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Bead crochet and knitting

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Illustration: Bead crochet and knitting

In bead crochet the beads are strung on the thread before working, and slid into place as each stitch is made. The result is a flexible, colorful tubular rope.

Steps of the technique: String, Foundation chain, First stitch, Continue, Close, Add a clasp
Summary of the steps

Bead crochet #

The color pattern is strung on the thread, worked with a fine hook, and a bead is slid into each stitch. Ropes with spiral patterns result.

Bead knitting #

Beads can also be knitted with fine needles, in flat bands.

Materials #

Mercerized cotton or polyester thread, seed beads and a 0.6 to 1 mm hook.

Uses #

Necklaces, bracelets and ropes for pendants.

Step by step #

  1. String. The color pattern on the thread.
  2. Foundation chain. Make a base ring.
  3. First stitch. With a bead.
  4. Continue. One bead per stitch, in a spiral.
  5. Close. Finish the end.
  6. Add a clasp. Join the ends.

Tools and materials #

  • Mercerized or polyester thread
  • Seed beads
  • 0.6 to 1 mm hook
  • Stringing needle

Common mistakes #

  • Stringing the pattern wrongly.
  • Tension too loose.
  • Frayed thread.
  • Hook too thick.

See also #

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