Bead crochet is a crochet technique that incorporates beads into a crochet fabric. The technique is used to produce decorative effects in women's fashion accessories. The word "crochet" is derived fro
A bead crochet necklace made from mercerized cotton, faceted chalcedony, and freshwater pearls. Two different attachment methods were used: the chalcedony beads were strung before construction and moved into position during crocheting; the pearls were attached by means of silver pins afterward. A chalcedony bead forms part of the clasp.
Convertible necklace/belt, drawstring change purse, and keychain
Comanche ration bag 1880 OHS
Bead weaving is a set of techniques for weaving sheets and objects of seed beads. Threads are strung through and/or around the beads to hold them together. It can be done either on a loom or using one
Bead crochet
…and a crochet side. Projects that are worked in rows would either have beads on both sides of the fabric or have alternating bead and non-bead rows. Off-loom stitches and fringing may also be used to add beads onto finished crochet work. Design considerations in bead crochet include the size of the yarn or…
A bracelet in progress on a bead-weaving loom
Undated rigid heddle for beadwork, Ho-chunk, Wisconsin.
An example of off-loom beadweaving, specifically plaiting, from Sarawak, Malaysia.