Imagine opening an old velvet-lined jewelry box and discovering something unexpected—not a bracelet of silver or gold, but a pair of delicate knitted cuffs, their intricate patterns sparkling with hundreds of tiny beads.

Knit sideways in garter stitch with fingering-weight yarn and delicate 8/0 seed beads, intricate patterns of sparkling beads emerge against the dense knitted fabric, creating something that looks as much like jewelry as knitwear. Inspired by traditional Lithuanian beaded wrist warmers known as riešinės, and by beaded Victorian cuffs and beads, Honoria Cuffs bring the beauty of old-world craftsmanship to a modern accessory. The beading technique is much simpler than adding beads with a crochet hook or dental floss, and allows you to watch complex pattern emerge under your needle one bead at a time.

Part knitting, part jewelry, they bring a little old-world romance to the everyday. Slip them on beneath the sleeves of a favorite coat or sweater and bring a little sparkle and glamour to cooler days.

Pattern calls for 1668 size 8/0 seed beads and a BIG Eye Needle or your preferred method for pre-stringing beads.