Choosing Beads for Your Knit and Crochet Projects Tutorial

[@denisehoffmann5006]

There is a bead challenge going from LadybirD Loves , incorporating beads into wearables. I have a shoebox full of beads . Doesn't sound like much but it is a LOT of beads . I have made jewelry and embellished all manner of crafty stuffs over the years . Most were from thrift stores and garage sales . While inexpensive , not having a label with size has been frustrating. Having a bead rasp has helped with inconsistent hole sizes. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and tips .

[@KnittingTurnPike]

Hi Denise. Thank you so much for your comment. I have never heard of a bead rasp before so thank you for sharing that with me and now I have to go look at that. 😆 Thanks for sharing LIsa and Ingrid's beady challenge. I did a video the other day about it and have been getting questions about beads so that is what prompted this video so that I can maybe answers some questions all at once. I totally get that a shoebox of beads, it is a lot of beads. They are small and it's a small fortune in that box as they add up quickly. Sounds like you have lots of experience with beads and I will pin your comment in case other might have questions for you. Thank you so much!

[@sy2.083]

I bought cheap necklaces and things from the thrift store and other beads, had a problem figuring out what size bead cap to use-didn’t have a pattern-saw a professional jewelry maker on utube who strongly suggested having a caliper tool for various uses during the jewelry making process! I plan to buy one. I wonder if it might help u in determining the sizes of ur beads! I’m very new to this, so, just a thought!!!

[@denisehoffmann5006]

@@sy2.083 love the upcycle of necklaces for the beads 💜 A caliper sounds like a smart investment , bringing down the frustration factor.

[@CozyPeppermint]

This is one of my favorite video.

[@rosemaryeveleigh3562]

I enjoyed your podcast regarding beads great advice ♥️♥️

[@KnittingTurnPike]

Thanks so much my sweet friend. It's a whole big world of beads and this is just a high level overview but at least it gives us all something to consider adding to our projects. I hope you are doing well. Sending you love to S.A. 💕🌻🤗🌼

[@donnaholmes2425]

I think you need to change it to Gina’s brilliant bead selection tip! Thanks for the tip, it is very helpful.

[@KnittingTurnPike]

Donna, you are too kind. Thank you so much. It is much faster for sure. I hope you are having a wonderful weekend my sweet friend! 💕🤗🌻🌼

[@LindaJuneDisley]

Thank you for this video it has been so helpful. Have a beautiful day xxx

[@KnittingTurnPike]

Thank you so much my beautiful friend! I am glad it is helpful. You are the sweetest! Happy to you!! 💕🌻🌼🤗

[@tinascott]

Thanks for this tutorial! I am an experienced crocheter, but have been wondering how to use beads in my work.

[@KnittingTurnPike]

Hi Tina, Thank you so much for watching. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Have you heard about the beady crochet challenge from Lisa Ladybird loves? She and Ingrid of Ingrid's Inspirations are doing a challenge. You should go check it out. I also have a video on it as well as I am donating one of the giveaway prizes, but you have to make a wearable with beads. Would love to have you participate if you have time. Here is my video announcing it and it will have links to Lisa's and Ingrid's channel in the description: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4HVdZVop9dkgNE

[@becky2296]

THANKS YOU GINA, I've been so confused on what size to buy for my projects. You have helps me soooo much. Consider making us some more videos on how to use them

[@KnittingTurnPike]

Hi Becky, thank you so much for this feedback. I'm glad that this is helpful. I will do that as I do think there are a lot of questions and this was a top level look. Your comment totally made my day, so thank you!!

[@CrochetEveryDayWithJudy]

Gina, thank you for all this great information. I have made beaded jewelry, but have never crocheted with beads, so this is my first attempt. Your video is so helpful - thank you!💖🤗

[@KnittingTurnPike]

Hi Judy, Thank you so much for your kind words. I am so excited for you and I hope you will have fun with it. Looking forward to seeing what you will create! Hugs my sweet friend!💕🤗🌼🌻

[@discoveringknitting8372]

This was a great video offering insight on beads. I had patterns that call for beads but I usually leave them off. Thank you so much for the in depth tutorial.

