Winter Solstice Cuffs - Beading

So for the Winter Solstice Cuffs design, I've decided to pre-bead the yarn.  I've taken 2mm freshwater pearls and used a large eye beading needle (Deadalon Collapsible Eye Needle from AC Moore) to thread the Ornaghi Filati Superkid yarn.

The Box-Pleat Top is finished!!

... and I'm thrilled!  It turned out just the way I wanted.  Of course I had to knit and re-knit several sections to get things just right.  But in the end, I'm a happy camper.  The top is knitted with Stacy Charles Siam yarn.  Here are some photos: