How Do You Crochet A Multi Strand Bead Necklace?
If you can crochet a chain stitch, you can make an attractive beaded necklace. This necklace features two strands of different lengths made from crocheted metallic thread. The beads are incorporated into the stitches rather than strung on after the chain is completed. Any size or shape of bead can be used as long as the hole in the bead is large enough for the crochet thread to go through. String 15 beads onto the ball of crochet cotton in the order you want them to be on your necklace for the first strand of the necklace. As you work, let the beads fall against the ball of thread, pulling up only the bead you are working with at the time. Crochet a 10-inch chain. Bring the first bead up to your crochet hook. Hook the yarn on the other side of the bead and make a chain stitch, capturing the bead in the center of the stitch. Chain stitch for 1 inch. Pull up your second bead. Chain over the second bead as for the first. Continue chaining 1 inch and adding another bead 13 more times for a
