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Knitting with Beads: 30 Beautiful Sweaters, Scarves, Hats & Gloves

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Jane Davis discusses the techniques of bead embroidery, beaded fringe, beadwork applique, beading over slipstitch, beaded knitting, and bead knitting (different from beaded knitting), then presents 30 patterns for sweaters, hats, scarves, gloves, and bags. These aren't cutesy/trendy projects, either. You'll be making heirloom-quality beauties! A difficulty rating is assigned to each project (easy, intermediate, challenging). Most of the projects fall into the 'intermediate' category. You don't need to be an expert at either knitting or beading, but you should have some knitting experience before attempting the projects. Instructions for multiple sizes are available for the sweaters, but not for the other patterns. There's a glossary of potentially unfamiliar terms and a list of abbreviations, but otherwise the author assumes the reader has a knowledge of basic techniques. The photography and diagrams are flawless. The instructions are crystal clear. The author even tells you what yarns she used so you can duplicate the knitting. She's less specific about beads and doesn't list sources. I absolutely love this book! I highly recommend it to anyone with a combined passion for knitting and beading.

This is an absolutely marvelous book, and not only for intermediate to advanced knitters as advertised. I learned to knit last Christmas and have already completed the sweater pictured in the upper left corner of the cover and, while it was a bit of a challenge, it came out beautifully. The individual sections in this book cover different techniques for applying beadwork to knitting - each with very clear, easy to read, detailed instructions. Also, those of you who already sew or embroider will find some patterns with basic knitting techniques with the beadwork sewn or embroidered onto the finished project. The projects range from simple to very challenging, from scarves to hats to sweaters, from minimal beading to complex bead designs. What fun!

A must have! I'm a relatively new knitter (but daring and will try even an advanced pattern!) and this book is absolutely beautiful. I am considering putting down a current project just so I can try one of these patterns!

I prefer unique items and I love the idea of knitting with beads to add even more glitz! This book is one for you if you want to be different!

I just received this book and am already in the process of purchasing yarns for the projects. The green shawl is lovely as well as the hats, a MUST BUY for knitters who love beadwork. It is absolutely fabulous!!!

It is a great book for learning to knit with beads. It had all
the information I needed and great patterns to try. I have made
some really neat scarves and shawls using the patterns in the book.

Thoroughly enjoyed this book and the explanation of the 3 ways of knitting with beads. Would like to have seen more ideas for purses. Otherwise, well done with some beautiful examples. Good for all knitting levels.

I found this book the be the best written and easiest to follow of the knitting with bead books I have. I have made the purse on the cover at least a half dozen times and it is much easier than it looks. The projects are easy enough and can be varied with your own imagination. It's a wonderful book.

These projects are easier then they look. This book is well written and easy to follow.

This is a very nice book. A friend requested this book on her Christmas wish list. She was very happy when she received it.

This book is most informative and helpful in getting started with working with beads in knitted items. I've been looking for this book for some time due to the fact it has a scarf pattern in it that I've wanted for a very long time. I now have it and am planning on making it for a Christmas Gift this year.