Elegant Beaded Bags


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5595 Elegant Beaded Bags in Crochet: Learn how to crochet with beads and wire to make these stunning bags! The petite creations are perfect accessories for weddings and formal events. You'll have fun fashioning them with a size E crochet hook and a spool of 30-gauge paddle wire. Choose the lining, beads, or sequins to match your apparel; then get lost in the fun of crocheting a sparkling purse or clutch.




Knit with Beads


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Knitting and beading can blend. Projects include spool-knitted wire and bead jewelry, elegant purses highlighted with beaded fringes, and more.




Tapestry Bead Crochet


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Offers instructions on basic stitches and techniques with 18 bead crochet projects, including purses, carrying cases, and a hat. Benson offers instructions on basic stitches and techniques.




Encyclopedia of Tubular Bead Crochet


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This is the essential resource for tubular bead crochet including over 300 unique repeating patterns, multiple finishing techniques, guidelines for beads, threads, tools, and sizing. Basic stitching techniques are examined in great depth and detail, with dozens of graphics and photos to ensure your success in this lovely craft. Designer tips for troubleshooting are plentiful and well-organized. Learn the best methods for threading, choosing appropriate materials, and ultimately creating beautiful finished jewelry pieces from your crocheted tubes and combining multiple patterns into one piece. Ann Benson is an internationally acclaimed authority on bead crochet and has gathered her considerable knowledge into one complete reference work for all skill levels of bead crochet enthusiasts to enjoy for years to come.




Beaded Bags


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Features six great projects, from large totes to petite amulet bags. Techniques include sewing, and crocheting.




Bead Crochet


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Showcasing the latest innovative craft pairing, beads and crochet, this guide provides a comprehensive overview of bead crochet that includes history, tools, beading stitches, and basic crochet techniques. A dozen exciting projects are included that use a variety of cords and yarn sizes, thicknesses, and textures to create clothing accessories, jewelry, and sculptural pieces. Projects are offered at all skill levels, and each one is presented with step-by-step instructions and simple illustrations, along with helpful hints and tricks to simplify each technique. A colorful gallery full of original work profiles talisman necklaces, groom's prayer beads, a variety of miser bags, and a Vermont wilderness bracelet.




Classic Beaded Purse Patterns


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Craftbook which provides step-by-step instructions and numerous line diagrams for the construction of a patchwork quilt using the old German patchwork design of the double wedding ring. Includes a list of requirements, variations, instructions for drawing, assembling the pattern and quilting.




Beaded Bag-Ettes


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Create the most precious necklace pouches from stunning TOHO Beads! Learn Peyote Stitch, Brick Stitch and a variation of Ndebele/Herringbone Stitch. You will also find instructions for making Beaded Netting and two variations of Branched Fringe.




Knit and Crochet with Beads


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Handknitting and crochet are taken to a whole new level with the fashion-savvy designs provided in this book. Stitch techniques for knitting and crochet include prestrung and hoisted-atop stitches, single- and double-crochet, and half-double crochet. Each technique is then demonstrated with an exciting range of masterful designs that feature a sparkling array of beads strategically nestled among the stitches. Beaded projects are accompanied by easy, step-by-step instructions and illustrations and include Fair Isle and cabled tunic sweaters, a short-sleeve pullover and vest, felted slippers with a beaded-star pattern, and dazzling jewelry. Also shown are ways to mix techniques and add beaded accents to pockets, collars, scarves, socks, vests, and even pillows. Knitters and crocheters of all skill levels will find inspiring projects and a feast of possibilities for one-of-a-kind garments and accessories.




Victorian Crochet


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