Project 1: Chain Stitch Necklace

Start from the very beginning of bead crochet and learn to to crochet beads with a chain stitch to make a sparkly necklace which combines size 6/0 seed beads, crystals, shaped beads and nylon cord.

Students will learn how to string beads in a pattern, the basic slip knot and chain stitch, crochet with beads, finish a necklace with bead caps and attach a clasp with basic wire working techniques. No crochet experience needed.

Project 2: Tubular Bead Crochet Pendant

Learn bead crochet with the slip stitch method, the one most commonly used to make the popular bead crochet ropes. Students will make at 3.5" tube of size 8/0 beads which can be strung as a straight tube or turned into a teardrop-shaped pendant and walk out of class wearing their new creation.

You will learn how to string beads in a pattern, bead crochet in the round, add a new thread, finish a piece with bead caps, and how to combine the bead crochet tube with wire and crystals to create a fun focal piece. Students must know how to make a slip knot and chain stitch before class.

Project 3: Bead Crocheted Snake Project

Take crochet to the next level by making your own modern, smaller version of a Turkish prisoner-of-war snake in size 8/0 beads. Based on the souvenir snakes made by Turkish POWs in World War I, this class will teach the bead crochet method used by the Turkish POWs, how to increase and decrease beads, how to chart letters, how to crochet on both sides of a foundation chain and how to make a brick stitch tongue. Previous experience with tubular bead crochet is necessary.