This pattern is part of Shine! Knitting with Beads, a collection of 18 designs inspired by knitting with beads. Each project explores different techniques, textures, and constructions, inviting you to enjoy the creative process while knitting unique garments with a subtle touch of sparkle. Available in English and Spanish.

ABOUT THE PATTERN
A-line was born from revisiting a song I hadn’t heard in years. Its message reflects that fragile line between right and wrong, and how sometimes decisions are shaped by survival rather than choice. That boundary is expressed through the I-cord line, while the beadwork and irregularities created with intarsia evoke a sense of fragility. Beyond it, the stockinette stitch represents what feels safe.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Recommended ease: 4” / 10 cm of positive ease. The sample is shown in size 1, on a model with a 32.75” / 82 cm bust.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
A) Bust circumference: 36 (39.5, 43, 46.75, 50.25) (53.75, 57.25, 61, 64.5)“ / 90 (99, 108, 117, 126) (134, 143, 152, 161) cm.
B) Cross back (shoulder to shoulder): 13.5 (15.25, 17, 19, 20.75) (22.5, 24.25, 26, 27.5)” / 34 (38, 43, 47, 52) (56, 61, 65, 69) cm.
C) Armhole depth: 8.75 (8.75, 9.25, 9.25, 10) (10, 10, 10.75, 10.75)“ / 22 (22, 23, 23, 25) (25, 25, 27, 27) cm.
D) Underarm to hem body length: 12” / 30 cm.
E) Upper arm: 17.25 (17.25, 18.25, 18.25, 19) (19, 19, 21, 21)” / 43 (43, 46, 46, 48) (47, 48, 52, 52) cm.
F) Full body: 20.5 (20.5, 21, 21, 21.75) (21.75, 21.75, 22.5, 22.5)“ / 52 (52, 53, 53, 55) (55, 55, 57, 57) cm.
G) Full sleeve length: 21 (21.25, 21.75, 22, 22.5) (22.75, 23.25, 23.75, 23.75)” / 53 (54, 55, 56, 57) (58, 59, 60, 60) cm.

MATERIALS
Yarns: DK-weight

Colour 1 (C1): Hold one strand of Yarn A and one strand of Yarn B together.
Colour 2 (C2): Use one strand of Yarn B only.
Colour 3 (C3): Hold two strands of Yarn B together.

Yarn A: approx. 200 (225, 250, 275, 300) (325, 350, 375, 400) g / 696 (783, 870, 957, 1043) (1130, 1217, 1304, 1391) yds / 643 (792, 880, 968, 1056) (1144, 1231, 1319, 1407) m. Suggested yarn: Julie Asselin Fino – 75% merino, 15% cashmere, 10% silk (400 yds / 370 m – 115 g). 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) (3, 4, 4, 4) skeins, colour: Biscotti.

Yarn B: approx. 75 (85, 100, 115, 125) (135, 150, 165, 175) g / 990 (1122, 1320, 1518, 1650) (1782, 1980, 2178, 2310) yds / 900 (1020, 1200, 1380, 1500) (1620, 1800, 1980, 2100) m. Suggested yarn: Julie Asselin Anatolia – 60% kid mohair, 40% silk (330 yds / 300 m / 25 g). 3 (4, 4, 5, 5) (6, 6, 7, 7) skeins, colour: Biscotti.

Recommended beads: Round or delica 8/0.
Bead: Toho, round 8/0, approx. 5 (8, 9, 10, 11) (12, 13, 14, 15) g, colour: Gold-Lustered.

Needles and cables:
N1: US 7 / 4.5 mm circular needles, 16” / 40 cm and 32” / 80 cm long.
N2: US 6 / 4.0 mm circular needles, 16” / 40 cm long.
N3: US 5 / 3.75 mm circular needles, 16” / 40 cm and 32” / 80 cm long.

Notions:
Crochet hook for beading US 12 – 0.60 mm, crochet hook for provisional CO US 7 – 4.5 mm, row counter (recommended), stitch marker, tapestry needle, waste yarn or 1 stitch holder, scrap yarn, 3 bobbins for intarsia technique.

GAUGE
18 sts x 24 rows = 4” / 10 cm. Measured over Stockinette stitch after blocking, worked flat with N1 and C1. Make an additional swatch in the rnd, as the gauge may vary between flat and rnd knitting. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge for the body.