Texture acts in beautiful function when knits and purls are worked into a pleated pattern that is sewn and beaded after finishing the knitting portion.

From the Knit Rowan website:
Knit this elegant stole by Lisa Richardson from Rowan Knitting & Crochet Magazine 59. Worked in Pure Linen is features an unusual pleated diamond effect and beading making it suitable for the knitter with some experience.

Finished measurements:
Completed wrap is approximately 48 cm (19 inches) wide and
182 cm (71½ inches) long.

Yarn information:
Photographed with Rowan Pure Linen in Kalahari 391
17 skeins
2414 yards

Extras:
QTY (357) beads