This very elegant and heavily beaded stole is knitted in one piece from end to end. The pattern has been written for a Lace version and a Fingering weight version.

To bead or not to bead? It is optional! Some don’t like the interruption in knitting caused by beading; some are totally addicted to it. The stole is framed by a row of beads, you could, if you feel adventurous, use two different color beads. One for the main body and one for the edges. The beads will pop out and reward you from all this work! Whichever option you choose, you will not be disappointed and will always be ready for this “special occasion”.

Lace version
1100 to 1260 yards lace-weight yarn. Needles - US 4 (3.50 mm) circular needle and a US 8 (5.0 mm) needle for casting on.
A total of 1225 Size 8 or 6 beads (455 for the edges and 770 for the body)

Fingering version
850 to 875 fingering weight yarn.
Needles - US 6 (4.0 mm) circular needle and a US 10 (6.0 mm) needle for casting on. A total of 770 Size 6 beads.