From Booklist
One look at Barry's snazzy bracelets, necklaces, and doodads, and handicrafters will rush out for supplies. The idea that such dynamite-looking jewelry can be created at home is really exciting. Of course, there's a catch: experience in both beading and crochet is a must, despite sections on basics that Barry herself admits aren't really enough for beginners. But readers skilled in both crafts will have a great time. A full-color photo of each finished project faces a list of required materials, which is accompanied by a handy listing of page references to tips and techniques found elsewhere in the book. A scattering of diagrams accompanies instructions that carry crafters from setting the pattern and making that all-important sample swatch to applying closures and finishing touches. And if that's still not enough to whet the appetite, Barry concludes with a glorious photomontage of spectacular creations, a "Gallery of Bead Crochet." Add this beauty to collections where beading books are popular. Stephanie Zvirin
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Library Journal
". . .will be welcome in public library crafts collections."


Family Circle Easy Knitting
"Experienced beaders [can] jump straight into this beautifully produced collection, using eye-popping colors and unique shapes to fashion textured [accessories]."


Lydia Borin, BeadWrangler.com
"[This book] is a must-have . . . for crocheters and those interested in bead crochet . . . perfect for contemporary bead crochet adventures."


Bead Society of Los Angeles
"This isn't the typical tutorial on how to make crocheted ropes or purses . . . takes both crafts to a new level."


Bead Society of New Jersey
"The illustrated directions for crochet are wonderful . . . Another must-have book for your library."


Creative Knitting
"Newcomers to either [beading or crocheting] will find enough information in these chapters to get started…Illustrations are outstanding."


Belle Armoire
"If your tastes run to chunky, fun, and colorful, the projects in this book are for you."


Step By Step Beads
"The projects in [this book] incorporate beads and fiber into tantalizing pieces that invite you to touch and admire them."


Book Description
Showcasing the latest innovative craft pairing, beads and crochet, this guide provides a comprehensive overview of bead crochet that includes history, tools, beading stitches, and basic crochet techniques. A dozen exciting projects are included that use a variety of cords and yarn sizes, thicknesses, and textures to create clothing accessories, jewelry, and sculptural pieces. Projects are offered at all skill levels, and each one is presented with step-by-step instructions and simple illustrations, along with helpful hints and tricks to simplify each technique. A colorful gallery full of original work profiles talisman necklaces, groom’s prayer beads, a variety of miser bags, and a Vermont wilderness bracelet.



About the Author
Bethany Barry is a self-taught beader who opened a series of bead and handmade jewelry stores in Florida, California, and New Jersey. She lives in Forest Dale, Vermont.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Professional beader Bethany Barry shows you how to combine a vibrant selection of seed and accent beads with simple crochet techniques to create an enticing cache of jewelry, accessories, and sculptural pieces. After mastering the basics, beaders of all skill levels will find 12 exciting projects, including a chunky cuff-style bracelet inspired by the night sky, a versatile talisman necklace, classic spiral earrings, a playful beaded collar, a bejeweled circle purse, and more. And a colorful gallery brimming with original creations is sure to spark your imagination while inspiring you to new heights of creative expression.

FROM THE CRITICS

Family Circle Easy Knitting

Experienced beaders will be able to jump straight into this beautifully produced collection, using eye-popping colors and unique shapes to fashion textured bags, bracelets and necklaces.

Bead Society of New Jersey

The illustrated directions for crochet are wonderful . . . Another must-have book for your library.

Bead Society of Los Angeles

This isn't the typical tutorial on how to make crocheted ropes or purses ￯﾿ﾽ [this book] takes both crafts to a new level.

Step By Step Beads

The projects in Bead Crochet incorporate beads and fiber into tantalizing pieces that invite you to touch and admire them.

Creative Knitting

Newcomers to either [beading or crocheting] will find enough information in these chapters to get started...Illustrations are outstanding. Read all 7 "From The Critics" >

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