Knitting With Beads

[@Kanaye44]

Thanks! I've done a lot of knitting and a lot of beading but have yet to combine the two! I'll try this on my next project. FYI: You can buy a bead reamer. They aren't expensive and you can use it if your bead is too small. Its like a metal file, but its round to fit through bead holes. It files away some of the bead material, widening the hole.

[@fzzypurpleturtle]

I don't think I would have ever thought of adding beads to one of my projects!

[@HopeVJustice]

Thanks for sharing! I always thought people just stitched them on afterwards, but wondered if there were other ways to add beads (: Thanks again

[@praisehymn247]

Sweet! That method sure beats stringing any day!

[@DeborahParsons]

Oooh, I like this a lot better than pre-stringing the beads. How about using a needle-threader instead of a crochet hook? (I'm picturing that little cheap flat metal thing with the diamond-shaped wire sticking out of one side)

[@peggysmith1648]

I am wondering if there is somewhere that tells you what size bead you use for yarn. The seed beads do not seem to go through my yarn

[@iknitwithcatfur]

Here you go! nelkindesigns.blogspot.com/2013/02/tutorial-yarn-weight-vs-bead-size.html

[@angel292005]

thank you so much, love the technique!

[@stardust9890]

Hi, so i loved this method - thank you. Only thing is that does it add an extra stitch? Or maybe I'm doing something wrong? Can i do anything to not add an extra stitch?

[@iknitwithcatfur]

This method doesn't add an extra stitch, I'm not sure you that is happening. You're just slipping a bead onto an existing stitch and then working it -- are you maybe making a yarn over?

[@stardust9890]

omg i'm such a buffoon! You know the mistake i made, I inserted the bead but with the stitch STILL on the left needle; and that split the stitch in two, and i added the split part back on the needle and worked both stitches. Can't believe i didn't see the part where i take the stitch OFF the needle!! Just saw the video again after reading your comment and can't believe how i missed that before. Btw, I'm like 40 yo, just learning how to knit (mostly with your videos btw - thank you they are SO great and SO clear) - can't believe how royally i messed this one up - have to rip like 20 rows (each with 200+ stiches) out : - ( But - thank you for your amazing tutorials x

[@iknitwithcatfur]

Hee-hee, that's funny. I was trying to figure out where an extra stitch would come from and could only think that somehow you were making a yarn over while fiddling with the bead. Once you hit a certain age, something just happens to the brain. I know if I don't write it down, it's forgotten as soon as I think of it :-) Good luck with your knitting adventures, and thanks for watching!

[@stardust9890]

Thank you

[@lindawalsh9502]

Sometimes, put the bead on the stitch and then slip it to right needle and knit the next stitch. it seems to make the bead pop out a little more.

[@Chuliputi1389]

i'm having trouble finding a way to hold the yard

[@revmorgan]

I just found your lovely video and have a question. Do you have to have some basic knowledge of crocheting to do this? Thanks!

[@iknitwithcatfur]

No, you don't need to know a thing about crochet to add beads to your knitting. My crochet skills are very poor, so if I can do it, so can you. Good luck!

[@judyphilips2969]

Can you add beads to worsted weight yarn ?

[@iknitwithcatfur]

Certainly! Look for size 5 or 3 beads.

[@Geekella]

very useful! thanks!

[@shyangel77]

thank you so much........

[@shereehickman3865]

Cool!

[@picklelovers98]

1st:)