Bead Crochet (Jewelry Making) Off the Beaded Path

[@jennom2195]

This video was a LIFE SAVER! I was SO frustrated, almost to tears, trying to make this and you have completely eased my mind. Thank you, you absolute angel!

[@loviesflowers182]

I am an avid crafter and only recently started doing bead work. I have searched and searched for a video for this technique and still was struggling. I found this video and after only watching the video one time I was able to successfully learn and do this technique!! Thank you so much for sharing your talent!!

[@pamvandever1533]

Kelly this is best by far demonstration of bead crochet ever... better than even Ann Bentsen. Thank you so very much. I’ve not done bead crochet in a while. With this direction I think I can even start my own bead crochet. Thank you so very much.

[@kristibbradshaw]

I love your store. I just went and looked. It has so many beautiful things. I will be back.

[@barbarakelly6519]

Fabulously clear tutorial, thank you for such detail.

[@fwhite8348]

Kelly, I just found you and this post was amazing - professional, comprehensive, clearly presented, organized and perfectly charming! Thank you for this content, your research, time and a really fun hour! Love, love, love it! I'm writing a shopping list 🥰

[@gracelaidlow3631]

Eventually, after approximately 2 years and countless hours of practice and even more practice I can do bead crochet. It has been very frustrating to the point I've had to put it down and do some thing else for a while but persistence has come through. I think I will celebrate. XX

[@ilvwhls]

Boy dont i know what you are talking about lol

[@bvg83]

i know exactly that feeling!

[@pedroorofino]

OMG, the only video I was able to follow and get a decent result. Thank you very much!

[@jannapackard3910]

Thank you, Kelly. I had tried bead crochet a couple times and just couldn't master it. Your video and handout sheet prompted me to try, try again. After two tries, I quit, made dinner, came back, changed the thread to slon from nymo, got a tiny bit larger hook and I am off to the races. Yay! Your explanation is the best I have seen, as usual.

[@alicebair1811]

What size thread did you use?

[@krisking5510]

No way, Jose!! I'm not even trying this, I can see myself taking a hammer to my screen!! I want Faux Cro!!!

[@JoyceDee]

Great video for those who are new to crochet . I learned to crochet 60 years ago and bead crochet is a piece of cake. Just practice, practice and don’t be intimidated. I even bead knit also. 👍

[@sandycoon9655]

You are a fantastic teacher once again! I did bead crochets years ago before they had tutorials but totally forgot how to get started again. This is the BEST tutorial I have ever seen

[@doloresungerleider4984]

Kelly, you are one the very best beading instructors on You Tube. Nobody can come close to your expertise and I applaud you. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏. I have crocheted many rope necklaces which I enjoy wearing. It is time for me to crochet some beaded rope bracelets, per your easy demos. Thank you for sharing this enjoyable technique. Dolores

[@josiecalligaro5147]

Excellent tutorial! I got frustrated before and gave up, but still wanted to learn bead crocheting because they are so beautiful. Thank you!

[@jennom2195]

You also have such a calming voice/accent! :)

[@lyndakoetz984]

Thank you so so much for this tutorial & its workbook. I know it's a year later but I got the inspiration to try again & your instructions are helping me. I think you are so generous to share your time & know- how. I enjoy your videos & refer to them often. Loving "off the beaded path" in Minnesota!

[@thilothamabhat2102]

Seamless joining is just beautiful 👏🥰

[@donnalee9469]

You are such a great teacher. I can’t wait to make my first bead crochet with your great teaching. 😍

[@debbieyeager8698]

Thank you for your video. I've been making necklaces and such for about a year now. I remember my mom making these in the 70's. In fact, I still have her necklaces and wear them, so they have definitely stood the test of time. My questions are..1. how do you decide what color string to use without stringing a bunch of samples? 2. what is your take on using hot glue for the end caps? 3. I use a lot of pendants for my necklaces and on a couple of them my string has broken when bringing the pieces together. Any suggestions? I'll try to send a picture.

[@debbieyeager8698]

It won't let me send a picture to show you where my string is breaking.

[@peppergrinder8947]

You have such a gift of teaching. Thank you so much!

[@clairemontpetit2699]

WOOW…I found a beautiful tuto ❤

[@cathys.5755]

I am so glad I subscribe to your channel. Thank you Kelly for making this video easy to understand. I have been trying to learn bead crochet for years and now, thanks to your clear concise teaching, I get it.

