How to Crochet With Beads: Adding Beads for Jewelry, Bags & More
Mary Beth Temple
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- In-depth Instruction; over 79 mins
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Session 1: Introduction And Supplies
2:09
Because the types of beads available to you are almost limitless, it will be better to pick you specific supplies after you have made some decisions about your project. Let’s do a quick overview though to get you started!
Session 2: Comparing Beading Methods
5:17
The two basic methods of crocheting with beads are pre-stringing, and place-as-you-go (hereafter abbreviated as PAYGO). Before you decide which method is right for your project you need to consider how the bead will look, and how the bead will behave with your yarn.
Session 3: Adding Beads As You Go
13:30
In this session we are going to take a closer look at placing beads as you go, or PAYGO. PAYGO is a great choice when you are designing on the fly and decide to add beads as the mood strikes you, or if you are working with a fluffy or super lightweight yarn.Â
Session 4: Pre-Stringing Beads
24:30
Half the battle in pre-stringing beads is selecting the best tools for the look that you want. All of the time spent pre-planning and pre-stringing will pay off in a beaded crochet project that is enjoyable to make.Â
Session 5: Working in The Round For Jewelry Bracelets Or Bags
20:30
Two very common items to make when working in the round in bead crochet are bags and jewelry like bracelets or rope necklaces. We are going to work in the round on a nylon cord having pre-strung our glass beads to check out this technique.
Session 6: Crochet A Weighted Blanket
12:15
In this session we will talk about crocheting a weighted blanket. Lots of people love weighted blankets for lots of reasons and for this project, instead of sewing pockets and adding weight with poly pellets or something similar, we will work in single crochet, adding lots of plastic beads, so we wind up with a heavier than normal blanket that is still easy to care for.
There are many different reasons to add beads to a crochet project. The first, of course, is because they are beautiful, but beads can elevate almost any crochet project by adding color, depth, texture and weight. We are going to look at different types of beads and different ways to place them, then you can decide what process will work best for the project you have in mind!
Mary Beth Temple
Mary Beth Temple is a long-time designer of knit, crochet and sewing patterns, and lover of any other type of craft that comes across her path! She can often be found crafting by the beach near her home in Wilmington, North Carolina, and makes no guarantees that there won’t be sand in her samples. With more than a dozen books to her name, Mary Beth is a prolific designer whose independent work can be found under her brand name Hooked for Life. You can check out her doings at HookedforLifePublishing.com/blog, and from there visit her various social media outlets.
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