Tips for Adding Beads to Hand-Crocheted Pieces

There is a very wide variety of beads that one can choose from and this because of the increasing popularity of jewel making and beading. Beads are inexpensive and are readily available. Beads come in different sizes and shapes made from different materials. If you aim at adding a single focus bead or several beads to your crotchet beads, the process is very simple but the result is simply astonishing.

A warning that comes with all beading instructions is on baby items. Beads can be very dangerous when swallowed as they can cause choking. Babies may resort to playing with the beads on their clothes and this will eventually loosen the beads which may end up in their mouths causing them to chock. It is advisable to simply not use beads on when crocheting baby items.

Embellishing your crotchet project using beads is a simple process that is independent the complexity or simplicity of your crotchet project. When buying beads ensure that the bead holes will fit over your yarn otherwise you might have a frustrating experience crocheting with beads. The bead may also fray your thread as you struggle to push it through. The fraying reduces the elegance of your finished product.

The first thing to do is decide on the number of beads and where to position them on your project. You can add a single bead, a few beads or several beads the choice is yours. You will also need to decide whether you will use a pattern or randomly place the beads. Once you decide these then you can purchase the beads.

Always consider the quality of the beads, whenever you are selecting beads. For machine washed items always use sturdy beads. Delicate beads can be used on items that are hand washed. Regardless of the kind of beads, it is necessary to ensure they are quality beads to ensure they last as long as the finished crochet project.

If you are using different beads, take note that you will place them on your project in a reverse order so it will help if you lined your beads in reverse order. You have two choices on how to add beads to your crochet project. Adding your beads as you crochet is the first option. With this option, when you reach the place you want to place the bead, you will feed the beads to your crotchet hook and secure it by making a last yarn over it. If your project is a lacy or open design then you will have to use this first option.

The second choice is to finish crocheting your fabric and then sew the beads on the finished fabric. It's advisable to use the same thread or crochet yarn as your fabric to sew the beads. This makes the thread to blend with your fabric. This is the best option when dealing with tightly woven crotchet fabrics.

Beads add visual interest and sparkle to simple crochet projects. The process of adding beads is fairly simple regardless of whether you are adding hundred of beads or just a single bead.