Wild Rose

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** Wild Rose is inspired by the spirit of a wild rose: beautiful and delicate at first glance, yet resilient and quietly strong. A rose that grows on its own terms. The lace reflects this soft elegance, while the structure and contrasts evoke an audacious, spontaneous character. A piece that reminds us that beauty and strength can live together in the same place. **SIZES** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8) Recommended ease: 1.25–4" / 3–10 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 (39.25, 43.75, 48, 51.75) (56.75, 61, 65.5)" / 87 (98, 109, 120, 129) (142, 153, 164) cm. B) Cross back (shoulder to shoulder): 16 (18.25, 20.25, 22.50, 24.25) (27, 29, 31.25)" / 40 (45, 51, 56, 61) (67, 73, 78) cm. C) Armhole depth: 7.75 (8.75, 8.75, 9.5, 9.5) (10.25, 10.25, 10.25)" / 20 (22, 22, 24, 24) (26, 26, 26) cm. D) Underarm to hem body length: 12.25" / 31 cm. E) Upper arm: 15.25 (17.5, 17.5, 19.75, 19.75) (21.75, 21.75, 21.75)" / 38 (44, 44, 49, 49) (55, 55, 55) cm. F) Full body: 20 (21, 21, 21.75, 21.75) (22.5, 22.5, 22.5)" / 51 (53, 53, 55, 55) (57, 57, 57) cm. G) Full sleeve length: 21 (21.25, 21.75, 22, 22.5) (22.75, 23.25, 23.75)" / 53 (54, 55, 56, 57) (58, 59, 60) cm. **Materials** Yarns: Fingering-weight Colour 1 (C1) approx. 70 (85, 115, 125, 150) (175, 200, 225) g / 643 (780, 1055, 1148, 1377) (1607, 1836, 2066) yds / 588 (714, 966, 1050, 1260) (1470, 1680, 1890) m. Suggested yarn: Madejasur Kid mohair – 64% kid mohair, 36% silk (459 yds / 420 m – 50 g). 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) (4, 4, 5) skeins, colour: Pink damask. Colour 2 (C2): approx. 30 (50, 70, 85, 100) (110, 120, 130) g / 123 (205, 286, 348, 409) (450, 491, 532) yds / 120 (200, 280, 340, 400) (440, 480, 520) m. Suggested yarn: Madejasur Merino Sock – 80% merino, 20% nylon (409 yds / 400 m – 100 g). 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (2, 2, 2) skeins, colour: Love me do. Colour 3 (C3): approx. 10 (15, 20, 25, 30) (35, 40, 45) g / 44 (66, 88, 110, 132) (154, 176, 198) yds / 40 (60, 80, 100, 120) (140, 160, 180) m. Suggested yarn: Madejasur Merino Sock – 80% merino, 20% nylon (88 yds / 80 m – 20 g).1 (1, 1, 2, 2) (2, 2, 3) skeins, colour: Roses. Colour 4 (C4): approx. 5 (8, 10, 12, 14) (16, 18, 20) g / 22 (35, 44, 53, 62) (70, 79, 88) yds / 20 (32, 40, 48, 56) (64, 72, 80) m. Suggested yarn: Madejasur Merino Sock – 80% merino, 20% nylon (88 yds / 80 m – 20 g). 1 skein, colour: Calm. **Recommended bead:** Round 8/0. Bead: Miyuki, round 8/0, approx. 20 (25, 30, 35, 40) (45, 50, 55, 60) g, colour: Gold luster. **Needles and cables:** N1: US 5 / 3.75 mm circular needles, 16" / 40 cm and 32" / 80 cm long. N2: US 3 / 3.25 mm circular needles, 16" / 40 cm and 32" / 80 cm long. **Notions:** Crochet hook for beading [US 12 – 0.60 mm], row counter (recommended), stitch marker, tapestry needle, waste yarn or 1 stitch holder, scrap yarn. Gauge 22 sts x 32 rows = 4" / 10 cm. Measured over the lace pattern using Chart 1 after blocking, worked flat with N1 and C1. Make an additional swatch worked in the rnd, as gauge may vary between flat and rnd knitting. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge for the body. Notes The sweater begins from the back, using German short rows to shape the shoulders. The back is worked flat to the desired length. Stitches are then picked up along the back CO edge to work the left and right fronts. After shaping the neckline, the fronts are joined knitting flat, until the fronts join with the back, and then the body is worked in the round. The sleeves are picked up around the armhole and knitted in the round. Techniques used include lace, welts, bead knitting, and German short rows.