Chandni Beaded Cuff (Bollybeads Collection)

“Farah Khan’s film ‘Main Hoon Na’ (’I’m Here Now’) features the lovely Miss Chandni, a chemistry teacher who causes the main character, Major Ram Sharma, to break into song whenever she passes by,” explains the designer. “The colourways are inspired by a stunning red sari with black embroidery that she wears in the film, as well as by her name, which means ‘moonlight’.” Matthews is a huge fan of Hindi cinema (AKA Bollywood); she draws inspiration for the colours and motifs of her knitted beaded cuffs from the movies she loves. A gorgeous cuff, with a chart as well as written-out instructions.

Suggested yarn: Shibui Knits Sock

Yarn weight: Fingering (14 wpi)

Gauge: 35 stitches and 40 rows = 10 cm in garter stitch

Needle size: US 0 - 2.0 mm

Yardage: 190 - 200 yards (174 - 183 m)

Sizes: One size (fits average woman) - Length: 4.5 inches / 11.5 cm; Circumference: 6.5 inches / 16.5 cm (unstretched)