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10 HD Video Lessons
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Betsy Hershberg
Betsy is a lifelong knitter and author ofBetsy Beads. Her work has been featured in Knitter's Magazine, Knitting Universe and Vogue Knitting. View profile »
Brilliant Knit Beads
with Betsy Hershberg
with Betsy Hershberg
Author and left-brained knitter Betsy Hershberg shows you how to knit unique jewelry pieces from glittering seed beads and delicious yarns.
When she first encountered bead knitting, Betsy Hershberg, author of Betsy Beads: Confessions of a Left-Brained Knitter, discovered the adventurous artist inside her ... and you will too. In Brilliant Knit Beads, Betsy shows you how to turn simple 2-D swatches into sparkling, one-of-a-kind beads and necklaces that showcase glittering seed beads and delicious yarns.
You'll learn how to work beads into your knitting, read charts and master knitting on a small scale. Betsy's techniques are perfect for skilled knitters or ambitious beginners. If you can knit and purl in the round, are comfortable on double-pointed needles, and can work a long-tail cast-on and a traditional bind-off, you're ready to take the leap into brilliantly beaded creations.
Unclasp your creativity! Learn to design an infinite array of beads and jewelry. Sign up today for Brilliant Knit Beads with Betsy Hershberg!
What You'll Learn in Brilliant Knit Beads
- How to choose the perfect fibers and beads for beautiful beaded fabric
- Two easy techniques for knitting pre-strung beads, between and onto stitches
- Four different kinds of knitted, beaded "wrappers" for the bead components of necklaces, bracelets and earrings
- Great techniques you can use in all your knitting projects, including a provisional crocheted cast-on and the Kitchener graft
- The brand-new zipper graft, which creates a seamless join for bead knit fabric
- The best materials, closures and techniques for using your brilliant knit beads
- Lots of design tips and inspiration for your own one-of-a-kind creations!
What You'll Need:
- Two colors of size 6 glass seed beads, approximately 10 grams of each color (110-120 beads per color)
- Commercial beading needle or a plastic dental floss threader
- Medium size tapestry needle
- At least 6 wooden bead balls
Lesson Plan
| 1 | Introduction | 16:05 |
| 2 | Yarns & Beads | 41:43 |
| 3 | Bead Stringing & Chart Reading | 13:55 |
| 4 | Sliding Beads Between Stitches | 41:15 |
| 5 | Plain Knitted Bead | 43:27 |
| 6 | Bead Knitted Bead | 33:42 |
| 7 | Beads Knit on Stitches | 29:38 |
| 8 | Tubular Wrapper | 48:34 |
| 9 | Project Applications | 39:14 |
| 10 | Bonus | 31:14 |
Skills you should have:
- Work increases and decreases
- Knit and purl
- Bind off
- Cast on
- Imagination for designing new projects!
Recent 5 star reviews of this class
Average Review:
Fun and Fantastic
I have been a member of Craftsy for about a year and have a few free classes in my que but have not actually used any of them. I bought Betsy's book at Stitches South and saw this class offering. I bought it and have loved every minute of it. The value is phenomenal. I'm certain that I would have paid much, much, more at a "live" event but feel that I gained as much if not more information from this format. I will be taking more Craftsy classes.
Inspirational class!
This is my first Craftsy class, and I certainly struck lucky - Betsy is a wonderful teacher, and her natural and engaging manner made me feel I had my own personal instructor on tap at home. Not only are the techniques mind-expanding, but the course is full of wonderful design ideas - so original and unlike anything I've seen anywhere else. I would recommend any knitter who feels she's 'in a rut' to take this course immediately! - even if you don't want to make beads on a regular basis, it ...
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Fantastic Class & Instructor
This is just a must take class. Betsy Hershberg is an amazing instructor. You will not be disappointed!! The material is thoughtfully given in small steps, very easy to understand. You can accomplish all she shows you!!! I would love for her to present another class with more projects!! Hey Craftsy!!!
A "Brilliant" Class
I absolutely loved this class! Betsy is a fantastic teacher. She helps the student with every detail. I learned many new techniques and am on my way to knitting a necklace using all her techniques. I hope she will teach another class. I would definitely take it.
Amazing class!
I enjoyed this class tremendously. Betsy is a great teacher, her instructions are clear and easy to follow. I hope to have the opportunity to take her class in person someday.
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