Definitely not your boyfriends tie, but he can borrow it, if he wants to. Symphony DK yarn has matching beads already worked into the fibers. This is a perfect beginner pattern or of you want to whip something up fast.
Materials:
1 skein Tilli Tomas Symphony DK yarn in Moss
matching grosgrain ribbon 1” wide x 60” long (optional)
Size 4 straight knitting needles or size needed to meet gauge