{"id":14910,"date":"2023-03-28T11:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-28T15:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/?p=14910"},"modified":"2023-03-28T11:32:23","modified_gmt":"2023-03-28T15:32:23","slug":"bead-crochet-success-on-your-first-try","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/2023\/03\/28\/bead-crochet-success-on-your-first-try\/","title":{"rendered":"Bead Crochet Success on Your First Try"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Crocheted ropes of beads may look complicated<\/strong>, but it&#8217;s actually very easy to create this earthy boho look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You only need to know a single basic crochet stitch!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/bead-Crochet-for.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/bead-Crochet-for-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14911\" width=\"450\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/bead-Crochet-for-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/bead-Crochet-for-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/bead-Crochet-for-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/bead-Crochet-for-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/bead-Crochet-for.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Watch the video to learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Simple steps for crocheting with beads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tips for choosing the right thread<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Which beads you should never use in bead crochet projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ideas for jewelry you can make using your crocheted pieces<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Tools &amp; Materials:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2sN7grE\">Crochet cotton<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2QQLhIa\">S-lon<\/a> or other cord of appropriate weight for your beads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beads with a large enough hole for your cord to pass through<br>**Do not use beads with sharp edges such as Swarovski crystals or bugle beads**<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2T0SZlG\">Size E, 3.5 mm crochet hook<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2QVEKfb\">Big eye needles<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Button for closure of bracelet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2N5cJAN\">Hypo-cement<\/a> or other jewelry glue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If making a necklace, findings may include head pins, eye pins, bead cones, chain and a clasp<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/crocheting-with-beads-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/crocheting-with-beads-2-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/crocheting-with-beads-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/crocheting-with-beads-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/crocheting-with-beads-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/crocheting-with-beads-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/crocheting-with-beads-2.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Materials for Pink Posy bracelet:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>**Note: a few of the colors I used are no longer available, I&#8217;ve linked to similar items<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dollarbeadbox.com\/4mm-Czech-Glass-Saucer-\u2013-Amethyst-\u2013-24-pcs_p_3229.html\">4 mm Czech glass saucer, Amethyst<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dollarbeadbox.com\/4mm-Machine-Cut-Bicone-Beads-\u2013-French-Rosaline-\u2013-24-qty_p_1630.html\">4 mm Czech glass machine cut<\/a>, Fuchsia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dollarbeadbox.com\/6mm-Czech-Glass-Druk-\u2013-Light-Amethyst-\u2013-32-pcs_p_3067.html\">6 mm Czech glass druk, Amethyst<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dollarbeadbox.com\/6mm-Czech-Glass-Rondelle-\u2013-Peach-Rainbow-Iris-\u2013-45-pcs_p_2602.html\">6 mm Czech glass rondelle, Peach Rainbow Iris<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dollarbeadbox.com\/search.asp?keyword=7mm+czech+fire+polish\">7 mm Czech fire polish<\/a>, Rose Luster<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artbeads.com\/search\/?keyword=czech%20glass%20button\">Czech glass button<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/crocheting-with-beads-2-2023.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/crocheting-with-beads-2-2023-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14912\" srcset=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/crocheting-with-beads-2-2023-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/crocheting-with-beads-2-2023-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/crocheting-with-beads-2-2023-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/crocheting-with-beads-2-2023-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/crocheting-with-beads-2-2023.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Au Natural necklace:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>**Note: this started as a bracelet, as shown in the video, then I changed my mind and made it into a necklace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Czech glass &amp; chips mix, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2SZNYtG\">Champignon<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dollarbeadbox.com\/25-x-18mm-Hand-painted-Chinese-Porcelain-Hex-oval-\u2013-Cream-Brown-Taupe--1-qty_p_1597.html\">Hand painted Chinese porcelain bead<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artbeads.com\/jewelry-supplies\/dakota-stones-unakite-25mm-donut-pendant-pend-1081\/\">25mm Unakite donut pendant<\/a> (shown, but not used)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artbeads.com\/search\/?keyword=dragonfly%20button\">Dragonfly button<\/a>, for bracelet (the one I used is from ArtBeads, but is out of stock, I&#8217;ve linked to similar buttons)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/crocheting-with-beads-1-2023.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/crocheting-with-beads-1-2023-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/crocheting-with-beads-1-2023-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/crocheting-with-beads-1-2023-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/crocheting-with-beads-1-2023-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/crocheting-with-beads-1-2023-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/crocheting-with-beads-1-2023.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Beads with 1mm holes would be ideal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don&#8217;t use a cord that is too fine for the beads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crystals and bugle beads could cut your thread<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work from the spool, string on your beads first<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It&#8217;s better to string on more beads than you think you&#8217;ll need<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are using larger beads 6-9mm+, you&#8217;ll want to space them out on the cord when crocheting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do a few tests to determine how much to space them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A good place to start:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2-3mm beads &#8211; 1 bead every chain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4-5mm beads &#8211; 1 bead every other chain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6-8mm beads &#8211; 2 empty chains between every bead<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Overview of the steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start by making a chain of enough stitches to loop around your button closure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leave an 8&#8243; tail so you can sew the loop closed later.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make your piece as long as you want (enough wraps for a bracelet, lengths for a necklace, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cut the thread, leaving a 10&#8243; or so tail.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tie on a button last (loop thread through button loop or holes a few times)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knot and secure with a dab of glue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test chain on other end for size in relation to button, knot closed and secure with a dab of glue.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy the video, happy creating!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Bead Crochet Success on Your First Try | Beginner Bead Crochet\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/p-Dd8as4-rE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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