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

20.5 cm wide x 18 cm long / 8 in wide x 7 in long

MATERIALS

Yarn
Langsoond DK by Donna Smith Designs (100% Shetland wool, 220 m / 238 yds – 100 g). 1 skein of Shetland Black

Yardage
170 m / 185 yds of DK-weight yarn

Needles
3.75 mm / US 5 80 cm / 32 in circular needle, 3.5 mm / US 4 80 cm / 32 in circular needle, 3.75 mm / US 5 dpns for making i-cord loops

Beads
Debbie Abrahams size 6 glass beads in the following colours and quantities:
128 x Black colour 748
78 x Petrol colour 541
84 x Claret colour 538
188 x Grey colour 606

Notions
Stitch markers or waste yarn
Sewing needle and thread
Darning / tapestry needle
Dressmaking pins
1 x Camila lid #1360 by Muud in Rich Brown
1 x Hudson XL strap by Muud in Rich Brown

GAUGE
22 sts x 33 rnds to 10 cm / 4 in on 3.75 mm / US 5 needles in stockinette stitch, after blocking.