bead crochet

SallyB · March 06, 2011, 06:20:38 PM

Hi

Here's my crochet rope.

It took ages and goes from light to dark. I normally wear it all tied into a large knot. It looks really good (I think!)

Sally

Blue Kiln Beads · March 06, 2011, 07:50:31 PM

That's lovely Sally. I admire your patience, I like seed beading but bead crochet has always looked abit scary....

SallyB · March 06, 2011, 09:06:26 PM

I tried to teach myself bead crochet lots of times and, in the end, learnt from a workshop I went to. Once you get taught it's really easy to do. The beads really help you to see where you should go next. I learnt with size 8s.
It's great because you can take it out and about with you without all the beads rolling around and getting lost.
Sally

Mary · March 06, 2011, 10:09:03 PM

I love bead crochet. Clasps from our George.

SallyB · March 06, 2011, 10:21:01 PM

They are lovely mary. Gorgeous colours.
I made a couple of bracelets but didn't manage to join them up as neatly as your's. Very impressive.
Sally

Louise Menzies · March 09, 2011, 03:56:57 PM

OHH WOWWW

Les · March 09, 2011, 05:04:27 PM

Quote from: Mary on March 06, 2011, 10:09:03 PM
I love bead crochet. Clasps from our George.

Oh yum !!!!!

turnedlight · March 09, 2011, 07:11:02 PM

Those are lovely! I used to do a bit of wire knitting, I bought a little machine where you turn the handle and it pops out of the bottom - not the easiest to do but fun - here's a couple of pics..

knitted wire necklace by turnedlight, on Flickr

sea colours by turnedlight, on Flickr
I think my jewellery has improved since then.. at least I hope it has!

GaysieMay · March 09, 2011, 07:19:51 PM

Wow what a lovely thread, I hadn't seen this before. Does anyone on here do kits? I'd love to have a little try at something like this?

Pat from Canvey · August 26, 2011, 09:50:06 AM

I love the sea colours one Kathryn.

Quartz · August 26, 2011, 10:43:15 AM

Wow, such great stunners on here!
I've never tried the technique myself.

Ant · January 06, 2012, 11:01:33 PM

Quote from: Mary on March 06, 2011, 10:09:03 PM
I love bead crochet. Clasps from our George.

I just love these - I'm going to have to learn how to make them now ........ goes straight to Google to look for tut!

SallyB · January 12, 2012, 06:43:19 PM

Hi Ant

did you find a tutorial?

I'd recommend a long rope to start with. I quite like mine because it's quite versatile. I either wear it tied in one knot or do a few knots and tucking ins to end up with a look like this:

Sally

Ant · January 12, 2012, 10:59:21 PM

Quote from: SallyB on January 12, 2012, 06:43:19 PM
Hi Ant

did you find a tutorial?

I'd recommend a long rope to start with. I quite like mine because it's quite versatile. I either wear it tied in one knot or do a few knots and tucking ins to end up with a look like this:

Sally

Yes, I did!
Here are a couple of links if anyone is interested:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwPwZWsWO9I

http://www.beadline.com/crochet/crochet.html and http://www.noeasybeads.com/bcinstruction/

http://www.beadersshowcase.com/profiles/blogs/2049967:BlogPost:3497

I just need to buy suitable beads, thread and a crotchet hook and I'll have a go ........................................

How long did it take you to make your long rope Sally?

MeadMoon · January 13, 2012, 10:43:13 AM

I love those ropes and must have a go. Thank you for posting the tuts.

The items that I've done are just straightforwardly crocheting wire with stone chips. This one is rock crystal chips with sterling silver wire.