[@merrillmorrison9166]

Excellent tutorial. I just ordered the workshop materials to have at home. Thank you.

[@texasgrandma17]

So very kind of you to share this video!

[@lisajarvis3820]

Your way of starting is better than the way I’ve been taught ~ it’s a lot neater ~ I’m going to have to latch on to this method ~ no more taking the first few rows off when completed ~ Thank You so much ~ VERY MUCH APPRECIATED 👍🏽👌🏾💝

[@crisarroyo1319]

Hello, a cordial greeting and blessings to you from Mexico, I loved your video, as you explain it so clearly, many very necessary recommendations, mainly the color of the threads, I started one (still clear) I have lost a lot for it color of the beads, start with black, several rounds ... thank you very much for your great contribution to all of us who make this our daily life and business

[@cecilialofgren1396]

You are just an excellent teacher! 👍🏼

[@paulinebingley9348]

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[@rosaelinav8036]

Thank you so much for sharing this video. Very helpful 💕💕💕💕💕

[@rkgemm1]

Wonderful tutorial, I've been trying to learn for a while and your clear instructions helped a lot. I want to say I got it but wont say it until I create a project using size 11 & 15.

[@alicebair1811]

Excellent video! Thanks!

[@tjlevy1]

Awesome workshop. Thank you Kelly!

[@debbiesilvey2398]

I am attempting to do this project. I wished you were here to start it for me also but that is cheating lol. I tried over and over with the 1.5mm hook but couldn’t do it so I grabbed my 2.5mm hook and got it I need to practice more to get it right then I can do one to wear. Thank you Kelly for the tutorial

[@lorrainesmith4074]

Thanks for the free patterns and showing us how to make stuff this is great getting together to bead love it 👍

[@sherroniopa6274]

Thanks so much for the in-depth tutorial with great explanations and tips. I know how to crochet chains, so I guess that's a start! I look forward to trying this. Thanks again.

[@LadyFrosti]

I have been having trouble with another technique, so I was very happy to see your video. This just looks much better and makes more sense to me. Thank you so much! The other technique called for going through both of the top loops of each stitch instead of your method. The other method seemed to show way too much of the actual thread work, yukky. Your method is so much better, the beads ARE the stars of the show.

[@lisajarvis3820]

💝 your glasses!!

[@MadisonBurchett-or8vz]

I love to crochet . I have been crocheting seens I was 5

[@maryellen2825]

I love all your tutorials.

[@1grayhouse]

Thank you so much for your video. Just found this and thought I'd give it a try. Love love love it.

[@fkirby3]

I knew how to crochet, but had done afghans and doilies in the past. Hence, my stitches are TIGHT...Gotta learn to loosen them to do the bead crochet. Thinking about using a bigger crochet hook to help with that!

[@laura2089]

This video randomly showed up in my suggestions. I subscribed for the channel name alone

[@helenmigliacci4710]

You are so articulate. A great teacher! One area that troubles me, is keeping the beads on the thread in the left hand, from always sliding down to the needle.

[@bonitahandmade21]

Thank you, was a great tutorial! ♥️

[@ushashyamkrishna]

Amazing video!

[@bvg83]

would you please make a tutorial about how to crochet beaded wood balls?

[@cathysmith6647]

Oh my goodness! This makes bead crochet look so reasonable! Thanks, Kelly Dale. I’ve tried to learn this and just couldn’t get it. You make so much sense that I feel sure that I can do this now.

[@KayleneFrancis]

loving this tutorial it is so clear but i was wondering if it is possible to use different sizes of beads

[@offthebeadedpath]

Yes you can use just about any size bead to crochet but learning on 8/0's seem to be the easiest.

[@andipetrusky5525]

Ive purchased the Bob's bobbins , but dont have a clue how to start the strung beads on them! I lookef for a vid but coming up with bupkiss!

[@offthebeadedpath]

Just go to our channel. We have a whole playlist of our bead crochet videos

[@maggymae8151]

Hello i love your work! Can you make a tutorial how an earring is made.. its wrapped around something not stitced or crochet Its called lott gioielli glassberry earring. I hope you will i can't figure it out myself.

[@jeanetteandersson3683]

i just love to hear you lol turn dropp wrap pul true lol now i got it your the best

[@janajahn8100]

Kelly, I crochet and this still is so very hard to get the hang of it. I feel like I'm all over the place, but I will not quit.... Jana Jahn

[@offthebeadedpath]

Yes Bead Crochet takes LOTS of practice!

