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10 Small and trendy fashion accessories for both knitters and beaders to make. - complete with a helpful DVD.

Bead Knitted Bags features the historically rich technique of bead knitting - a method of knitting beads directly into stitches to create a dense but supple tapestry-like fabric, in the style of vintage antique beaded bags. With detailed instruction and sequenced illustrations, the author provides clear, step-by-step guidance, complemented by the 20 video tutorials on the accompanying DVD. Each of the 10 projects contains a materials list, detailed knitting instruction, and color-coded graphs of the entire pattern or a repeating motif. Each project has a unique strap, closure, or edging, and the author provides finishing suggestions and helpful hints throughout the book.

About the Author

Julia S. Pretl, of Baltimore, Maryland, has been featured in Beadwork in the Baltimore Sun, and in several galleries and exhibits. Her pieces have recently been featured in 500 Beaded Objects (Lark, 2004) and Beading for the Soul (Interweave, 2005). She teaches classes and workshops and is well known in the local, national, and online beadwork communities.

Product Details

Paperback: 112 pages
Publisher: Creative Publishing international; Pap/DVD edition (October 1, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1589232895
ISBN-13: 978-1589232891
Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 8.8 x 0.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #141,113 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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total bead count, empty stitches, bead knitting, finishing suggestions, graphed pattern, stitch empty, twisted wire needle, double knitting, knit stitch, purl row, knitted bags, accent beads, knitting instructions, empty needle, knit row, new stitch, next stitch, adding beads, third stitch, lining fabric, last increase, catch the thread, jump rings, pattern segment, first stitch

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5.0 out of 5 stars Been looking for a book like this for a long time, December 12, 2006

By	Miss Climpson (Minnesota) - See all my reviews

This is a very nice little book on knitting with beads. I've been looking for a book on the topic of knitting beaded bags for quite a while and this one explains it very well. The DVD really shows you how to do it. My only complaint (a small one) is that the DVD is a little hard to figure out. It shows how to knit both from the left and the right which is confusing if you choose the wrong one. Also, there is no audio on the DVD, which is ok, as long as you're aware of it. The DVD also contains the patterns in the book so you can print them off to carry around with you and your project. She also provides you with graph templates so you can design your own. Really a useful book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Bead Knitting Fun, March 8, 2007

By	CrochetQueen "Hook, Yarn and Needles" (Elko, NV United States) - See all my reviews

I am not only a bag maker but a beaded bag maker and I did have to learn the hard way from the old 1900 books but if you have been wanting to learn how to accomplish bead knitting this is a MUST have book. It comes with a CD which for me is an invaluable tool to learning. I love everything about this book and CD. It is laid out very nicely and for me everything is very clear and easy to follow. Plus in my opinion the patterns are timeless again this would be a great addition to your knitting library.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Bags of ideas, November 25, 2007

By	J. Y. Fox (Dublin Ireland) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is beautifully illustrated. Backed up with a great dvd. Projects are exquisite. Very easy-to-understand instructions. It would help if some suppliers for the projects were suggested. Even a novice to knitting would be able to tackle some of the designs, with a little help from a patient friend. Very good basic knitting tutorials included.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The start of a wonderful hobby!
This is a nice book that explains all basics for bead knitting in detail and contains beautiful patterns. Read more

Published 17 days ago by Ursula Moran

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Everything you could want in an instruction book, she takes you through it all. I've done other bead knitting, but this book is very helpful in all areas, now I can design my own... Read more

Published 1 month ago by Carin Pease

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!!
I had no idea this could even be done by knitting. These projects are beautiful and will make wonderful gifts!

Published 2 months ago by K. Barkley

5.0 out of 5 stars CD Includes Wonderful Left-handed Kniting Examples
I have been interested in bead knitted bags and this book is the first book on the subject in a long while. The wonderful suprise was the CD. Read more

Published 3 months ago by Sanjosemom

5.0 out of 5 stars DVD is great!
The DVD that is included with this book is wonderful - only wish there was at least some music or someone explaining what is actually happening - but it is very helpful be be able... Read more

Published 7 months ago by Georgia C. Kronenberg

4.0 out of 5 stars Best yet...
I taught myself to bead knit with an old magazine article, waaaaay back when there weren't any books on bead knitting. Read more

Published 10 months ago by Rosy

5.0 out of 5 stars Really Cool
Hey - I'm an old hippie - I also say groovy. Seriously, the book is fantastic. I have never worked with beads in my knitting and am looking forward to trying this out. Read more

Published on January 9, 2007 by SusieO

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