Brilliant Knit Beads
Author and self-described “left-brained knitter” Betsy Hershberg shows you how to knit unique jewelry pieces from glittering seed beads and delicious…
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Author and self-described “left-brained knitter” Betsy Hershberg shows you how to knit unique jewelry pieces from glittering seed beads and delicious yarns.
Introduction
Meet Betsy Hershberg and hear about her creative journey. Get a preview of the techniques and projects you’ll encounter in this class.
Yarns & Beads
Betsy details all of the supplies you’ll need for this class, including her favorite fibers, tools and sources for yarn, beads and findings.
Bead Stringing & Chart Reading
Learn the basics of stringing beads and reading charts. Betsy shows you how to double-check your work and fix mistakes right away.
Sliding Beads Between Stitches
Betsy demonstrates several different ways to move your beads into position between knitted stitches. Diagrams for these patterns are in your downloadable materials.
Plain Knitted Bead
Betsy shows you how to make the basic knitted bead, including hints on getting gauge, the provisional cast-on and how to use the Kitchener graft to finish your bead.
Bead Knitted Bead
Knit a bead with beads! Add sparkle and shine with seed beads. You’ll learn how to choose the right beads and incorporate them into your knitting.
Beads Knit on Stitches
Another approach to beads on beads. Betsy shows you how to integrate your beads into the knitted fabric.
Tubular Wrapper
Learn to knit beads in the round. Betsy shows you step-by-step how to determine gauge and how to work both left-slanted and right-slanted stitches in a tubular wrap.
Project Applications
Let’s have fun with all the things you can do with your beautiful knitted beads. You’ll learn how to string them, attach a clasp and incorporate other materials such as stones, glass and resin beads into your jewelry.
Bonus
As a bonus, Betsy teaches the sinuous Python necklace!
Patchwork Wall Hanging
Bust your stash with a quick and easy patchwork wall hanging that you can finish in a weekend! In this short project tutorial, designer Betz White shows you how to bring it together using fused fabrics, wool felt, simple machine stitching and hand-stitched accents. Find complete detailed instructions in the Materials tab.
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