Adding beads to your knitted or crocheted garment is super simple. It also adds interest on otherwise plain creations! There are actually two methods (that I know of) for doing this! For each method, I will explain the crochet instructions first.
Method #1 (Crocheting):
Note: The first method works best on small projects.
String the desired amount of beads onto your yarn.
If you hold your index finger out while you crochet, the beads will be easier to work with if you hold them in your hand behind your finger.
When you've gotten to the point that you wish to place a bead, push it down your yarn and into place (see below). Just crochet the stitch as you normally would, making sure that the bead is facing the front of the garment.
Method #1 (Knitting):
String the desired amount of beads onto your yarn and knit up to the point that you wish to place a bead. Push the bead very close to your right-hand needle.
Simply knit the next stitch, making sure to knit with the bead.
After a few rows, your work will look like this.
Method #2 (Crocheting):
Note: You will need a small enough crochet hook to fit through the eye of your bead.
Place your bead onto your small crochet hook.
Crochet up to the point that you wish to place the bead. This can be at the middle of a stitch (which is what I'm doing) or after you make a stitch.
Slip the loop that you wish to place the bead on off of your larger hook.
Insert your small crochet hook into the loop and pull it through the bead.
Pull your smaller hook out of the loop and slide the larger hook back into the loop.
Continue crocheting as you normally would.
Method #2 (Knitting):
Slip the stitch that you wish to place the bead on off of your right-hand needle and insert your small crochet hook.
Using the hook, pull the stitch through the bead. Place the bead back onto your right-hand needle.
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