CraftArtEdu - Knitting and Crocheting with Beads!

Beaded Beauties Step-by-Step! Judith Durant has been playing with yarn and thread since her mother taught her how to knit when she was eight years old. She was introduced to beadwork when she worked for Interweave Press, and when she realized there were not enough hours in the day to pursue both passions, she decided to bring the two together -- with stunning results as you can see!   Judith has knitted many projects with beads, and in her latest class, she's crocheting with beads. Judith is truly an amazing teacher and artist!   Enjoy! Donna Kato Founder, CraftArtEdu.com    P.S. Note the special prices on Judith's other classes, too! New! Bead Crochet Bag with Judith Durant   This craft, crocheting with beads, dates back to the early 19th century! The burgundy bag in this project is 5" wide, 4" tall and has a 7" handle that slips over the wrist. It is crocheted back and forth in one piece, and seamed up the sides. Increasing the number of beads between the stitches creates the darling flared shape. Judith includes lots of tips such as dealing with kinky thread, and adding beaded picot fringe!       Preview and Purchase Judith's New Class! Level: Intermediate | $15       Your Favorite Crochet Thread!   Aunt Lydia's Crochet Thread is not only perfect for crocheting, but for your beaded crochet and knitting projects, too! In her Bead Crochet Bag class, Judith uses Aunt Lydia's Classic 10 in Burgundy, but there are 57 more gorgeous colors to choose from! For the Beady Cable Tote below, she uses Aunt Lydia's Fashion 3 in Warm Teal which is one of 27 beautiful colors!  To learn more about Aunt Lydia's Crochet Thread, be sure to like them on Facebook! Incorporating beads into your knitted or crochet work can add dazzle and character! Knitting with Beads with Judith Durant By making this gorgeous little sampler purse, you will learn five distinct, fun techniques to add beaded beauty to your knitted items! As you can see, you will be creating heirlooms to give as gifts or to keep for yourself. The first technique, Bead Knitting, dates to at least the mid-19th century, and was popular with Victorian era knitters.  With Beaded Knitting, the bead (or beads) lies on the thread between two stitches. This technique allows you to shape your knitted piece. Slip Stitch Bead Knitting leaves a bead (or beads) floating on top of a slip stitch or stitches. Beads can be placed randomly or in a pattern, and are prestrung on to the knitting yarn. With Carry-Along Bead Knitting, you string beads on to a separate thread that you carry along with your main yarn, which allows you to use beads that are too small to thread onto your knitting yarn. You can also use large beads with this method. Add beads to individual stitches with the Hook Bead Knitting technique. No pre-stringing is necessary, saving wear and tear on delicate yarn.   Add these five techniques to your knitting toolbox, and you'll be able to add beads to all of your knitting projects, turning them into intricate works of art!   Preview and Purchase This Class Skill Level: Advanced Beginner | $30  Special Price: $22 through February 12 2013   Beady Cable Tote with Judith Durant   This beaded bag is not only gorgeous, but practical! Use colorful thread for an everyday work or shopping tote. A smaller version in black would make a sleek evening accessory, and an even smaller version in white with pearl beads would be perfect for a summer bride. It's approximately 32" in circumference, 13" tall and has two 24" handles. This bag has a substantial, sturdy base and is fully lined.   Preview and Purchase This Class Level: Intermediate | $30  Special Price: $22 through February 12, 2013     Don't miss Judith's FREE Class!   Kitchener Stitch Grafting With this essential technique, Judith teaches you how two sets of matching stitches can be grafted together invisibly. Watch this FREE class now!

Judith Durant Judith Durant is a knitter and beadworker, as well as author and editor of several books on both subjects. Trained as a theatrical costume designer, she took a circuitous route through various costume shops in New York, to a New York theatrical book publishing house, and on to Interweave Press in Colorado where she was book editor and one of the founding editors of Interweave Knits. Judith is currently a freelance writer, editor, designer, and teacher based in Lowell, Massachusetts. Her newest book, Knit One, Bead Too, combines her passions for yarn and beads. Location: St. Lowell, Massachusetts, United States Instructor since: 2010

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