April 3rd, 2012

Tuesday’s Knitting Tip – How to Add a Bead to a Knit Stitch

This week’s knitting tip comes from knitwear designer Laura Nelkin.

Ever wonder how to add beads to your knitting? In this video I teach you a trick for adding beads easily with either a crochet hook OR a piece of Super Floss!

Adding beads to your knitting gives it weight, flare and a bit of bling. You can take a simple design and really help it shine! I’ll be coming to WEBS to teach for my first time later this month and look forward to sharing more of my beading techniques with you all…can’t wait!

If you’re interested in learning more about how to knit with beads, Laura will be teaching two classes in a couple weeks at our store. Follow the links below to find out more.

 Advanced Lace with Beads April 21st

 Butin: A Beaded Necklace April 20th

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Ecommerce Marketing Manager at WEBS - America’s Yarn Store

Dena started working at WEBS in 2006, shortly after she learned to knit. She also dabbles in crochet and weaving. She finds knitting complements her marathon and triathlon training really well.

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8 Responses to “Tuesday’s Knitting Tip – How to Add a Bead to a Knit Stitch”

1. Pwpsh Says:
   April 4th, 2012 at 11:04 am

   Couldn’t get into the class. Glad it is so popular. Thank you for the video.

2. Amber Gibbons Nagel Says:
   April 4th, 2012 at 11:18 am

   can you thread the beads on your yarn before you start knitting?

3. Isobel Abelson Says:
   April 4th, 2012 at 8:54 pm

   Where can you get Super Floss?

4. Laura Nelkin Says:
   April 5th, 2012 at 11:14 am

    Hi!  I think there is still room in both classes… perhaps give Webs a call?  I’d love to meet you!

5. Laura Nelkin Says:
   April 5th, 2012 at 11:15 am

    You can.. but they will act differently.  I’ll be teaching this technique in my classes at Webs later in April!

6. Laura Nelkin Says:
   April 5th, 2012 at 11:15 am

    Hi Isobel!

   Super Floss is available in the dental floss section of your grocery or drug store… it’s right next to the toothbrushes!

7. Tina Says:
   April 5th, 2012 at 3:58 pm

   Did you have trouble registering for the class? There are still spaces available and we’d be happy to look into any issues you had while trying to get into the class! Give us a call at 1-800-367-9327.

8. Tina Says:
   April 6th, 2012 at 8:34 am

    Did you have trouble registering for the class? There are still spaces available and we’d be happy to look into any issues you had while trying to get into the class! Give us a call at 1-800-367-9327.

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