Lumina Cowl

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** Lumina Cowl is inspired by the Lumina Sweater, a circularly worked accessory that stands out for its motifs created using colourwork and beadwork techniques. You can wear the sweater and the cowl together, and they look like a single garment. **SIZE** One size **Finished measurements** A) Neck circumference: 19.25" / 48 cm. B) Total length: 8.5" / 21 cm. **Materials** Yarn: Sport weight Main Colour (MC): approx. 50 g / 197 yds / 180 m. Suggested yarn: Allpa Merino Mohair – 56% merino, 44% kid mohair (394 yds / 360 m – 100 g).1 skein, colour: Nácar. Contrast Colour (CC): approx. 50 g / 197 yds / 180 m. Suggested yarn: Allpa Merino Mohair – 56% merino, 44% kid mohair (394 yds / 360 m – 100 g). 1 skein, colour: Honey Glow. **Recommended beads:** Delica 8/0 or round 8/0. Bead 1: Miyuki, delica 8/0, 264 units, colour: DBL-1834. **Needles and cables:** N1: US 2 / 2.75 mm circular needles, 16" / 40 cm long. N2: US 1.5 / 2.5 mm agujas circulares, 16" / 40 cm largo del cable. **Notions:** Crochet hook for beading [US 12 – 0.60 mm], row counter (recommended), 1 stitch marker, tapestry needle. **Gauge** 30 sts x 38 rnds = 4" / 10 cm. Measured in colourwork, worked in the round with N1 and MC and CC, after blocking. **Notes** The cowl is worked seamlessly in the round using colourwork and bead techniques, and the charts are the same as those used in the Lumina Sweater.