It's the newest thing in crafting: a hot mix of crochet and beadwork. These more than 50 projects for necklaces, earrings, and bracelets are all marvelously easy to make, using only the most basic stitches. Surround cabochons with a netting of beaded crochet to form the Opal or Stone Pendant Necklaces. The Pearl Frenzy necklace features freshwater pearls threaded into a chain-stitched design. For a matching set of jewels, try the Pretty in Pink or Snake ensembles. Each project includes color graphs and diagrams, and there's plenty of information on stringing techniques, selecting the best fibers, combining different sizes and types of beads, and troubleshooting.

With basic crochet skills and a supply of beads, you can assemble a stunning collection of bracelets, necklaces, and pins with these 32 projects.

Beading experts, teachers, and jewelry designers Bert and Dana Freed share their expertise in this delightful collection of jewelry patterns and projects. Using a wide range of stunning beads in lovely color combinations, the pieces may look complicated, but are very easy to make following the clearly explained techniques and directions. The projects are organized so that you start with the foundation of bead crochet---the basic chain stitch---then progress through each level to achieve more advanced techniques. Each section opens with clear photographs that demonstrate the techniques needed for the proceeding projects. The "Advanced Tips and Tricks" at the end of the book offer additional tips and tricks for making your bead crochet experience go as smoothly as possible. Beautifully photographed, Bead Crochet Jewelry provides all the inspiration and skills you need to create unique jewelry pieces to wear or give as wonderful gifts. From dangling earrings to chunky necklaces and plaited bracelets, these beautiful and intricate-looking pieces are sure to stand out and be admired by all.

Welcome To The Wonderful World Of Bead Crochet. This Attractive Collection Of Necklaces And Bracelets Includes Designs And Patterns For Beginners To Intermediate Skill Levels. The Easy-To-Follow Instructions Will Have You Creating Your Own Designer Accessories In No Time. With Projects Ranging From Everyday Pretty To Evening Elegant, You Are Sure To Find Several You'Ll Want To Make. Even If You Have Never Crocheted Before, You Will Have A Successful Experience Making These Beaded Baubles.

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.

This eBook is an exact replica of the printed version originally published in 2004 and went out of print January 2015. This is a comprehensive work on how to create your own graphed patterns for slip-stitch bead-crochet ropes. The novice will find enough patterns to keep them busy for many months. The experienced bead-crocheter will find sufficient information to design their own patterns or change the printed patterns for a real challenge to their creativity. Judith's first book, "Bead Crochet Ropes" explored many of the textural possibilities in slip-stitch ropes. This book builds on that information and allows the artist to add graphed designs to their work. It contains enough patterns to keep anybody busy for a lengthy time. When you're ready to try your original patterns it shows you how to graph those designs. * Over 30 individual graphed designs. * Unique Nature Patterns - Scotty, birds, turtle. * Design alternatives for many of the patterns. * Eight complete projects. * A review of the slip-stitch technique. * Blank graph paper to copy. * A gallery of contemporary Works.

Designed for crafters, puzzle lovers, and pattern designers alike, Crafting Conundrums: Puzzles and Patterns for the Bead Crochet Artist provides methods, challenges, and patterns that offer a springboard for creative exploration. All are illustrated with beautiful color diagrams and photographs. Experienced bead crochet crafters looking for a proj