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

Finished scarf measures 11.5 cm wide x 150 cm long / 4.5 in wide x 59 in long

MATERIALS

Yarn
Posh Fingering by At Haynes House Yarns (80% superwash merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon, 397 m / 435 yds – 100 g). 1 skein of Rum Punch

Yardage
293 m / 320 yds of fingering-weight yarn

Beads
Debbie Abrahams size 8 glass beads in the following colours and quantities:
380 x Lime colour 48
536 x Clear colour 34
324 x Neon Pink colour 235
156 x White colour 334
68 x Rainbow colour 608

Needles
Pair of 3.25 mm / US 3 needles or short 3.25 mm / US 3 circular needle, depending on preference

Notions
Sewing needle and thread
Stitch markers
Darning / tapestry needle

GAUGE
28.5 sts x 40 rows to 10 cm / 4 in on 3.25 mm / US 3 needles in stockinette stitch, after blocking

Or if preferred, one repeat of the 41 st x 86 row beaded colourwork chart should measure 11.5 cm wide x 16 cm long / 4.5 in wide x 6.25 in long.