Knitting with Beads

Yesterday I had such fun. I took a couple of classes at my local bead store -
That Bead Lady     http://www.thatbeadlady.com/

My classes were on basic wire wrapping and pearl knotting. It was a little humbling to be on the student side of a class. My teacher Allison was incredibly patient, I persevered and finished with a couple of pretty cool projects.

They are a few blocks north of us on Davis Drive, just west of Main Street. We send a lot of people there to buy beads for our Knitting with Beads Classes.

 

Class	Knitting with Beads   (Beth) One 2 hour Classes $20 plus supplies
Date & Time	Monday, September 29 6:00pm – 8:00pm OR Thursday, November 27 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Description	Add some bling to your knitting; embellishing garments and accessories with beads has become very popular. In this class we will review &practice a few simple techniques which will allow you to add beads to just about anything you like. A selection of popular projects using beads will be reviewed.
Prerequisites	Intermediate; knowledge of the basics.
	  Jewelled Cowl, FREE pattern on Ravelry http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/jeweled-cowl Churchmouse Before &After Scarf - purchased pattern we try to keep in stock, can be hard sometimes because we sell a lot of them, it is very popular. 

 

They have a very extensive collection of beautiful quality seed bead in size 6/0, the size which works best for most of the beaded projects we feature at the store.



 

While there I found out the seed beads were on sale so  I selected some beads for another Churchmouse Beaded Design I want to knit  - their Beaded Mohair Scarf.

 

 

 

 

 This is the yarn - Fleece Artist mohair.

 

 

 

These are the beads.

 

 

I look forward to getting started. I am so glad I discovered how to attach beads with a crochet hook. It is so much kinder to your yarn than stringing them all on  advance and a lot easier as well. With variegated yarns and different coloured beads, the "attach as you go with a crochet hook" method also allows you to decide which colour beads best harmonizes with the yarn colours.

 

That Bead Lady has a sale on right now. Size 6/0 beads are on sale reduced 20% until September 20. A great time to stock up and the selection is great.

 

 

Beth

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