Beading experts, teachers, and jewellery designers Bert and Dana Freed share their techniques and complete step-by-step directions for a delightful array of bead crochet jewellery projects. Using a wide range of stunning beads in lovely colour combinations, the 27 bead crochet pieces may look complicated but are very easy to make following their clearly explained techniques and expert tips. Organized so that you start with the foundations of bead crochet, the basic chain stitch, you progress through each level to achieve more advanced techniques like creating texture with beads, or making a six-colour tubular jewellery design. Beginning with a comprehensive tools and materials chapter, all the supplies you need are covered in detail. Next come the projects, starting with simple chain stitch patterns and progressing to chunky dimensional rope-like pieces. Each section opens with step-by-step directions accompanied by clear photographs to illustrate the techniques needed for the proceeding projects. The last part of the book, "Advanced Tips and Tricks," offers troubleshooting advice and suggestions for making your bead crochet experience as smooth as possible.

Photographer(s): Morris Hillquit Professor in Labor and Social Thought Senior Associate at Minda de Ginzburg Center for European Studies George Ross