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
One size to fit 19 cm / 7.5 in hand circumference
Fingerless mitts - 17 cm / 6.5 in from base of
CO to top of BO.
Full mittens - 21 cm / 8.25 in from base of CO to tip

MATERIALS

Yarn
Lalland DK by Di Gilpin (100% Scottish lambswool, 175 m / 191 yds – 50 g)
Yarn A: 1 skein of Furze for the fingerless mitts
Yarn B: 1 skein of Sea Thistle for the full mittens

Metreage
Yarn A: 140 m / 153 yds for the fingerless mitts
Yarn B: 175 m / 191 yds for the full mittens

Beads
Size 6 glass beads in the following colours and quantities:
Fingerless mitts
288 x Cerise colour RC394 by Preciosa
36 x Metallic Silver colour 563 by Debbie Abrahams
36 x Amethyst colour 41 by Debbie Abrahams
36 x Orange colour 36 by Debbie Abrahams

Full mittens
326 x Clear colour 34 by Debbie Abrahams
44 x Lime colour 48 by Debbie Abrahams
40 x Slick colour 605 by Debbie Abrahams
36 x Blue colour 46 by Debbie Abrahams

Needles
3.5 mm / US 4 80 cm / 32 in circular needles or if preferred 3.5 mm / US 4 dpns

Notions
Stitch markers, needle and thread, darning needle

GAUGE
27.5 sts and 43 rounds to 10 cm / 4 in on 3.5 mm / US 4 needles in beaded patt, after blocking

26.5 sts x 36 rounds to 10 cm / 4 in on 3.5 mm / US 4 needles in stockinette stitch, after blocking