Gilded Shadows

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**. **ABOUT THE PATTERN** Sometimes, what we see as dark, plain, or ordinary can hide something precious. This idea is reflected in the use of dark tones, where a defined section of the yoke stands out through beadwork, bringing a strong and visible shine. The contrast between darkness and light highlights how something can suddenly reveal its value, showing that what once seemed simple or unseen can also shine. 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: 35.25 (38.75, 42, 46.25, 49.75) (54, 57.25, 60.75, 64)" / 88 (97, 105, 116, 124) (135, 143, 152, 160) cm. B) Yoke length: 7.75 (8.25, 8.75, 9, 9.5) (9.5, 9.75, 9.75, 10.25)" / 20 (21, 22, 23, 24) (24, 25, 25, 26) cm. C) Body length (from underarm to hem): 12.25 (12.25, 13, 13.75, 14.5) (14.5, 14.5, 15.5, 15.5)" / 31 (31, 33, 35, 35) (37, 37, 39, 39) cm. D) Total length: 20 (20.5, 21.75, 22.75, 23.25) (24, 24.25, 25.25, 25.75)" / 51 (52, 55, 58, 59) (61, 62, 64, 65) cm. E) Upper arm: 12.25 (13.5, 14.25, 15.25, 16) (16.75, 17.75, 19, 19.75)" / 31 (34, 36, 38, 40) (42, 44, 47, 49) 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 Main Colour (MC): approx. 300 (325, 350, 375, 400) (425, 450, 475, 500) g / 816 (884, 952, 1020, 1088) (1156, 1224, 1292, 1360) yds / 756 (819, 882, 945, 1008) (1071, 1134, 1197, 1260) m. Suggested yarn: Amano Eco Puna Black – 100% baby alpaca (68 yds / 63 m – 25 g). 12 (13, 14, 15, 16) (17, 18, 19, 20) skeins, colour: 9005. **Recommended beads:** Delica 8/0, round, 6/0 and square 3 mm or 4 mm. Bead 1: Miyuki, square 4 mm. 635 (699, 761, 825, 887) (952, 1014, 1078, 1142) units, colour: 1052 Galvanized Gold. Bead 2: Toho, square 4 mm. 220 (242, 264, 286, 308) (330, 352, 374, 396) units, colour: Niquel. Bead 3: Miyuki, round 6/0. 580 (638, 696, 754, 812) (870, 928, 986, 1044) units, colour: 1052 Galvanized Gold. Bead 4: Toho, round 6/0. 200 (220, 240, 260, 280) (300, 320, 340, 360) units, colour: Niquel. Bead 5: Toho, square 3 mm. 60 (66, 72, 78, 84) (90, 96, 102, 108) units, colour: Metallic Iris – Brown. **Needles and cables:** N1: US 6 / 4 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** 19 sts x 25 rnds = 4" / 10 cm. Measured in Stockinette stitch, worked in the round with N1 and MC, after blocking. **Notes** The sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down, with short rows shaping the neckline. The yoke features the crochet bead insertion technique.