I had purchased a bunch of amazing dragon scale beads a long time ago. I just never could find a pattern that I really liked with them. Then I had the idea to make a cowl and bead just the front, it will be warm but also a beautiful accessory. If you live in a cold area like I do, you will know how wonderful it is to have a scarf you can wear all the time that will always go with everything.

An added bonus, is that this cowl has a lot of weight to it. With the tall collar it does not pull, but the beads are heavy enough to give a wonderful comforting pressure on your chest. Just to clarify, this is not so heavy that it is uncomfortable to wear.

Yarn:
Aran Weight, LaBour Line 100% Superwash Merino, 1 hank.
Gauge:
19 stitches x 28 rows = 4 inch square.
Supplies:
US size 7/4.5mm knitting needles.
200 metal scale beads. I got my dragon scale beads from the following link. https://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtByColette
Abbreviations:
RS- Right side. WS- Wrong side. K- Knit.
P- Purl.
Kb- Knit bead, see tutorial. YO- Yarn over.