
needle and thread
darning needle.

GAUGE
24.5 sts x 41.5 rows to 10 cm / 4 in on 4 mm / US 6 needles in beaded patt, after blocking.
24.5 sts x 33 rows to to 10 cm / 4 in on 4 mm / US 6 needles in slip stitch patt, after blocking.