Knitting with Beads : 30 Beautiful Sweaters, Scarves, Hats and Gloves

Knit one and bead too: these patterns combine two favorite crafts for breathtaking results.

Thirty gorgeous projects, shown in color photos and accompanied by charts, offer a variety of styles, colors, and materials.

Every design simply begs knitters to try out new techniques.

Picture a lacelike scarf knit from angora yarn, accented with delicate crystals.

Enjoy an evening out dressed in a black knit camisole, embellished with small metallic beads and shimmery beaded fringe.

See how a simple, classic cable hat becomes something special with sparkly beaded details.

A beautiful autumn shawl drips with bead fringing, and it's super quick to make. Or jazz up a denim-colored tank top and bag, transform a beret into something oh-so-chic, and dress up a pair of woolen gloves.

A basics section details several techniques for incorporating beads into knitting, including embroidery, fringe, and applique.