How Do You Crochet With Wire And Beads?
One of the fun things about crafting is combining tools and materials that would not normally go together. Crocheting with wire is not new in the general scheme of things, but if it’s new to you it’s definitely worth a try! Adding beads can turn a piece of wire mesh into some fantastic jewelry or art. Here are ways to crochet with the beads. Make a loop the approximate size your stitches will be and wrap the tail around the wire. Insert your hook. Slide a bead (or several, depending on size) up to the loop and wrap the wire around the hook above the beads. Pull the wire through the loop, leaving the beads on the other side. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until your chain is the length you want, make a plain chain stitch and pull the tail through to secure the end. Chain (without beads) to the length (or width if you want to work wide) your project will be plus one. Wire doesn’t bounce back the way yarn does so work slowly and deliberately to make each stitch the same size and to avoid kinks. Sli
