Betsy Beads: Confessions of a Left-brained Knitter

Betsy Beads: Confessions of a Left-brained Knitter

Betsy Hershberg, Elaine Rowley (Editor), Alexis D. Xenakis (By (photographer))
$28.69
Publication Date: February 21st, 2012
Publisher:
XRX Books
ISBN:
9781933064253
Pages:
192

Description

Betsy Beads uses commonly available materials to knit beaded items with uncommon polish. Betsy frames the issues to consider when choosing fibers, beads, knitting needles, and closure options. Betsy Beads introduces basic bead knitting techniques, then shows how to use them to make Betsy's beaded components: chains, beads, flat straps, fabrics.

5 construction-technique-based sections feature over 30 projects: necklaces, bracelets, earrings, evening bags, belts, suspenders, scarves, headbands, Christmas and Easter ornaments, and a yarmulke! Each section begins with easy Tech Trial pieces so knitters can learn the techniques with stash yarn and beads before trying one of Betsy's designs or building one of their own.

Jewelry often has no wrong side and Betsy's Tech Tips reveals how to keep beaded knitting 360-visible.

About the Author

Betsy Hershberg is a lifelong knitter who designs bead-knitted jewelry and accessories. She lives in Philadelphia. Elaine Rowley is the former editor of Knitter's Magazine and an editor for XRX Books. She lives in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Alexis D. Xenakis is the publisher of Knitter's Magazine and XRX Books. He lives in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.