Learn Bead Crochet in 7 Easy Steps

re: Learn Bead Crochet in 7 Easy Steps

Shirley Murdock — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 02:04:52 GMT

I love to make bead crochet bracelets. I had a hard time until I took a class at my local bead shop. I've had a lot of luck using Jean Stitch thread. It's 100 % polyester which means your bracelets won't stretch out over time and it comes in lots of color. I use it with size 8 seed beads.

re: Learn Bead Crochet in 7 Easy Steps

LuLuBean — Wed, 30 May 2012 17:04:51 GMT

I'd like to know what kind of thread/cord people use for bead crochet. I have used C-lon thread, which comes in beautiful colors, but find it creates a very fine finished product. I've tried the C-Lon cord, but I think it is too thick and usually curls if the beads don't have enough weight to them.

re: Learn Bead Crochet in 7 Easy Steps

Joey59 — Wed, 30 May 2012 13:57:45 GMT

I also did a lot of bead crochet in the 60s and still have a few necklaces and bracelets that I haven't given away. However, I used small pearls then. I think I'll try some beads this time.

re: Learn Bead Crochet in 7 Easy Steps

mataki — Tue, 03 May 2011 06:13:54 GMT

thank you...this so much fun...i have beads that i need to create with ..this is a perfect project!

Marilyn

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JennieH@10 — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 16:35:14 GMT

I've been crocheting as long as I can remember but I haven't tried bead crochet since the 60's. Stringing the beads was too tedious then, and now, 40 some years later, it still is. I think bead crochet is beautiful, but requires a LOT of patience. You did good for a first try.

re: Learn Bead Crochet in 7 Easy Steps

Marsha Neal Studio — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 14:58:27 GMT

I have taken a bead crochet class and have a friend that is great at it. I think the hardest part is just the getting started. Once you get that first step done, it's just finding your rhythm and having enough string to last the project. This technique looks pretty cool and fun for edging or a layer within a multi strand necklace…