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

148 cm wide x 74 cm long at centre / 58.25 in wide x 29 in long at centre.

MATERIALS

Yarn
Yarn A: Brimham HT by Eden Cottage Yarns (85% superwash superfine Merino, 15% nylon, 360 m / 392 yds – 100g). 3 skeins of Stone.
Yarn B: Rosedale 4ply by Eden Cottage Yarns (80% superwash superfine Merino, 15% nylon, 5% gold Stellina sparkle, 400 m / 436 yds – 100 g). 1 skein of Fern.

Yardage
Yarn A: 1008 m / 1102 yds of fingering-weight yarn
Yarn B: 236 m / 258 yds of fingering-weight yarn

Needles
3.5 mm / US 4 100 cm / 32 in circular needles

Beads
Debbie Abrahams size 8 glass beads in the following colours and quantities:
552 x Lime colour 48
552 x Ocean colour 756
552 x Clear colour 34
552 x Teal colour 51

Notions
Stitch markers
Sewing needle and thread
Darning needle

GAUGE
26 sts x 33.5 rows to 10 cm / 4 in on 3.5 mm / US 4 needles in stockinette stitch, after blocking.

Or if preferred, 3 repeats of the 10-st wide patt given in the swatch chart measures 11 cm wide x 6.5 cm long / 4.25 in wide x 2.5 in long