Recently my friend Bonny told me that she was taking a Craftsy.com class learning to knit with beads and that she just finished making a beaded cuff. I love beads and I love how they fit into crafts, especially with knitting.
Since one of my goals is to knit a few more shawls this year, I decided to enroll in Laura Nelkins Craftsy class , Knitting with Beads, the same online class as Bonny. Like all the Craftsy classes, you can start and go at your own pace, which I love!
Courtesy of Craftsy.com
A Note from Laura Nelkin, Instructor of Knitting with Beads
Beads add texture and surface interest to your knitwear, making this class perfect for anyone looking to add some sparkle to their knits. In addition to my exclusive patterns for a dynamic cuff and two multi-sized shawls in both lace-weight and fingering-weight yarn, my online class, Knitting with Beads, shares with you the techniques you will need to incorporate beads into any of your projects. With these new skills, you will become the independent knitter you’ve always wanted to be. Join me in this class, get my patterns, and enjoy a whole new level of knitting!
Last year I attempted beads in a hand-spun shawl and I really love how it turned out but haven’t done anything since. I knitted Multnomah by Kate Ray and added beads on the right side row with 181 stitches before the increases. So, I did this: k5, k1 w/bead and repeated up to 2 stitches before marker. I then repeated this step on the 2nd half and loved it! To me, beads just make your shawl shine and by adding a special touch, it becomes very unique.
You can find out more about this project on my Ravelry project page and on my project page with Craftsy!
My Sea Colored Multnomah
I’m very excited about this class and think it will hone my skills not only in using beads, but in knitting shawls. Do you enjoy knitting with beads? If so, what projects have you made incorporating beads?
If you love learning new crafts and more, be sure to check out Craftsy other classes to!
Until next time, happy knitting, crocheting, spinning and crafting!
Hello
That seems to be very nice thing 
I’ve tried knitting with beads, and made wristbands http://mudviabidvi.blogspot.com/2012/02/meile-ir-siluma.html
Greta your wristbands are beautiful
Thank you for sharing!
You’re welcome
In lithuanian, these are called “riešinės”, so You can find more beautiful works 
I am thinking of doing this class too. I have knit with beads before (scarf) but I am always looking for new ideas and ways to improve my knitting.
I am too and I love the format of the class
I’m so happy you’re doing this class, too
Though I think you’re far more gifted than I am when it comes to knitting with beads. I’ve done a scarf (which isn’t blocked yet) and the beaded cuff. I haven’t started my shawl yet.
Thanks for the shout out!
Have agreat weekend!
Me too Bonny and you’re most welcome for the shout out
. I will have to humbly disagree on your comment though…I have a long way to go in knitting with beads and there is so much to learn!
Your Multnomah is beautiful! I’ve dabbled a little with beads & knitting. I made Beaded-Linen Lace Shawl by Karen Rumpza. It really ended up too long, and I really didn’t like working with linen. And I also felt the stringing-on of SO MANY beads was a PITA. I finished it back in 2005 and still have NOT worn it. :/ Wanna auction it off?? LoL!
Thank you so much Wen, it truly was fun to use my very own handspun and to incorporate the beads. Oh my goodness, I can’t believe that you haven’t worn the shawl you knitted, even if it was a PITA (lol). I say we should auction it off!