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Knitting: Andromeda
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Andromeda

Andromeda Necklace

Andromeda Necklace
Andromeda Close-up

Learn It

This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Brilliant Knit Beads with Betsy Hershberg »

Instructions

There is no pattern for this necklace as it is part of my one-of-a-kind collection at Studio B. But hopefully it will inspire you to think of different ways to use YOUR beads! Have fun!

Difficulty:

Category: Knitting

Type of item: Accessory

For: Women

Style: Whimsical, Funky


Materials

Kreinik Silk Serica, Just Our Yarn Aziza (tencel), Glass, Wood and Resin Beads

What was your inspiration?

In this class I'm encouraging all of YOU to challenge yourself and in a very short time you have responded with such wonderful work. So I decided to challenge myself and knit lots of "brilliant" beads and assemble them in a completely different and much less controlled way than my left-brained self usually does. And this is what happened! It was so much fun!!!

What are you most proud of?

This was a real departure for me. Always scary to attempt something new, but so worth it. As they say, go big or go home! ;-)

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Just have FUN with whatever you decide to do with YOUR brilliant knit beads! :-)

 

16 comments

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knitofrage on craftsy.com
Oct 17, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Betsy, this is really one of my favorites--I loved seeing it up close this weekend--even more stunning in person. Danielle
Betsy Hershberg on craftsy.com
Oct 21, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks Danielle! I'm always happy to have you in class. Your beautiful work inspires other students and reassures them that they too can create wonderful bead knitted pieces.
Marly Bird on craftsy.com
Marly Bird
Craftsy Instructor
Oct 15, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Betsy, I fell in love with this necklace all over again after seeing it this weekend ;-) You are so GOOD!
cathleen65 on craftsy.com
Oct 04, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful!! My only question is...How heavy is it?
Betsy Hershberg on craftsy.com
Oct 09, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Hi Cathleen! One of the wonderful things about these bead knitted beads is that they are SO light in weight! Yes, there are a lot of them in this piece but I know you'd be surprised to pick it up and see just how weightless it is given how substantive it appears. Also, the other non-knitted beads you see in this piece are made of resin, another very light weight product. So, if you are thoughtful, you can use TONS of beads and still have a very wearable piece of jewelry.
Marly Bird on craftsy.com
Marly Bird
Craftsy Instructor
Sep 26, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
OMG! I LOVE THIS! MUST MAKE THIS!
Marly Bird on craftsy.com
Sep 26, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Can I ask what you used as the "string" for this necklace? And, the seed beads at the bottom of the knitted beads...are those to hold the bead in place? Lastly, is there something in the center of the cluster to make it larger or is it just pulled together sort of like a pom pom?
Betsy Hershberg on craftsy.com
Sep 29, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Oh Marly, Marly, Marly..... You know I love you to pieces :-) But this necklace is part of my one-of-a-kind Studio B collection and I don't share information about construction or the materials in these pieces. However, knowing you, I'm sure you'll have fun playing with this as inspiration (which was my intention in posting the image of the piece in the first place) and you'll make it all your own. You go girl! Can't wait to see what results. ;-)
Betsy Hershberg on craftsy.com
Betsy Hershberg
Craftsy Instructor
Aug 25, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Thanks Bianca. Ah, organic!! Maybe the nicest compliment this pathologically symmetrical girl could hear. Just trying to demonstrate that there are endless way to think of using these beads in addition to the ways we've already thought of. Let's ALL be brave! What have we got to lose?
BiancaV on craftsy.com
Aug 24, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Ha, this almost looks organic, Betsy! The tencel is stunning, the colours are lovely. Yeah, dream big, why do it in small when you can do it B I G. Thank you for raising the ball/r (I think).
cchull1 on craftsy.com
Aug 22, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Betsy, you really give us a high level to aim for.
clintonk on craftsy.com
Aug 21, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
What can I say but WOW!
Sintha on craftsy.com
Aug 19, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I'm wearing my Python necklace as a headband and it works GREAT! It makes my hair look poofier...hee!
Katie Leigh on craftsy.com
Aug 27, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
How creative!
faithintaos on craftsy.com
Aug 17, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Oh, Betsy... this is simply spectacular!!!
Inspiredknotter on craftsy.com
Sep 29, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Absolutely fabulous!