Not done with my Christmas knitting yet, but am suddenly obsessed with the idea of knitting cuffs with beads.

I only had 72 beads (not enough for any of Anne’s lovely patterns) so of course I had to order more , but I couldn’t wait so I went ahead and started with a much simplified pattern.

I LOVE how these are turning out! This yarn is so cozy, and I can’t tell if the beads look glam or punk, but either works for me right now.

TIP: I turned my tiny sock DPNs into short-straights by putting a BEAD at one end.

BEADS ON THE BRAIN.

Conclusion: turned out too big. I like them tighter.