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.

Sensitive 2.0 is one of my earliest designs. I wanted it to be part of this book because it came straight from the most vulnerable corner of my heart. For this edition, I refined and updated the pattern, keeping its soul intact while improving the details and structure, so it reflects how much I’ve grown as a designer since then.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Recommended ease: 0.75–2” / 2–5 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: 33.75 (38.25, 41.75, 45.25, 49.75) (53.25, 57.75, 61.25, 65)“ / 84 (96, 104, 113, 124) (133, 144, 153, 162) cm.
B) Yoke depth: 8.25 (8.25, 8.75, 9, 9.5) (9.5, 9.75, 9.75, 10.25)” / 21 (21, 22, 23, 24) (24, 25, 25, 26) cm.
C) Body length (from underarm to hem): 11.5 (12.25, 13, 13.75, 14.5) (14.5, 14.5, 15.5, 15.5)“ / 29 (31, 33, 35, 35) (37, 37, 39, 39) cm.
D) Total length: 19.75 (20.5, 21.75, 22.75, 23.25) (24, 24.25, 25.25, 25.75)” / 50 (52, 55, 58, 59) (61, 62, 64, 65) cm.
E) Upper arm: 13 (13.25, 14.75, 15.5, 16.5) (17.25, 18.25, 19, 20.5)“ / 32 (33, 37, 39, 41) (43, 46, 48, 51) cm.
F) Sleeve length: 17 (17.75, 18.25, 19, 19.75) (20, 21, 21, 21.75)” / 43 (45, 46, 48, 50) (51, 53, 53, 55) cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn: DK-weight
Colour 1 (C1): Held together with one strand of Yarn A and one strand of Yarn B.
Colour 2 (C2): Use one strand of Yarn B only.
Colour 3 (C3): Use one strand of Yarn C only.

Yarn A: approx. 200 (225, 250, 275, 300) (325, 350, 375, 400) g / 704 (792, 880, 968, 1056) (1144, 1231, 1319, 1407) yds / 643 (724, 805, 885, 965) (1046, 1126, 1207, 1287) m. Suggested yarn: Julie Asselin Fino – 75% merino, 15% cashmere, 10% silk (400 yds / 370 m – 115 g). 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) (3, 4, 4, 4) skeins, colour: Echo.
Yarn B: approx. 60 (70, 80, 90, 100) (110, 120, 130, 140) g / 792 (924, 1056, 1188, 1320) (1452, 1584, 1716, 1848) yds / 720 (840, 960, 1080, 1200) (1320, 1440, 1560, 1680) m. Suggested yarn: Julie Asselin Anatolia – 60% kid mohair, 40% silk, (330 yds / 300 m – 25 g). 3 (3, 4, 4, 4) (5, 5, 6, 6) skeins, colour: Echo.
Yarn C: Scrap yarn. Julie Asselin Fino – 75% merino, 15% cashmere, 10% silk (400 yds / 370 m – 115 g). Suggested yarn: Julie Asselin Fino – colour: Aprés la pluie.

Recommended beads: Delica 8/0, round 6/0 and square 3 mm or 4 mm.
Bead 1: Miyuki, round 6/0, 396 (440, 484, 528, 572) (616, 660, 704, 748) units, colour: Metallic dk blue iris.
Bead 2: Miyuki, square 4 mm, 198 (220, 242, 264, 286) (308, 330, 352, 374) units, colour: 1051 Galvanized Silver.
Bead 3: Miyuki, square 4 mm, 180 (200, 220, 240, 260) (280, 300, 320, 340) units, colour: 451 Gunmetal.

Needles and cables:
N1: US 7 / 4.5 mm circular needles, 16” / 40 cm and 32” / 80 cm long.
N2: US 5 / 3.75 mm circular needles, 16” / 40 cm and 32” / 80 cm long.

Notions:
Crochet hook for beading US 14/10 – 0.75 mm, row counter (recommended), 1 stitch marker, tapestry needle, waste yarn or 2 stitch holders.

GAUGE
18 sts x 24 rnds = 4” / 10 cm. Measured in Stockinette stitch, worked in the round with N1 and C1, after blocking.

NOTES
The sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down, with short rows to shape the neckline. The yoke combines beads with crochet, beads worked over three stitches, and bobbles. The body and sleeves are knitted in Stockinette stitch.