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

21 cm x 1.5 cm x 11 cm / 8.25 in x 0.5 in x 4.25 in including i-cord edge.

MATERIALS

Yarn
Jacob DK by Ballyhoura Fibres (100% Jacob wool, 230 m / 252 yds – 100 g). 1 skein of Wild Nephin National Park.

Yardage
160 m / 174 yds of DK-weight yarn

Needles
3.25 mm / US 3 100 cm / 39 in circular needles for Magic Loop or if preferred, 3.25 mm / US 3 80 cm / 32 in circular needles Alternatively, you could use long 3.25 mm / US 3 double pointed needles

Beads
Debbie Abrahams size 6 glass beads in the following colours and quantities:
86 x Shell shade 39
100 x Bronze shade 601
112 x Pewter shade 56

Notions
30 cm x 30 cm / 12 in x 12 in piece of medium weight lining fabric
Matching colour sewing thread
Magnetic closure
Stitch markers or waste yarn
Needle and thread
Darning needle

GAUGE
25 sts x 35 rounds to 10 cm / 4 in on 3.25 mm / US 3 needles in stockinette stitch, after blocking
Or if preferred, two repeats of the 6 round charts measure 2.5 cm x 8.75 cm / 1 in x 3.5 in