Beadwork - Bead Knitting
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(paperback) 128 pages, colour (2008) £15.99 + £2.00 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here (Code no sp5110) This book is a fresh new take on jewellery making as artists Rosemary Hill combines beading, crocheting, knitting, felting and wireworking in unique ways for jewellery which is instantly wearable art. Crochet or knit silver or copper wire and mix with beads and findings; knit or crochet thin textured yarns such as linen, hemp or unique fibre blends to create wire-frame beads, fibre hoop earrings or an elegant scarf necklace; use a variety of felting techniques to create wire-caged beads, wide-cuff bracelets, rope necklaces and more. |
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(paperback) 64 pages, colour (2008) £14.95 + £1.75 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here (Code no sp4041) Antique beaded purses capture the imagination of artists and crafters today - this book demonstrates how to use patterns and motifs of vintage bags to create replicas of the purses with today's materials in easy step-by-step directions. Seven original patterns for bead knitted purses by the author are also presented with details of the antique purses which inspired them. A complete how-to book with photographs to guide even non-knitters to make beautiful beaded purses which will be heirlooms for years to come. |
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(paperback) 96 pages, colour (2007) £13.95 + £1.75 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here (Code no sp4057) To add colour, shimmer and style - knit with beads using easy techniques and 15 beautiful designs featuring beautiful yarns. Beads, large or small, facetted or polished, subtle or vibrant, can be worked into any knitted design. Each chapter presents step-by-step instructions and photos for a different creative technique, along with easy and fun-to-knit projects to learn from. |
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(hardback) 96 pages, colour (2008) £14.99 + £ 3.00 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here (Code no sp4009) Knitting and beading are two of the most popular contemporary crafts and this bookmoffers the opportunity to combine skills to create spectacular jewellery and accessories worked in wool and cotton yarns, and some more adventurous media such as leather thronging and wire. The projects use just a few basic stitches which are explained in detail, and the designs are embellished with a wide range of beads of all sizes from bugle and seed beads to ceramic and facetted crystals and shiny metallics. 16 unique jewellery designs, ranging from earrings and necklaces to chokers, anklebands and handbags. |
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Beads and Jewellery - Wire Jewellery (MORE in this category)
(paperback) 64 pages, colour (2007) £8.99 + £ 1.50 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here (Code no sp3859) This book shows the reader how to create 27 original and exciting projects using wire, beads, metallic threads and basic knitting skills. If you can cast on and knit a row, you have all the skills you need to make structured fabrics, beautiful bags, decorative flowers, sparkling braids, fairy collars, spiral scarves and more! . |
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Beadwork - Bags and Amulet
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(paperback) 112 pages, colour (2006) - Temporarily unavailable (Code no sp3810) In this book beadwork artists Julia pretl shares what she learned about the Old World techniques of bead knittin with modern-day beaders and knitters. The book has detailed instructions and drawings for 10 colourful, silky, tapestry-like purses bags and accessories. See also Julia's new book Little Bead Boxes. |
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(paperback) 50 pages, colour (2005) £10.95 + £2.00 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here (Code no sp3640) Knitting with beads is a special branch of needlework. The stunning array of beads available today allows you to make dozens of exquisite pieces of jewellery and wonderful wearables that just sparkle! Most projects knitted with beads are very portable. The beads need to be pre-strung so there are no loose beads to put on after knitting has begun. So bead knitting is ideal for travel as well as a home craft. Many small projects including bracelets, lariat necklaces, other necklaces, earrings, pins, small bags hats, cuffs, tassels and even a poncho. |
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30 Beautiful Sweaters, Scarves, Hats & Gloves (hardback) 128 pages, colour photos & diags £17.95 + £3.95 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here (Code No. sp3227) Combine knitting and beading in the remarkable projects created by Jane Davis who is renowned in the world of both crafts. She has expanded the traditional repertoire of ornate bags and purses to include sweaters, scarves, hats and other designs in casual and contemporary styles, as well as the romantic beadwork knitting of the past. With no beading experience, the reader will be able to learn some incredible techniques while knitting beautiful projects to wear every day.. |
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Beadwork - Bead Crochet (MORE
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(paperback) 160 pages, colour photos and diags (2004) £15.95 + £3.00 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here Knit & Crochet with Beads is the tenth in the Interweave Press series of
individual technique beadwork books and shows how sparkling beads among
knitted and crochet stitches can bring texture and colour to one-of-a-kind
garments and accessories. |
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Beads and Jewellery - Wire
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(paperback) 96 pages, colour photos and mono diags (2003) £12.95 + £1.50 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here 30 exciting and innovative projects to knit by hand, machine or the Viking technique. necklaces, bracelets and collars; baskets, boxes and bowls; beaded ties and purses; and more ! Knitting with wire is becoming very popular among not only knitters but also beadworkers, wireworkers and jewellery makers. With only basic knitting skills you can use this book with its complete descriptions of tools and techniques to embellish with beads and make findings and finshes for your projects. See also Nancie's book Crochet with Wire |
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Beads and Jewellery - Wire
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(paperback) 20 pages, colour photos and diags (2003) £5.50 + £1.50 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here Patterns for crocheting with wire, knitting with wire (on needles by hand) and knitting with a Wyr Knittr gadget. |
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Beadwork
- Bead Knitting BEAD KNITTED PENDANT BAGS (paperback) 32 pages, b&w illustrations & colour cover photos (1995) £8.50 + £1.25 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here Instructions and patterns for two types of bead knitted pendant bags (or amulet purses) with embellishments for different effects. (Use 0000 knitting needles - see our FULL CATALOGUE) |
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Beadwork
- Bead Knitting BEAD KNITTED PENDANT BAGS ETC 1
(paperback) 48 pages, b&w illustrations & colour cover photos (1996) £8.50 + £1.25 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here Instructions for 2 pendant bags and a matching handbag. (Use 0000 knitting needles - see our FULL CATALOGUE) |
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Beadwork
- Bead Knitting BEAD KNITTED PENDANT BAGS ETC 2
(paperback) 48 pages, b&w illustrations & colour cover photos (1996) £8.50 + £1.25 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here Instructions for 2 pendant bags and a matching handbag. (Use 0000 knitting needles - see our FULL CATALOGUE) |
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- Bead Knitting BEAD KNITTED PENDANT BAGS ETC 3
(paperback) 48 pages, b&w illustrations & colour cover photos (1996) £8.50 + £1.25 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here Instructions for 2 pendant bags and a matching handbag. (Use 0000 knitting needles - see our FULL CATALOGUE) |
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CLASSIC BEADED PURSE PATTERNS (paperback) 56 pages, colour photos & b&w illustrations (1995) £9.50 + £1.25 p&p Discount p&p offer! - click here 26 historic beaded bag designs presented in colour with charted patterns for bead knitters who wish to recreate them.
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