Learn to knit unique compositions with beads to give color to your knitwear

The world of knitting offers endless possibilities when you experiment with different materials and techniques. Josefina Vergara, better known as Pope, began working with beads to give color and texture to her garments. In this online course, she will teach you how to draw with these little ornaments creating unique designs.

Throughout the units, you will see how to add a touch of creativity to your knitting. Thus, you will learn how to add beads to your garments with two needles, knowing the most suitable ones for the different types of yarn, as well as reading sewing charts and creating your own.​​

And the workshop include a pattern.

Sizes:
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Recommended ease: positive ease 0 to 5 cm / 0
to 2.5”. The pictures show size 1 in 80 cm bust.

SUGGESTED NEEDLES AND CABLES

Main needles: 4.5 mm / US 7, or size needed
to obtain gauge.
• Ribbing needles: 4.0 mm / US 6.
• Cable lengths: Yoke: 60 cm / 24” to 100 cm/
40”/ Collar: 40 cm /16” Hem: 100 cm / 40”/
Sleeves and cuff: preferred needles for small
circumference knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs).

BEADS:

YOKE 1:
Color 1: Disque bead 4mm, color black,
14 (16,18,20,22) (24,26,28,30) beads units.
Color 2: Toho square 3mm, color gold,
12 (16,18,20,22) (24,26,28,30) g approx.
Color 3: Toho round 8/0, color light blue,
12 (16,18,20,22) (24,26,28,30) g approx.
Color 4: Toho round 6/0, color petrol,
14 (16,18,20,22) (24,26,28,30) beads units.
YOKE 2:
Color 5: Toho square 3mm, color blue,
35 (40,45,50,55) (60,65,70,75) g approx
Color 6: Toho square 3mm, color gold,
35 (40,45,50,55) (60,65,70,75) g approx
Color 7: Toho round 6/0, color green,
28 (32,36,40,44) (48,52,54,60) g approx.
YOKE 3:
Color 1: Disque bead 4mm, color black,
14 (16,18,20,22) (24,26,28,30) beads units.

NOTIONS

• Crochet hook 0.75 mm.
• Row counter (recommended).
• Stitch marker.
• Tapestry needle.
• Waste yarn or stitch holders.

GAUGUE

18 stitches x 24 rounds = 10 cm / 4”
Measured over stockinette stitch after blocking,
worked in the round with main needles and color
A and B held together.

YARNS

Dk Weight
White version
Color A: light fingering / 50% lana 50% Alpaca /
50 g / 250 m.
Brand: Isager / Alpaca 2.
Amount:180 ( 200, 250, 275, 300) (325, 350,
400, 450) g.
Colorway: E0.
Color B: Lace / 75% Super Kid Mohair / 25%
mulberry silk / 25 g / 212 m.
Brand: Isager / Silk Mohair.
Amount: 75 (100, 125, 150, 175) (200, 250, 275,
300) g.
Colorway: 6.