[@KnittingTurnPike]

Hi my new friend. I have done that too but about 3 years ago, I was starting a project that had them and everyone else was using them so I decided to try them and so glad I did. It's not for every project but every once in a while, it's fun to add some bling to your life, right?? I hope you are having a wonderful weekend!!🤗💕🌻🌼

[@tammyk.stresslessjoy1524]

Great info, I really love working with lightweight yarn.so this video information will be very helpful. I remember your shawl and bead challenge you were doing and spurred on the endless possibilities. I appreciate how though your video is . Thanks again for taking time to keeping this craft interesting.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💐

[@KnittingTurnPike]

Hi Tammy, thank you so much. I am glad you found this helpful. I did do this to support Lisa's beady challenge. I have made shawls without and with and I prefer with as it just adds so much more to it. But I love the bling too. I love that you love working with lighter weight yarns. We are fiber sisters!!!

[@garymay1851]

Thank you sweet Gina for the very helpful information. I have a bead stash too. You win with your stash! Lol! You look beautiful; you are a very pretty lady. Love, Claudia

[@KnittingTurnPike]

Thank you my sweet friend. You are way too kind. This was about 50 pounds ago. I appreciate your watching my older videos. You are the best!

[@adeleromero7721]

Hi Gina...wow got an ad. So super cool n so happy for you. 2 ads while I write this message whooo hoo🎉 More big hugs from San Angelo,TX. ❤🙏🤟💋

[@KnittingTurnPike]

Thank you so much 🤗You are the sweetest!! Not quite there but I am so thankful for every one here and all the blessings God has given me. Thank you so much Adele. It is ALWAYS so wonderful to see you and hear from you! Hugs and love always my friend!💕🤗🌻🌼

[@Distinctivelyhandcrafted]

Hi Gina! This was very helpful! I had no idea what represented the size on my bead label. I used a 2/0 seed bead for my Ponchette tutorial. I use a DK(light 3 weight ) yarn. A color wheel is a great idea! Thank you for sharing. Happy Weekend!🤗🥰

[@KnittingTurnPike]

Hi Pricilla!!! Thank you so much for your kind words. You did great picking a bead then. I would have picked a tiny bead (I have done that) and be like Oh no!! I am looking forward to finding the time to make that ponchette. It's so cute and the beads make it perfect for special occasions. I hope you are having a nice long weekend, my sweet friend!

[@LopsidedCrafter]

Lots of information! Thank you for sharing!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️💕💕💕💕❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thats a whole lot of beads, Gina! 😂😂

[@KnittingTurnPike]

Hey Erica!! So happy to see you. Yes, I'm just as bad about beads as I am yarn, I think. Maybe yarn a bit more but I love my beads! How are you doing? Any big plans for this long weekend?

[@DebraWomack]

Thank you Miss Gina!!!❤️

[@IngridsInspirations]

Thank you for this very helpful and informative video my sweet friend. I totally agree with you, if you are going the bead route and you not careful, you go down a whole new rabbit hole lol!! You are such an inspiration to us all!! Love you lots! :) xoxo

[@KnittingTurnPike]

Hi sweet Ingrid. Thank you so much for this comment and I hope others will read and make sure they are careful as it's so easy to buy and then you have almost as much as the bead store. I hope you are doing well this weekend my beautiful friend. Lots of love always!💕🤗🌻🌼

[@rathinavelmegha9944]

I love your beads . Its so beautiful😍✨✨ and looks shiny. Thank you for the tips.

[@KnittingTurnPike]

Hi Rathinavel. So happy to see you!! I appreciate your comment. Beads are amazing and sparkly and add so much to a project and there are so many kinds. I hope if you choose to use them that you will have fun with them. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. You are the sweetest! Happy Saturday to you!! 💕🤗🌻🌼

[@krystaltheyarnychicken]

Hi Gina, Very helpful information. Thank you bunches for this video.! Have a great weekend.

[@KnittingTurnPike]

Thank you so much Krystal. I am glad it is helpful as I'm really just glazing over the surface. I hope you have a lovely weekend too dear!💕🌻🤗🌼

[@fiberfunwitholivia]

This was so informative. Beads always look so lovely on projects but have never tried it myself. Will have to try it one day. Thank you for sharing with us!!

