Knitting Help - Adding Beads

[@MsFaan]

Had no clue where to start learning to knit with beads. This answered every question and more. Thank you so much. Very enjoyable to watch!

[@Gamma2Boys]

Once again, another awesome instructional video Staci! Really appreciate the little "special tips" i.e. the type of receptacle to hold the beads, the size of the crochet hook, etc. little but powerful tips - thank you!

[@Drewsumwalt]

This is incredibly simple. When crocheting beads into your work, I've learned that you string on all the beads before you start so you can easily grab them when you want. I'm glad that knitting with beads can be so simple. I'm definitely going to try this! Thanks!

[@junderwood830]

Staci, you always make everything so clear! Thank you so very much for your videos. Since I discovered 'Very Pink,' it has become my go-to for knitting help and I've recommended it to everyone in my FB knitting group and my local ladies knitting/crochet group as well as my DIL who only crochets. Keep up the good work!

[@lindawilliams3177]

Your videos taught me to knit 3 years ago and I love coming back to learn more advanced techniques as I grow in this craft!!! Keep the amazing videos coming and thanks again for teaching me how to knit!!! Now off to buy some beads

[@dianaconnolly7141]

Best tutorial on this technique, no waffling

[@mamamia_222]

Thanks for the help! I'm planning on adding some beads to my daughter's christening gown in certain places in the lace design. I love the Christmas balls...I'll have to check those out.

[@saprater25]

Thank you for posting this. I just purchased some very tiny little crochet hooks so I can be ready when I start on my beaded scarf. Greatly appreciated.

[@SevenLefts]

The Christmas Balls ended up looking so cool in the video -- I think the red and white with the white background turned out awesome -- must have been difficult to do. Well, probably not for Parker. I use my reading glasses case for the beads -- because it has a dark background and that curved edge that helps scoop them up!

[@verypinkknits]

They are both correct ways of adding beads, just different. I prefer to use the crochet hook, if the pattern gives me a choice. If you're making a project with many beads, stringing them all on before you start knitting and keeping them moving down the yarn (as you knit and use up yarn), I find to be cumbersome. The finished work is different - when you pre-string the beads, they end up on the bar between stitches. When you use the crochet hook, they are around the stitch.

[@lissahurwitz6976]

Extremely well-produced video!

[@gwyddionz.4210]

Wow, that's a lot easier than I would have thought. :) Thanks!

[@TheHHliu]

now I can knit with beads, thanks for sharing.

[@verypinkknits]

This video does demonstrate knitting the beads into your work. If you're working on a project where you've pre-strung the beads, that's a little different. Instead of knitting the beads in, you just slide a bead up the yarn next to the last stitch you knit, then work the next stitch. Pre-strung beads actually sit between stitches.

[@roxy72]

Wow, you make this look so easy! Awesome

[@bunkyman8097]

Your videos are always so clear and easy to understand, thanx! You are my go to for knitting questions, problems or answers! PS, are these Christmas balls from Arne and Carlos' book?

[@verypinkknits]

Yes, knit by my friend

[@emmasher]

Hi! Well You can also used a dental frost instead of the crochet hook... Pre-strung your beads on to it, then with the hard side slide the bead on the stitch... Also when the beads, usually smaller, are Pre-strung to your yarn you can slip them on the "yarn over" onto your lace pattern.. I hope you overstand my explanations... Thank You so so much for all your videos.. I have learn SO MUCH with you.. Keep UP the good work.

[@princessofdonutland]

Oh my goodness, that doesn't looks so bad at all. Thank you for sharing.

[@verypinkknits]

Thank you for the video suggestion!

[@HAPPYBEADER9591]

Really nice I will try this I have many beads in many sizes. Thanks for showing how to .

[@Ryojiin]

Ahh, Asian tea cups. I have a set that I hardly ever use to actually sip tea from, they're great for pretty much everything else. Great kid dipping bowls, holding spices for cooking, dropping screw into when you're working on computer or car parts, they're amazing. ^_^ Small miso bowls with lids work well for this, too.

