You’ll need:
 2 skeins of Misti Alpaca Tonos Pima Silk, or about 630 yards of dk yarn (solid color recommended)
 Size G crochet hook
 Stitch markers
 20 grams of 6/0 seed beads
 Beading needle
 Tapestry needle

Gauge
3dc + 1 butterfly = 3.5” long x 2.5” high
NB: The finished garment will stretch when worn. See finished measurements to make adjustments to size.

Finished Measurements
Stole is 20 butterflies long and 7 butterflies tall. With some stretch, this measures 18” wide x 82” long finished.

Pattern Notes
 The butterflies are created by a 6 row repeat. The first 5 rows repeat a 3 dc, chain 15 pattern. In the 6th row, you will chain half the row, then use a sc to bind the chains of the 5 previous rows together, then complete the chain. You’ll crochet the beads in place on this single crochet.
 The optional armholes happen after the third row of butterflies. Make note before you plunge forward!
 A note on joining yarn balls. Be sure to join at a double crochet section, not along the chains. Also remember to restring enough beads on the new ball to finish the project.
 To change the size, add or subtract a multiple of 18 from starting chain.

Prepare the Beads before Beginning
 String about 160 beads or 11 grams of beads onto the 1st ball of yarn