[@karenl8234]

Thank you so much for posting this video. It really helped me out. I can do bead crochet now!!

[@maryzylema9699]

So when you turn your bead to the right and pull the other down, you are not going thru both loops that the bead is under? Are you only catching one loop ? Thank you so much for showing this.

[@debbieyeager8698]

Do you have a video of crocheted pieces that are flatter? Or a video using the single crochet method? I hate to do more than a 6 round because they are too big.

[@annerawls2065]

Thank you for sharing

[@ilvwhls]

Ok i have tried and tried and was still having issues. I am an avid crocheter, i thought, 😤. I have been at this for i know at least a year. So i tried agin and cheated a little. I started with size 6 beads and a dowel for several rows and then went to my 8/0s. Well 8/0’s and drops. I was going to add pic but dont see a way to. Anyway, thank you for the video. Oh and forgot to say thank goodness for the awl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Still have got to get to the 11/0’s.

[@pamvandever1533]

Thank you for highlighting my comment. It is so true.

[@karenraabis5296]

I love it!

[@kimmcintosh9735]

We’re do you buy the kit

[@janetbryant6744]

I would like to purchase a kit. Looked on your site and it's not there

[@bevdowdy9483]

I think I really missed something when you have the pattern with the beads so where the first column is that first color is what you start with when putting on the string all the way to the last column? I'm sorry this is so new to me

[@sonora7198]

How can I get the book. I enjoy your tutorials.

[@krisking5510]

Kelly, HELP!!! I was all ready to start my next bracelet and I can't find the video!! I'm looking for the "faux cro" video you had up a week or so ago. Can you help? I hope so! 🤞🤞🤞

[@offthebeadedpath]

offthebeadedpathbeadstore.com/blog/apology/

[@cathijohnson5867]

Ok Kelley before I string on my beads, do I cut off the amount of thread I need and then string the beads and wrap it on my bobbin?

[@kellytomic5372]

Hi, how do you add thread on when you need a thread length of 800 yards but only have 300 yard spool?

[@offthebeadedpath]

I'm not sure what you would ever be making that you'd need 800yds of thread but you'd need to piece the thread. I would suggest checking out Ann Bensons KZbin Channel because she has a great video showing how to do that.

[@kellytomic5372]

@@offthebeadedpath when I did the calculations it came up 800yards did I do it wrong?

[@offthebeadedpath]

You need to re-calculate. Unless your making garland for your Christmas tree, there shouldn't ever be a baisc necklace/bracelet proejct that will use 800yds. 800yds is 2,400 feet. That's a massive amount of cord.@@kellytomic5372

[@kellytomic5372]

@@offthebeadedpath I think I’m doing the maths wrong somewhere but I don’t know where as I was trying to follow your calculations. So is 8 inch bracelet around 300 yards?

[@witchywoman927]

You make everything look so easy. I got a pattern off Etsy and it's a multi page PDF. Now I'm going crazy trying to figure out how to string my beads. Page by page or left to right down then up like the one page patterns. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[@cathijohnson5867]

Kelly how do I know how much thread to use and beads. When do you stop putting on the beads?

[@offthebeadedpath]

It's best you download the free workbook for bead crochet on my website because it tells you all of this information

[@cathijohnson5867]

@@offthebeadedpath thank you so much Kelly. You are awesome

[@BJ-fiberarts]

Thanks so much for this vid! I love bead crochet, especially the bangles.

[@lanekorbyn7723]

You all probably dont care but does anyone know of a tool to log back into an instagram account..? I somehow forgot the login password. I would love any help you can give me!

[@dantehendrix314]

@Lane Korbyn instablaster :)

[@lanekorbyn7723]

@Dante Hendrix i really appreciate your reply. I found the site on google and im trying it out now. I see it takes a while so I will get back to you later with my results.

[@lanekorbyn7723]

@Dante Hendrix it worked and I finally got access to my account again. I am so happy! Thank you so much you saved my account !

[@dantehendrix314]

@Lane Korbyn no problem :D

[@gailpascucci2640]

Can you bead with different size beads

[@offthebeadedpath]

Yes

[@kellytomic5372]

Can you end these projects with glue on clasps or crimp clasps?

