This pattern is part of Shine! Knitting with Beads, a collection of 18 designs inspired by knitting with beads. Each project explores different techniques, textures, and constructions, inviting you to enjoy the creative process while knitting unique garments with a subtle touch of sparkle. Available in English and Spanish.

ABOUT THE PATTERN
Aurea is inspired by Greek mythology and its stories of beauty, light, and eternity. Its delicate lace yoke, adorned with beads, evokes a classic and timeless elegance, bringing a touch of the past into our present and reminding us that these pieces can accompany us throughout life, even across generations.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Recommended ease: 0.75–2” / 2–5 cm of positive ease. The sample is shown in size 1, on a model with a 32.75” / 82 cm bust.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
A) Bust circumference: 35.25 (38.75, 42, 46.25, 49.75) (54, 57.25, 60.75, 64)“ / 88 (97, 105, 116, 124) (135, 143, 152, 160) cm.
B) Yoke length: 7.75 (8.25, 8.75, 9, 9.5) (9.5, 9.75, 9.75, 10.25)” / 20 (21, 22, 23, 24) (24, 25, 25, 26) cm.
C) Body length (from underarm to hem): 12.25 (12.25, 13, 13.75, 14.5) (14.5, 14.5, 15.5, 15.5)“ / 31 (31, 33, 35, 35) (37, 37, 39, 39) cm.
D) Total length: 20 (20.5, 21.75, 22.75, 23.25) (24, 24.25, 25.25, 25.75)” / 51 (52, 55, 58, 59) (61, 62, 64, 65) cm.
E) Upper arm: 12.25 (13.5, 14.25, 15.25, 16) (16.75, 17.75, 19, 19.75)“ / 31 (34, 36, 38, 40) (42, 44, 47, 49) cm.
F) Sleeve length: 17 (17.75, 18.25, 19, 19.75) (20, 21, 21, 21.75)” / 43 (45, 46, 48, 50) (51, 53, 53, 55) cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn: DK-weight
Main Colour (MC): Held together with one strand of Yarn A and one strand of Yarn B.

Yarn A: approx. 200 (225, 250, 275, 300) (325, 350, 375, 400) g / 875 (984, 1094, 1203, 1312) (1422, 1531, 1640, 1750) yds / 800 (900, 1000, 1100, 1200) (1300, 1400, 1500, 1600) m. Suggested yarn: Artyarns Merino Cloud – 80% merino, 20% cashmere (437 yds / 400 m – 100 g). 2 (3, 3, 3, 3) (4, 4, 4, 4) skeins, colour: 250.

Yarn B: approx. 67 (75, 83, 92, 100) (108, 117, 125, 133) g / 875 (984, 1094, 1203, 1312) (1422, 1531, 1640, 1750) yds / 800 (900, 1000, 1100, 1200) (1300, 1400, 1500, 1600) m. Suggested yarn: Artyarns Silk Mohair – 60% kid mohair, 40% silk (325 yds / 300 m – 25 g). 3 (3, 4, 4, 4) (5, 5, 5, 6) skeins, colour: 250.
Contrast Colour (CC): Scrap yarn. Suggested yarn: Artyarns Beaded Mohair + Sequins – 60% silk, 40% mohair with glass beads & sequins (114 yds / 104 m – 50 g). 1 skein, colour: 310.

Recommended beads: Delica 8/0, round 6/0 and square 3 mm or 4 mm.
Bead 1: Miyuki, square 4 mm, 390 (429, 468, 507, 546) (585, 624, 663, 702) units, colour: 1052 Galvanized Gold.
Bead 2: Miyuki, round 6/0, 300 (330, 360, 390, 420) (450, 480, 510, 540) units, colour: 6-4243.

Needles and cables:
N1: US 6 / 4 mm circular needles, 16” / 40 cm and 32” / 80 cm long.
N2: US 5 / 3.75 mm circular needles, 16” / 40 cm and 32” / 80 cm long.

Notions:
Crochet hook for beading US 14/10 – 0.75 mm, row counter (recommended), 1 stitch marker, tapestry needle, waste yarn or 2 stitch holders.

GAUGE
19 sts x 25 rnds = 4” / 10 cm. Measured in stockinette stitch, worked in the round with N1 and MC, after blocking.

NOTES
The sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down, with short rows to shape the neckline. The yoke combines lace, colourwork and beadwork, while the body and sleeves are knitted in stockinette stitch, allowing the yoke to stand out as the centerpiece of the design.