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Beaded Colourwork: A Modern Approach to Knitting with Beads by Jeanette Sloan

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  • Explore the possibilities of using beads in your knitting with Beaded Colourwork, a contemporary collection of 17 knitting patterns by Jeanette Sloan. This book brings together sparkly beads, cosy yarns and chic silhouettes in a rainbow of colours, reflecting Jeanette’s signature style. The collection includes both accessories and garments — from stylish beanies and shawls to a luxurious poncho and an eye-catching cardigan — designed to make beaded knitting approachable and fun.

    “Jeanette’s designs are a brilliant introduction to knitting with beads and are sure to get every knitter who joins her on this journey excited.” 

    – Debbie Abrahams  

    Jeanette Sloan BEM is a leading UK knitwear designer. She teaches both online and in person, and her writing has appeared in knitting publications including Vogue Knitting and Laine Magazine, where she has a regular column. Jeanette is also the founder of BIPOC in Fiber, a resource showcasingBIPOC fibre artists. 

    Jeanette's creations are modern and edgy, pushing the boundaries of traditional knitting techniques while challenging the knitter to create something inspirational and breathtakingly beautiful. The beaded garments and accessories that Jeanette has created for this collection are chic, stylish, totally wearable, and show off the beads to their very sparkly best.

    Like tiny dots of light, glass beads can add a touch of luxury to the humblest of fibres, a comforting tactile quality to the plainest knit and as much embellishment to a project as you care, or dare, to add.

    "Beaded colourwork is the term I use to describe the technique of threading beads onto yarn in a predetermined sequence in order to create motifs or patterns that are revealed as the item is knitted."

    – Jeanette Sloan

    • 184 pages   
    • 17 patterns: 4 bags, 2 sweaters, 2 shawls, 2 hats, 2 scarves, 1 cardigan, 1 vest, 1 poncho, 1 cowl, and 1 pair of mittens.
    • Hardcover    
    • Print only, no digital download code available
    • Language: English
    • ISBN: 978-952-7580-67-7 
    • Weight: Approx. 713 g / 1.6 lb  
    • Dimensions: 191 x 246 x 19 mm 
    • Printed in Latvia.   

    Produced by the wonderful team at Laine - so you know the quality will be very high

  • Laine is a high-quality Nordic knit & lifestyle magazine for knit folks. We cherish natural fibres, slow living, local craftsmanship and beautiful, simple things in life. Our intention is to inspire you to gather and share, to be part of a community of like-minded knitters, makers and thinkers from near and far. Knitting is more than just knit, knit, purl. It is a feeling.

    Laine includes patterns from the leading knitwear designers, insightful, long-format stories from the world of wool, interviews, exciting travel articles, seasonal recipes and strong, visual storytelling.

     

     

  • Beads that we know would be amazing for these patterns!

    Precision-made in Japan, Miyuki Size 6 Seed Beads are the gold standard for beadwork that needs beautiful consistency, colour depth and effortless drape. Their uniform shape makes them a dream to work with - whether you’re knitting with beads, adding detail to shawls and sweaters, or creating jewellery and embellishments.

    Why we love them:

    • Super-consistent size and shape for smooth, even stitching

    • Larger 4mm size makes them easy to thread and perfect for bead-knitting

    • Huge range of colours — from luminous metallics to soft pastels

    • Durable Japanese glass that keeps its shine

    • Ideal for laceweight–DK yarns (depending on placement and needle method)



    Beautifully uniform and endlessly versatile, Miyuki Size 8 Seed Beads are the perfect middle-ground bead for knitters, crocheters, and beaders who want delicate detail without fiddliness. Made in Japan with Miyuki’s signature precision, these little gems add refined sparkle and texture to any project.

    Why these are brilliant:

    • Consistent 3mm size for smooth, even beading

    • Perfect for adding detail to shawls, cuffs, lace, edges and motifs

    • Larger hole size makes them easy to pre-string or place with a tiny crochet hook

    • Lightweight enough for finer yarns, yet visible enough to make an impact

    • Huge range of lustres, metallics, mattes and transparents



    These beautiful size 6 glass beads by Debbie Abrahams will enhance and add a touch of glamour to all your projects.

    They can be used with double-knitting, 4-ply and lace-weight yarns.
    • Approximately 500 glass beads
    • 4mm diameter
    • Suitable to use with DK weight yarns.

     



    These beautiful size 8 glass beads by Debbie Abrahams will enhance and add a touch of glamour to all your projects.

    They can be used with 4-ply and lace-weight yarns.
    • Approximately 500 glass beads
    • 4mm diameter
    • Suitable to use with 4ply (fingering) and lace weight yarns.