[@offthebeadedpath]

Glue on clasps yes. Crimps no

[@kellytomic5372]

@@offthebeadedpath ok thank you

[@zacdavid184]

C-lon/S-lon cord isn't waxed, it's just slippery because it's nylon :) The best size for crocheting with 8s is the 0.4mm "fine" tex 135! It will certainly be stiffer than cotton, but this also helps even roll-on bangles stretch less.

[@bevdowdy9483]

Can you use the regular cotton crochet thread size 10? We only have Walmart and they don't carry the dmc brand on the spool.

[@TheMyssT]

Please add a link to buy the workshop book/box. I found the book. Are there any more boxes left?

[@offthebeadedpath]

Thomasean no more boxes are left. We sell all materials needed on My website at www.offthebeadedpathbeadstore.com. We have a whole section dedicated to bead crochet

[@jeanetteluhrs2693]

Thank you for making this video. I am going to give this a try. I have been looking at glue in magnetic end caps. Can you recommend what size I would need? I have found some sized 8 and 10 mm or do you think I need a bigger size? Thank you

[@graciecarreon771]

Hi Kelly, Thank you so much for your video, first of all. I could really use your help, PLEASE...I'm trying to do a necklace for a friend, she gave me all the material, but she can't do it anymore because of her hands. So I've been trying really hard and just getting so frustrating that I haven't been able to get it. I'm working with 11/0 beads and some thread that she gave me but I don't know what size it is. Also, I'm using a size 10 steel crochet hook. 8 seed beads in circumference. I do have everything already strung and I get can a chain of 8 beads done. but when I make it into a circle and try to start slip stitching the beads for the second row, I guess its so small I lose my place. :0( and then i end up with what looks like a total mess and I undo it cause I know I have done something wrong. Your HELP!! would be Greatly Appreciated.

[@MoselaMolisenyane]

We're doing I get the book am in South Africa

[@kellytomic5372]

Also how do you know how much thread you are going to need?

[@offthebeadedpath]

Please download the free workbook and it explains this

[@kellytomic5372]

@@offthebeadedpath I’m trying to understand it but getting easily muddled up and I do not think I’m doing the calculations correctly

[@clewis314]

Just watched your video & would like to know if there are any more workshop kits available? I’m just starting out & would like to know if you have any patterns for Christmas bulbs? Very informative video. 🥰

[@offthebeadedpath]

Sorry we are sold out of workshop boxes but still sell everything needed on our website. We have a special section called Bead Crochet that has everything listed you will need. We have several ornament patterns listed on our website as well.

[@clewis314]

@@offthebeadedpath thx for such a speedy response. I’ll take a look at your site. Keep up the good work. 🧶🥰

[@lkirkeby]

How do you calculate how many beads per inch? You would need to consider the bead size and how many beads around (beads per row), right? Thanks!

[@CaeruleaphileBlue]

How much beads do you need to count out before you start ?

[@marshawolf4437]

How do I get the crochet bead box and how much is it

[@offthebeadedpath]

This video is several years old and I no longer offer the box. I do however sell everything you need on my website. There is even a whole category called Bead Crochet where you'll find all the basics you'll need.

[@leticiagovea7514]

Need a work shop box for bead crochet

[@offthebeadedpath]

I’m sorry but this is an older video and we no longer sell the starter boxes. We do have everything you need on my website under the bead crochet category. Offthebeadedpathbeadstore.com

[@leticiagovea7514]

@@offthebeadedpath ty ill try to get my sister to order me the supplys i need i dont know how to order things on line

[@cammydunn2675]

Thank you so much! I learned beaded crochet 10+ years ago, but never knew how to finish off the projects. I have so many unfinished projects, ugh. Now, thanks to you, I understand how to complete the ends, how long does the cotton thread last? Should I remake them due to the age of the cotton thread? Thank you for any advice 😊

[@queenbombus]

Do you sell them as a full kit? Thread, beads, hooks and instructions?

[@offthebeadedpath]

No sorry. This is an older video and no longer have kits. I do sell everything needed on my website that you need and it's all under the Bead Crochet Category.

[@queenbombus]

@@offthebeadedpath Ok, thank you

[@gehgrasiela]

Obrigada!! 😍🇧🇷💎🙏🏻

[@lisajarvis3820]

I didn’t get my booklet

[@darlaboyle1074]

Is the booklet still available? I'd really like to master this but I tried regular crochet before and I was horrible at it. My tension was either too loose or too tight.

[@texasgrandma17]

Darla, go to offthebeadedpathstore.com she has it for free

[@darlaboyle1074]

@@texasgrandma17 Thanks, Patty!

