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Patterns & Projects for Beading & Crafts

Instructions

• To crochet a bead into each stitch as you go along - Begin by deciding how many beads you will need for the pattern you are visualizing.
• String the beads on to the crochet thread (beading needle or twisted wire needle with large eye for small beads) or yarn (tapestry needle for larger beads).  If you are using a large number of beads, it is easier to string on one row at a time, cutting the yarn after each row, and weaving in the yarn ends later.
• Insert the crochet hook into the back loop of the stitch, yarn over the hook, draw yarn through, which leaves two loops on the hook.  Slide a bead up close to the two loops, yarn over the hook, draw yarn through both loops, which holds the bead in place.
• To sew beads onto a finished crochet piece - So that the sewing blends into your piece, use the leftover tails of crochet thread or yarn that you crocheted your piece with.  Sew beads on with a half cross-stitch ( / ).