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
Bohemian is a celebration of creativity and freedom, a design that invites you to play with textures, colours, and materials. It’s a piece born to express the joy of creating without limits or fears, and the spontaneous beauty that appears along the way, just like life itself, always in constant change, where challenges are also part of the journey.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8)
Recommended ease: 2.5” / 6 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: 34.25 (38.75, 41.25, 45.75, 48) (52.5, 57.25, 61.75)“ / 86 (97, 103, 114, 120) (131, 143, 154) cm.
B) Yoke depth: 7.5 (7.75, 8.5, 9, 9.25) (9.25, 9.75, 9.75)” / 19 (20, 22, 23, 24) (24, 25, 25) cm.
C) Body length from underarm to hem: 9.25 (10, 10.25, 10.25, 10.75) (10.75, 11.25, 11.5)“ / 23 (25, 26, 26, 27) (27, 28, 29) cm.
D) Total length: 17 (18, 19.25, 19.75, 20.25) (20.25, 21.25, 21.5)” / 43 (46, 49, 50, 52) (52, 54, 55) cm.
E) Upper arm: 13.75 (13.75, 16, 16, 18.25) (18.25, 20.5, 20.5)“ / 34 (34, 40, 40, 46) (46, 51, 51) cm.
F) Sleeve length: 17 (17.75, 18.25, 19, 19.75) (20, 21, 21)” / 43 (45, 46, 48, 50) (51, 53, 53) cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn: Fingering-weight

Colour 1 (C1): approx. 60 (80, 100, 115, 125) (140, 165, 180) g / 551 (735, 919, 1056, 1148) (1286, 1516, 1654) yds / 504 (672, 840, 966, 1050) (1176, 1386, 1512) m. Suggested yarn: Madejasur Kid Mohair – 64% kid mohair, 36% silk (459 yds / 420 m – 50 g). 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) (3, 4, 4) skeins, colour: Damask.
Note: I knitted this colour together with a strand of Stellaris, a yarn by Kremke that adds a subtle sparkle to the fabric (612 yds / 560 m – 25 g). If you’d like to give your project a bit of shine, you can use a similar sewing thread. You can also knit it without this additional strand if you prefer a more transparent finish.

Colour 2 (C2): approx. 50 (60, 70, 80, 90) (100, 110, 120) g / 219 (262, 306, 350, 394) (437, 481, 525) yds / 200 (240, 280, 320, 360) (400, 440, 480) m. Suggested yarn: Madejasur Merino Sock – 90% merino, 10% nylon (437 yds / 400 m – 100 g). 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 2, 2) skeins, colour: Porkey.

Colour 3 (C3): approx. 20 (25, 30, 35, 40) (45, 50, 55) g / 87 (109, 131, 153, 175) (197, 219, 241) yds / 80 (100, 120, 140, 160) (180, 200, 220) m. Suggested yarn: Madejasur Merino Sock – 90% merino, 10% nylon (437 yds / 400 m – 100 g). 1 skein, colour: Peony.

Colour 4 (C4): approx. 20 (25, 30, 35, 40) (45, 50, 55) g / 87 (109, 131, 153, 175) (197, 219, 241) yds / 80 (100, 120, 140, 160) (180, 200, 220) m. Suggested yarn: Madejasur Merino Sock – 90% merino, 10% nylon (437 yds / 400 m – 100 g). 1 skein, colour: Cabernet.

Recommended beads: Delica 8/0, round 6/0, and square 3 mm or 4 mm.
Bead 1: Miyuki, round 6/0, 1400 (1560, 1680, 1840, 1960) (2120, 2280, 2440) units, colour: Dyed Lt pink S/L alab.
Bead 2: Miyuki, square 4 mm, 280 (312, 336, 368, 392) (424, 456, 488) units, colour: 1052 Galvanized Gold.

Note: If you decide to knit it without beads, keep in mind that you will need one additional colour to replace the sections where the beads would go.

Needles and cables:
N1: US 5 / 3.75 mm circular needles, 16” / 40 cm and 32” / 80 cm long.
N2: US 3 / 3.25 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
21 sts x 28 rnds = 4” / 10 cm. Measured in stockinette stitch, after blocking, worked in the round with N1 and C1. Make another swatch in the round with C1 and C2 in stranded colourwork, following Chart 1. Note: If the gauge of your second swatch differs, adjust your needle size accordingly.

NOTES
This sweater is worked seamlessly in the round from the top down, incorporating short rows in the yoke to shape the neckline. The techniques used in this pattern include beads inserted with a crochet hook, lace, an I-cord braid, and colourwork