Knitting with Beads: 30 Beautiful Sweaters, Scarves, Hats & Gloves

by Jane Davis

Book Overview

Knit one and bead too: these patterns combine two favorite crafts for breathtaking results. Thirty gorgeous projects, shown in color photos and accompanied by charts, offer a variety of styles, colors, and materials. Every design simply begs knitters to try out new techniques. Picture a lacelike scarf knit from angora yarn, accented with delicate crystals. Enjoy an evening out dressed in a black knit camisole, embellished with small metallic beads...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1579902502
• ISBN13: 9781579902506
• Release Date: October 2003
• Publisher: Lark Books (NC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.9" x 10.1"

Customer Reviews

Lots of Variety!

Thank you for this great book. Whether you are knitting in the beads or adding them on there are lots of projexts to choose from!

Even Beginning Knitters Can Do It

This is an absolutely marvelous book, and not only for intermediate to advanced knitters as advertised. I learned to knit last Christmas and have already completed the sweater pictured in the upper left corner of the cover and, while it was a bit of a challenge, it came out beautifully. The individual sections in this book cover different techniques for applying beadwork to knitting - each with very clear, easy to read, detailed instructions. Also, those of you who already sew or embroider will find some patterns with basic knitting techniques with the beadwork sewn or embroidered onto the finished project. The projects range from simple to very challenging, from scarves to hats to sweaters, from minimal beading to complex bead designs. What fun!

Absolutely Georgous book!

A must have! I'm a relatively new knitter (but daring and will try even an advanced pattern!) and this book is absolutely beautiful. I am considering putting down a current project just so I can try one of these patterns! I prefer unique items and I love the idea of knitting with beads to add even more glitz! This book is one for you if you want to be different!

Fabulous marriage of knitting and beadwork!

Jane Davis discusses the techniques of bead embroidery, beaded fringe, beadwork applique, beading over slipstitch, beaded knitting, and bead knitting (different from beaded knitting), then presents 30 patterns for sweaters, hats, scarves, gloves, and bags. These aren't cutesy/trendy projects, either. You'll be making heirloom-quality beauties! A difficulty rating is assigned to each project (easy, intermediate, challenging). Most of the projects fall into the 'intermediate' category. You don't need to be an expert at either knitting or beading, but you should have some knitting experience before attempting the projects. Instructions for multiple sizes are available for the sweaters, but not for the other patterns. There's a glossary of potentially unfamiliar terms and a list of abbreviations, but otherwise the author assumes the reader has a knowledge of basic techniques. The photography and diagrams are flawless. The instructions are crystal clear. The author even tells you what yarns she used so you can duplicate the knitting. She's less specific about beads and doesn't list sources. I absolutely love this book! I highly recommend it to anyone with a combined passion for knitting and beading.

Decadent Knitting!

I just received this book and am already in the process of purchasing yarns for the projects. The green shawl is lovely as well as the hats, a MUST BUY for knitters who love beadwork. It is absolutely fabulous!!!