Crochet with Beads: Basic Steps and Innovative Techniques (Design Originals) Beaded Bracelets, Necklaces, Knots, Bangles, and Sets with Step-by-Step Instructions, Materials Lists, and Project Photos - Softcover

Suzanne McNeill; Hazel Shake

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1574217208 ISBN 13: 9781574217209

Publisher: Design Originals, 2013

Synopsis

Welcome to the wonderful world of bead crochet!

• 21 fun projects for fabulous fashion accessories that are glamorous yet comfortable to wear
• Simple techniques combine beautiful beads with crochet methods to make amazing jewelry
• Create stunning necklaces, bracelets, bangles, lariats, and sets
• Easy-to-follow instructions, materials lists, techniques, and vibrant project photos

Beaded jewelry is gorgeous and so much fun to wear! Beautiful pieces can be made from simple supplies and techniques with this easy crafting method.

This attractive collection of simple crocheted rope necklaces and bracelets includes designs and patterns for confident beginners through intermediate skill levels. Add to your beading skills with fun jewelry-making projects, great patterns, and a helpful tutorial for basic bead crocheting. The easy-to-follow instructions will have you creating your own designer accessories in no time!

With 21 projects ranging from everyday pretty to evening elegant, and beautiful photos of each finished project, you're sure to find several designs you'll want to make. Even if you have never crocheted before, you can successfully make these beaded baubles!

Projects include:

• Blue Candy Combo
• Indonesian Bead Necklace
• Floral Charm Bracelet
• Necklace with Spiral
• Aboriginal Basic Lariat
• Green Spiral Necklace
• Earring Necklaces
• Jane's Sorbet Bangle
• Stars & Stripes Set
• Pink Candy Combo
• Memory Wire Bracelet
• Blue & Pink Bangles
• Confetti Bangle Bracelet
• Confetti Multi-Strand Necklace
• Chunky Necklace
• Mixed Size Bead Bracelets
• And more!

This information-packed little 32-page booklet offers clever ideas for making interchangeable pendants, interesting ways to eliminate the need for a traditional clasp, and ways to use those popular lampwork beads! Step-by-step instructions, material lists, and basic techniques make these jewelry projects easy to achieve for everyone!

Enjoy the craft for adults that offers an artistic adventure and adds sparkle to your wardrobe, with Crochet with Beads!

About this title

About the Author

Suzanne McNeill is often known as a Trendsetter for arts and crafts. Dedicated to hands-on creativity, she constantly tests, experiments and invents something new and exciting. Suzanne is the woman behind Design Originals, a publishing company dedicated to all things fun and creative. She is a designer, artist, columnist, TV personality, publisher, art instructor, author and lover of everything hands-on. She was the 2011 winner of the Craft and Hobby Association's Industry Achievement Award.

From the Back Cover

Add sparkle to your wardrobe with bead crochet! This attractive collection of twenty-one projects ranges from everyday pretty to evening elegant, so you're sure to find several that are just right for you. Easy-to-follow instructions will have you creating your own designer accessories in no time.

• 21 projects for fabulous fashion accessories
• Combine beautiful beads with simple crochet techniques
• Create stunning necklaces, bracelets, and bangles

Edition details

• Publisher: Design Originals
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1574217208
• ISBN 13: 9781574217209
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32