Designer Beadwork: Beaded Crochet Designs

by Ann Benson

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1402721420
• ISBN13: 9781402721427
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Chapelle
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.9" x 10.2"

Customer Reviews

Lots of projects

I ordered this book for myself after seeing my friend's copy. It has a lot of different variations on the crochet rope, including multiple strand ropes. I knew how to crochet a rope, but this book gives me a lot of ideas on using different beads to vary the look of a rope.

If you get one book on bead crochet - this is the one to get!

I have bought several books on bead crochet, and this one is far superior to the others I have. Not only are there excellent photographs, there are accompanying illustrations that really show the steps. There are dozens of beautiful designs - with instructions on HOW to design your own. For me, it was the big bead crochet mystery solved. Now I am making bead crochet jewelry like there is no tomorrow, all thanks to this book.

Best crochet bead book around!

This is the best crochet bead book I've come across. I used it as a beginner's book for self-teaching. I do have experience with crocheting, but it is minimal. The directions for making the corded bracelets are very easy to understand. I also purchased a DVD made by this author. It was also very helpful. The only thing wrong with the DVD was that the selections wouldn't highlight, so I had to guess which selection I was clicking on... but since I'm not reviewing the video, it won't change the five stars I've given to this book. Happy crochet beading!

Bead Crochet Jewelry: Tools, Tips, and 15 Beautiful Projects

I love this book. I've been teaching bead rope crochet for 3 years. This the best resource book I've seen. It has both simple and complex ideas but also some very advanced techniques that I've not seen elsewhere and believe me I have just about everything.

Beaded crochet designs

This is a fabulous book with very clean and easy to understand directions. There are many beautiful items to make. I'm very excited about starting a project!