[@KnittingTurnPike]

Thank you so much Olivia. I think you will find it really adds a fun dimension to a project. They are not for every project but on certain ones they can take it to a very special level. I hope you have fun creating with beads. Thank you so much for watching this video. Happy Sunday to you!!💕🤗🌻🌼

[@fiberfunwitholivia]

@@KnittingTurnPike There are some beaded projects in a Louisa Harding book I have that I’ve been wanting to try one day. So many thing we want to make and so few hours in the day... ☺️

[@petrashappyplace]

So informative, Gina! Thank you!

[@KnittingTurnPike]

Hi Petra, Thank you so much. It's so nice to see you. It's been a while. I need to go catch up wiht you on your channel. Thank you so much for stopping by and looking forward to watching what you've been doing lately . Hugs.

[@wendybell6988]

Oh this is so cool I love the different ideas your chart is awesome I always thought you had to orestring the beads and figured it would put a lot of wear on the fibers that way

[@KnittingTurnPike]

Hey Wendy, yes, you can do it that way for sure, but I like this way as you don't have to try to put hundreds of beads on your yarn. Some of the shawls I make have over 1400 beads. The idea of prestringing all those beads give me the shakes. I don't think I would do it if I had to do that. I always say there is more than one way to do most anything in knitting. And I know of two other ways to add beads without pre-stringing but they are not that easy. Thank you so much for watching and your comment. I hope you are having a lovely weekend!! 🤗💕🌼🌻

[@Teresakloeppel]

“Swarovski Crystal” I’ve used these. Lot’s of beautiful beads in different sizes and styles. I’m knitting a shawl along with some other projects, but I will not be adding beads. I use beads in my doilies and tablecloth’s.

[@KnittingTurnPike]

Hi Teresa, yes, that is the word I was looking for!! Thank you! I probably would have messed that up anyway as I read it, I am stumbling over Swarovski...haha. Beads are not for every project. Sometimes you want a shawl that you can wrap around you easily and it just be soft without beads in it. I understand that. And I bet the beads you add to your doilies make them so special. I love that idea and for tablecloths. I bet those are heirloom pieces! Thanks for sharing that with us!! Happy Long Weekend!!! 💕🤗

[@trenarash9057]

Hey my sweet Gina!! This was very informative! I'm thinking of doing your current crochet project and needed help with beads! Thanks for the help! Hey from Hiddenite North Carolina!!💜💚🌻🌻

[@KnittingTurnPike]

Hi Trena, that would be great. If you decide to make please let me know and thank you so much for watching an older video. That totally made my day. Hope you have a great weekend dear!

[@EliseD.A.]

Thank you Gina, very informative! I might consider putting beads on my crochet for the front!!!

[@KnittingTurnPike]

You should. I am considering it myself! It would be fun to have something a little extra on the front of that top, well especially for mine as the yarn is such a solid color that some beads could add something to it, in my opinion. I would love to see what you would do!!

[@kristyturley5602]

Thank you Gina! This information is super helpful.

[@KnittingTurnPike]

Hi Kristy, thank you. I'm glad it was helpful! I hope you are doing better this weekend? I know it's been hard for you to heal. Are you doing better???

[@kristyturley5602]

@@KnittingTurnPike I still cannot walk. I am getting more and more depressed every day. My house is a wreck and no one wants to help clean it up. I can't even enjoy crocheting, because I can't get comfortable.

[@kristheyarnacholic5225]

I think I will try beads in my next wearables that I make thank you the information

[@KnittingTurnPike]

Hey Kris, I think that sounds like so much fun. I would love for you to share that with us here or in your own way. I hope you know I wasn't trying to not be helpful, it's just that there is so much info on what you were asking and the best info I could give you is to watch a few videos. It's what I did and probably most other people. I am excited about what you are doing and trying not to spill any beans here. Hugs!

