lk2g-011 Bling Bling Knitting with Beads

Check out http://letsknit2gether.com/2007/02/11/lk2g-011-bling-bling-knitting-with-beads/ for complete show notes with links!

In this episode, we walk through beaded knitting techniques and show some great ideas for what you can do with beads.

For supplies and the Bead Soup bracelet pattern, check out earthfaire.com

Check out Needlecraft University for step by step instructions on Beaded knitting. Check out Alice Korach's video for Bead Knitting techniques.

Our book review today: Knitting with Beads by Jane Davis.

Special thanks to Ellen from Earthfaire.com for allowing us to demonstrate this technique with her fabulous Bead Soup Bracelet.

What's on the set:
* Beaded bag made with Bronze Lurex Shimmer and size 8 seed beads
* Beaded bag from PurseParadise
* Knit Drop necklace from earthfaire.com
* Lily Chin's Knit and Crochet with Beads
* Big Eye Needle

What am I wearing:
* Garter Lace Triangle Shawl (plus a knitted on border) from Traditional Knitted Lace Shawls by Martha Waterman. Knitted with Cherry Tree Hill Cascade Lace in Spanish Moss colorway
* Beaded bracelet

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[wolfsangeleyes]

Great little project. I like knitting as well as working with beads and now i can incorporate both into one project. Thank you for sharing this.

Btw, the knitting needles that you used are the prettiest ones i have ever seen.

[guzeppi61]

Interesting

Can you help to inform me where I could purchase glass beads to knit dresses for porcelain half dolls

Thanks

Rozy

[DoeJane1234567]

this is intresting thanx for posting  =)

[letsknit2gether]

@patricia67252 definitely give it a try on a small project to get the hang of it.

Then check out Knitting with Wire to combine beads and wire!