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

Recommended ease: 1.5–3 cm / 0.5–1 in of negative ease.

Head Circumference
50 (53.5, 56.5) cm / 19.5 (21, 22.25) in

MATERIALS

Yarn
Laine x Novita DK (70% Falkland Wool, 15% Bluefaced Leicester, 15% Bluefaced Kerry Hill, 225 m / 246 yds – 100g).
1 (1, 1) skein of Deep Burgundy

Needles
4 mm / US 6 80 cm / 32 in circular needles

Beads
Size 6 glass beads in the following colours and quantities:
8 (8, 16) x Fruit Salad colour 752 from Debbie Abrahams
96 (96, 96) x Petrol colour 541 from Debbie Abrahams
88 (88, 88) x Cerise colour RC394 from Preciosa

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

GAUGE
24 sts x 31.5 rounds to 10 cm / 4 in on 4 mm / US 6 needles in stockinette stitch, after blocking