[@kerryalfieri]

Great job my friend. I learned so much. I could see myself end up with the big box of beads lol

[@KnittingTurnPike]

Thank you so much my sweet friend. It's very easy to do. Even thought they are small, you can add them up quickly. I need to create a scrappy bead project to use up the remnants I have left from many projects. I hope you are doing well today!!! 🤗💕🌻🌼

[@kerryalfieri]

Maybe if you have multiple shades in a certain colour you could do an ombre effect. I'm pretty sure you have several pinks lol.

[@KnittingTurnPike]

@@kerryalfieri Love this idea actually!! You know I do!!! Hugs!

[@VernaBradshaw]

Wow! Super informative Gina. I guess it’s a lot like buying yarn. So many choices and then some! Bead chicken....is that a thing? 😂

[@KnittingTurnPike]

Thank you so much Verna. I appreciate you and your watching. I think you just created it. 😆🤗🌻🌼

[@amigurumininja2569]

Hi Gina 💖 ty for this video lots of great information xx

[@KnittingTurnPike]

Hi Ninja, I'm so glad. Thank you so much for always being here to support me. You are the best. I hope you are having a nice weekend and I keep hoping your package will find its way to the UK. Happy Sunday my sweet friend!

[@knottyyarnies450]

I have yet to use beads in a project but maybe one day.....my 2 nieces do lots of beaded native jewelry so we went at Christmas time to a bead store in ottawa (quite handy that it’s right beside the yarn store lol) but boy oh boy that bead store.....I had no idea where to start but a wee little bag cost us $100 and we bought only beads on they were #11 so no clue what that means but it’s what the girls told me to get, oh 2.2mm I guess your chart says lol, so is that the total size or the hole size? it just popped up. Great information my friend! I’ll definitely refer folks to this in my next podcast because it is greatl’y informative

[@KnittingTurnPike]

Hey my sweet friend. You are so kind. I am so glad you like the information. Beads can be quite expensive and it's like really what is this made of...gold??? Yes, the bead size the relative to the hole size and you need to know that to correspond to the yarn you are using. That really is all there is. It seems complicated because you have the names that don't go with the mm sizes but it's not. Thank you so much for your kind words and watching this. Still need to catch up on your birthday celebration. 💕🌼🌻

[@lindapollaerts5168]

Hi Gina,great info for knitting with beads,thank you 🌹👍I never knitted with beats but now It is on my to do list❣

[@yarnmotivated-joyceswensso9744]

Thank you, I'll go back on how to add. I've added beads once in a crochet project using a beedle needle. I loved the result but not the process so tips would be great. I'll send you a pic of my yarn and the beads for the SisHomemade Mandalove shawl. I'll take your advice and print a picture to figure out where I want to add because I was going to just add at the end....hmmmm

[@sy2.083]

Beautiful amount of info

[@KnittingTurnPike]

Thank you so much again!!💞🤗

[@sy2.083]

I purchased beads at Walmart-slotted container with different sizes and colors-made a gold and silver crochet rope bracelet-the last 50 beads or so-the gold had completely disappeared from the gold beads! I WILL b checking out ur recommendations for where to purchase good quality beads! Ty so very much!

[@KnittingTurnPike]

Oh NO. that stinks! I am so sorry that happened. The places I recommended are a bit pricey but the beads are good quality. Sometimes you can find bead suppliers on Etsy too. I've had good success with trying to find beads that I really like at the big stores I recommended that were sold out there on Etsy. I hope that helps and thank you so much for your kind words. It makes my day that it is helpful. It sometimes is hard to watch someone sitting on a couch for 30 minutes, so thank you!! Hope you have a wonderful day!!

[@wilmaakastitchedbyjean3679]

Thank you so very much! I have never used beads

[@KnittingTurnPike]

Hi Wilma. Thank you so much for your kind comment. I am happy to share what I know which is only a smidge as it's really so much and so many kinds of beads. I love adding beads and hadn't really used them for my projects until about 3 years ago when I knitted my first Boo Knits shawl and she had bead placement in her charts. I thought, why not? And I haven't knitted one of her shawls since without beads. Very fun and really add so much to a project. I hope you have fun with them if you decide to give a go. I hope you are having a nice weekend!💕🤗🌻🌼

[@AntisocialAuntie]

