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

Short version - 24.5 cm deep (incl ribs) x 66.5 cm circumference / 9.5 in deep (incl ribs) x 26 in circumference

Long version - 33 cm deep (incl i-cord edges) x 69 cm circumference / 13 in deep (incl i-cord edges) x 27 in circumference

MATERIALS

Yarn
Short version - Tandem by West Wool (100% South American Merino Wool, 233 m / 254 yds – 100 g). 2 skeins of Beatrix

Long version - Opus by Walcot Yarns (70% Argentinian Merino, 30% Baby Alpaca, 350 m / 382 yds – 100 g). 2 skeins of Key Lime Pie

Yardage
Short version - 289 m / 316 yds of DK-weight yarn

Long version - 476 m / 520 yds of sport-weight yarn

Needles
3.5 mm / US 4 80 cm / 32 in circular needles, plus a spare 3.5 mm / US 4 80 cm / 32 in circular needles for working tubular BO (only required for short version)

Beads
Size 6 glass beads in the following colours and quantities:

Short version
525 x Clear shade 34 from Debbie Abrahams
112 x Metallic Silver shade 563 from Debbie Abrahams
224 x Rainbow shade 608 from Debbie Abrahams
406 x Cerise shade RC394 from Preciosa

Long version
1064 x White shade 334 from Debbie Abrahams
784 x Pewter shade 56 from Debbie Abrahams
232 x Metallic Silver shade 563 from Debbie Abrahams
512 x Black shade 748 from Debbie Abrahams

Notions
Size 3.5 mm / E-4 crochet hook for provisional CO
Contrast colour waste yarn
Sewing needle and thread
Darning/ tapestry needle

GAUGE
Short version
26 sts x 40 rounds to 10 cm / 4 in on 3.5 mm / US 4 needles in stockinette stitch after blocking

Long version
30 sts x 38 rounds to 10 cm / 4 in on 3.5 mm / US 4 needles in stockinette stitch, after blocking.