One of the many joys of working with beads is that they are so versatile. They can be used to embellish or as the highlight of the creation. Beads can take a simple design and make it sparkle and shine. The best thing about beads is that they come in so many different shapes, sizes, colors and textures. This makes them the perfect addition to any knitting project.
Knitting is the perfect way of creating a beautiful article of clothing to be worn, a beautiful blanket to cover your bed, a wonderful gift for a new mommy-to-be or just simply making something special to decorate your home. There are so many different varieties of knitting yarns and materials available today that you will have no time finding a project perfect for any occasion. A beautiful way of dressing up your knitting creations is by adding beads to serve as embellishments. You can simply sew the beads in a beautiful pattern to give it an fun, funky or even elegant look. You can also string the beads on your yarn and continue to knit as usual, giving you a beautifully beaded and knitted creation. Another popular use for beads in knitting is to use them to give your piece definition or texture. The simplest way to begin is to use a needle to string the beads on your yarn. Depending on the type of yarn you use and the size of beads you use you may need very few beads or you may need more beads. The next step is to simply knit your first stitch and slide the bead next to the stitch. Follow up by making another stitch, while keeping the bead in place, and you should have now enclosed the bead between the two stitches. You can also use a more messy approach and simply let the beads go where they want to go. The possibilities are endless when using beads in your knitting projects!