Oohhh I finally had time and finished my non-bead projects and perfect timing for this video. Thanks so much for the information! Love from the Pacific Northwest 🧡

[@KnittingTurnPike]

Hey Nicole!! Boy I have missed you. So great to see you. I appreciate your kind words always! Would love to hear about what you have been making! Sending you love all the way to the Pacific Northwest always my beautiful friend!! 💕🤗🌼🌻

[@joolz...]

very very helpful Gina, thank you so much :)

[@KnittingTurnPike]

Thank you so much my Julie Wooly. Hugs hugs hugs. I have missed you. What have you been up to lately?? I haven't been on chats much as I had some medical stuff to do this week and not well but I have missed you!! You OK??

[@joolz...]

@@KnittingTurnPike I hope you're ok Gina i've not seen you all week, hopefully you will feel better soon and hope your hubby is looking after you well x i'm knitting my first ever shawl and really loving it, right now i'm just starting the lacey part of it and have to really concentrate so ive been lurking a lot in the live's, i find i am having to take rests from knitting a lot more than crocheting as the small knitting needles hurt my hands so i crochet for a while then jump back when my hands are good, i will email you a photo of where im at in the shawl.

[@KnittingTurnPike]

@@joolz... Oh I'm so excited for you!! And can hardly wait to see it. I am sorry the needles hurt your hands but you are so smart to take breaks and stretch your hands out. Lace definitely takes concentration but I love it and am really excited for you! Hope you are having fun and thanks for the kind words. My hubby is the sweetest and is always doing his best. Thank you! Hugs and love to you my sweet friend!!

[@Cr4ftym00]

So helpful thank you Gina ❤️

[@KnittingTurnPike]

Hi Sarah...so nice to see you. Thank you so much for your kind words and watching. It was kind of long but I really could have talked forever and cut out a lot of it. What are yo working on these days my sweet friend??

[@Cr4ftym00]

@@KnittingTurnPike I’m working on a top and hopefully soon your beady challenge just waiting for the beads to arrive 😊

[@KnittingTurnPike]

@@Cr4ftym00 Hey Sarah. So exciting. It's really Lisa and Ingrid's challenge, just to make sure you know that you have to send things to them to enter the contest. Would love to hear what you are making after you have it all going. Hope you have fun and hugs!

[@ummsalamah7711]

wouldn't using a steel hook for that really small hole?

[@rhondaschroeder1230]

I really appreciate your video, I've been wanting to add beads to my crochet pieces for some time. I have 5/0 size glass beads but my problem is finding a crochet hook size small enough to go thru the bead and pull yarn thru it. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Can you do a video showing how to attach beads or did I miss it?

[@KnittingTurnPike]

Hi Rhonda, so glad it was helpful. I use the small steel crochet hooks usually size 11-14. The larger the number on those, the smaller the hook. And yes I did a video on how to add using a crochet hook a while back (long time ago) kzbin.info/www/bejne/f52si4FsrMZjmqM but you can also use dental floss threader or floss (unwaxed). I think the crochet hook is the easiest method by far. Or you can also prestring them (UGH).

[@rhondaschroeder1230]

@@KnittingTurnPike Thank you so much for responding. I'll watch the video and give it a try.

[@sy2.083]

I had some seed beads where the color started flaking off-do u think this is simply related to quality? Ty

[@kathyw141]

what kind of needle to use with dk yrn?

[@ummsalamah7711]

AS A BEGINNER WANTING TO KNIT A SHAWL USING BEADS CAN U DIRECT ME TO A FREE PATTERN? I know how to knit 🐱

[@KnittingTurnPike]

Hi, I'm sorry for the late reply, just getting back to YT after some time away. I did a search in Ravelry for free knit shawls with beads and this is the result: www.ravelry.com/patterns/search#sort=best&inline=&query=free%20knit%20shawl%20with%20beads Maybe one of these would work?? And in regard to your other comment, I have used crochet hooks size 11 and smaller (larger numbers) and yes it depends on the hole size of the bead. Most recommend a size 14 but I like to try an 11 because the hook on the 14 is so small and has a tendency to split my yarn sometimes. I hope that helps.