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

Recommended ease
2–3.5 cm / 0.75–1.25 in of negative ease
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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Circumference
49 (52.5, 56) cm / 19.25 (20.5, 22) in

Length from cast on (without turning up rib)
26 (26, 27) cm / 10.25 (10.25, 10.5) in

MATERIALS

Yarn
Yarn A: Grace Fingering by Moondrake Co (80% superwash Merino, 20% cashmere, 400 m / 437 yds – 100 g)
1 skein of Fairy Godmother

Yarn B: Ultraviolet Stardust by Moondrake Co (85% superwash Merino, 15% neon Donegal nep, 400 m / 437 yds -100g). 1 skein of Pastel Periwinkle

Metreage
Yarn A: 109 (134,159) m / 119 (146,173) yds of fingering-weight yarn

Yarn B: 54 (67, 79) m / 59 (73, 86) yds of fingering-weight yarn

Needles
3.5 mm / US 4 80 cm / 32 in circular needles, 3.25 mm / US 3 80 cm / 32 in circular needles

Beads
Debbie Abrahams size 8 glass beads in the following colours and quantities:
40 (40, 40) x Clear, colour 3
60 (60, 60) x Neon Orange, colour 232
60 (60, 60) x Neon Yellow, colour 239

Notions
Stitch markers or waste yarn
Sewing needle and thread
Darning / tapestry needle

GAUGE
29.5 sts x 40 rounds to 10 cm / 4 in on 3.25 mm / US 4 needles in stockinette stitch, after blocking