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
Lumina Sweater is inspired by the idea of perfection and how things will not always turn out that way. In the sweater, this is depicted by adding a little disruption to the geometrical shapes, and that often it is precisely that imperfection that makes things even more beautiful.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Recommended ease: 3” / 8 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: 36.25 (39.25, 42.25, 46.5, 49.5) (52.25, 55.25, 58.25, 61)“ / 91 (98, 105, 116, 124) (131, 138, 145, 153) cm.
B) Yoke depth: 7.75 (8.25, 8.75, 9, 9.5) (9.5, 9.75, 9.75, 10.25)” / 20 (21, 22, 23, 24) (24, 25, 25, 26) cm.
C) Body length (from underarm to hem): 12.25 (12.25, 13, 13.75, 14.5) (14.5, 14.5, 15.5, 15.5)“ / 31 (31, 33, 35, 35) (37, 37, 39, 39) cm.
D) Total length: 20 (20.5, 21.75, 22.75, 23.25) (24, 24.25, 25.25, 25.75)” / 51 (52, 55, 58, 59) (61, 62, 64, 65) cm.
E) Upper arm: 12.25 (13.5, 14.25, 14.5, 15.25) (16.25, 17, 18.25, 19)“ / 31 (34, 35, 36, 38) (41, 43, 45, 47) cm.
F) Sleeve length: 17.5 (18.25, 18.75, 19.5, 20.25) (20.75, 21.5, 21.5, 22.25)” / 44.5 (46.5, 47.5, 49.5, 51.5) (52.5, 54.5, 54.5, 56.5) cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn: Sport-weight
Main Colour (MC): approx. 150 (200, 250, 300, 350) (400, 450, 475, 500) g / 591 (788, 985, 1182, 1379) (1576, 1773, 1872, 1970) yds / 540 (720, 900, 1080, 1260) (1440, 1620, 1710, 1800) m. Suggested yarn: Allpa Merino Mohair – 56% merino, 44% kid mohair (394 yds / 360 m – 100 g). 2 (2, 3, 3, 4) (4, 5, 5, 5) skeins, colour: Nácar.
Contrast Colour (CC): approx. 75 (100, 125, 150, 175) (200, 225, 250, 275) g / 296 (394, 493, 591, 690) (788, 887, 985, 1083) yds / 270 (360, 450, 540, 630) (720, 810, 900, 990) m. Suggested yarn: Allpa Merino Mohair – 56% merino, 44% kid mohair (394 yds / 360 m – 100 g). 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) (2, 3, 3, 3) skeins, colour: Honey Glow.

Recommended beads: Delica 8/0, round 6/0, and square 3 mm or 4 mm.
Bead 1: Miyuki, round 6/0, 360 (390, 420, 450, 480) (510, 540, 570, 600) units, colour: 6-4203 Gold.
Bead 2: Miyuki, square 4 mm, 216 (234, 252, 270, 288) (306, 324, 342, 360) units, colour: 0115 Dark Topaz Gold Luster.

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 12 – 0.60 mm, row counter (recommended), 1 stitch marker, tapestry needle, waste yarn or 2 stitch holders.

GAUGE
22 sts x 28 rnds = 4” / 10 cm. Measured in colourwork, worked in the round with N1, MC, and CC, after blocking.

NOTES
The sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down, with short rows to shape the neckline. The yoke, the body, and the sleeves combine colourwork and beadwork.