[@JaneThomas58]

Darla Boyle it’s www.offthebeadedpathbeadstore.com

[@offthebeadedpath]

I can't crochet to save my life BUT I can bead crochet. They are similar but very different.

[@pamluke6345]

I've started five times already! Not having much success! :( So I strung colored beads 5 yellow, 5 red, 5 green - just so I could see which bead to put the hook into - they seem to not line up. So - when I did a row of yellow, and then red - that wasn't an issue. But when I did the row of green and flipped the bead to the right, pull down the next green bead and go on, the row of green beads fell below the red beads. :( I saw this when I used the colored beads. Has this happened to anyone else? A book I have said to put the hook through the "top" thread. Is the top thread the one with the bead on it? Agh! I wanna do this!!! I have to do this!!! I'm gonna do this!!!! Any tips appreciated for a beginner! Thanks. Kelly - do you do private lessons???

[@sabrahardy]

CAN A PERSON BUY PRE-BEADED STRANDS?

[@offthebeadedpath]

No

[@erinbradshaw4711]

I'd like to buy your workshop kit but need assistance on where to get it

[@offthebeadedpath]

Hi, we are currently sold out of the its but still sell everything you need on my website at www.offthebeadedpathbeadstore.com

[@brendafreeman8714]

Hi Kelly Just found your video , thank you for sharing I only have size 10/os seed beads can I use them ? I'm a beginner in most beading . Cant wait to learn Thank you very much again , Brenda

[@offthebeadedpath]

You can use just about any size bead for bead crochet but for a beginner I highly suggest using a larger bead such as an 8/0 or 6/0 to start out. Working with the smaller beads to start out will be very frustrating.

[@brendafreeman8714]

@@offthebeadedpath Thank you very much

[@deborahmahn6007]

How can I get the work book for your video? Or is it to late?

[@offthebeadedpath]

The workbook is listed on my website

[@deborahmahn6007]

I did find the book. Thank you so much.

[@LuciaLee-lu9jg]

Can I make one color

[@offthebeadedpath]

You can but I definitely don't recommend one color when learning.

[@kellytomic5372]

How do you work out the exact amount of beads you’re gonna need, I know you did explain it but I didn’t quite understand. Please put in a simple equation as I’m not very good with maths these days due to brain fog sorry

[@offthebeadedpath]

Download my free booklet for Bead Crochet and it will answer a lot of the questions you have posted. You can find it here: offthebeadedpathbeadstore.com/bead-crochet-workbook-instant-download/

[@lindaspringwater1321]

C how can I get the work book?

[@offthebeadedpath]

Here is the link: offthebeadedpathbeadstore.com/bead-crochet-workbook-instant-download/

[@marialuisafaiella844]

Grazie😘

[@denisefiore-coleman7887]

Hi Kelly, in this video you were talking about a bead crochet box, where you get the hook, needle, bobbin, and such. I would like to purchase it. I am not sure how to find where it is to order it. I looked on your website and I saw the workbook for $10.50 but was not sure it that is what you were talking. Please let me know where and how to order it. Thanks Denise

[@amchkasaad6843]

اهلا وسهلا.. سيدتي الفاضلة وأرجو منك التكلم عن كيفية قراءة بترون الكروشيه الخاص بصنع عقد الثعبان بالكروشيه.. ولكي مني كل الاحترام

[@robingilliam4060]

Kelley is it too late to order this kit?

[@offthebeadedpath]

I no longer sell kits for this but you can find all supplies needed on my website.

[@lisajarvis3820]

Question: can I download this website to use on a IPad Apple pro ~ no computer!!

[@zsuzsannakiraly6430]

Is the workbook still available on your website? I could not locate it. Also what size of silicon bobbin do you use for your projects? Thank you.

[@offthebeadedpath]

You can find both under the Bead Crochet category on my website

[@zsuzsannakiraly6430]

Thank you. Found them. Will order them soon.

[@zsuzsannakiraly6430]

@@offthebeadedpath Thank you. Also, once you calculate the length of bead string needed for the project, how do you calculate the length of the tread needed for crocheting the piece? - so that you have enough tread on the bobbin. Thank you.

[@zsuzsannakiraly6430]

Also, once you calculate the length of bead string needed for the project, how do you calculate the length of the tread needed for crocheting the piece? - so that you have enough tread on the bobbin. Thank you.