Gauge is not incredibly important for this project. Make a swatch and find the needle size you like best with the yarn. You will definitely have enough yards to finish the project. There was quite a bit leftover from the skein when I was done.
Beads are optional

NOTE: If you purchased this pattern outside of ravelry prior to 7/21/2013, please email me, or Callie (bridgett or callie@mrshudsons.com) and we will get you hooked up with a new copy!