[@verypinkknits]

Dood, YES. You are a knitting genius now. Possibly the greatest comment I've ever received. Rock on with your bad self.

[@debbie9050]

Great idea. Thankyou

[@magnifiquevendetta7591]

Wow, thanks for the idea.. i'll try to knit the fiona baby sundress for my little niece and knit some beads in it :)) thanks so much, I'm your number one fan ;)

[@ivvyau]

Thanks for the video....love the lace scarf you are wearing too.....keep going with the teching......

[@enemeriogalvan3361]

omg great video...and now i want to add beads ..lol And right now I am knitting a baby surprise jacket in pink and white.

[@intuneknitter4220]

Fair play Steven :-) Those baubles look great!

[@lemoncrinckles]

This is wonderful. Thank you for making it so easy to understand. (:

[@khanhphuong268]

Very helful, thank you so much

[@francaperotti5934]

Amazing balls ;-) Think i will add beads to a shawl i am going start making for my 6 year old nearly 7 year old niece.

[@angel292005]

Honestly seeing the Christmas Balls made me a little nervous....that holiday will be here before we know it! (video added to favs, thank you :)

[@R0berttx]

I'm already trying to think of things to add beads to! :P

[@kathyalexander7522]

Thank you!! Crystal clear.

[@conniesongbird1823]

I knitted a silver scarf and finished it, blocked and ends worked in. One problem: I had purchased these lovely dark gray crystal beads to be put on either end of the scarf. I wish I had known how easily I could sew in the beads with the crochet hook. From now on, I will. I was thinking of a simple snowflake design made out of these beads. Is there any way to still go back and sew them on? Oh, the pattern is 3 or 4 garter sts border. The body is stockingette. Thank you!

[@SuperPeppermint2]

Hi! Will you ever show us how to knit some of the Christmas Balls; I have the book 55 Christmas Balls To Knit. We would appreciate it if you would. Thanks!

[@Garapetsa]

Have you ever knit in round using fable fur yarn? Wonder if you have any tips. I'm trying to make a teddy bear. Cast on is 8 on dpn

[@pamalojo]

I had no idea this was so easy! I'd love to try the ornaments, but there is no link as mentioned in your video. Are you able to provide a link or the name of the book? Thanks - I have learned so much from you!

[@ClaraGraceMarcella]

hi Staci. I am wondering how many ways are there to add beads into our knitting project. I've seen your video and the others as well. Your way is using crochet hooks, and the other just line the beads to the yarn before start knitting. I am confused now. I don't know which one is the right one. If both ways are correct, what is the difference between both ways? you know what I mean? thanks

[@arunasharma5238]

Please guide what size of beads did you use in this pattern

[@MsLindaE1]

Hi Staci, I'm thinking of using some sock yarn to knit a jeweled cowl. Can you tell me what is the method of figuring out what size bead to use with what size yarn.

[@verypinkknits]

Knitsforsanity - I don't know of any rule of thumb, but make sure the bead is large enough for a single or double stringing of the yarn (depending on how you're attaching the beads) fits through the hole.

[@dakotalandandcattle]

My opinion is that it is a very fine line between big enough for the yarn to pass and too big where the beads become a negative in relation to the knitting. I always go for as small as I can pass a loop of the yarn through. I have found a size 6 pony bead works well but takes patience and have also use 4mm crystal beads also. I done both the stringing and crochet hook method and the stringing method can be very hard on lace yarns, carrying all those beads through.

[@SoFreshSoCleanTJ]

i was wondering if u could do a moebius knitting demo :) i cant find any videos that are easy to follow

[@cynthiagomez4585]

What size beads and needle are you using ?

[@dikla1235]

nice. good idea. 😃

[@manjusharma-tm9ql]

Excellent mam

[@ivvyau]

I can't find the link for the book to knit the balls.... Can you send it to me pls?.... Thanks

[@emmapeneguy1661]

You knit sooooo fast

[@barneybuster8915]

What is the size of the bead you are using.