COURSE TITLE and REGISTRATION NUMBER:

BK0101: BEGINNING BEAD-KNITTING: BEADED SHELL-EDGED NECKLACE BAG

 
SKILL SET AREA:

fiber arts: bead knitting

 
PREREQUISITES:

None

 
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:

Learn the basics of bead knitting.

To complete a small, knitted beaded necklace bag.

 

 
DESCRIPTION of MAJOR PROJECTS/TASKS:

If you do not already know how to knit, or need a review, or need to practice using the very narrow 0000-knitting needle, you will be taught. This includes the knit stitch, casting on stitches, binding off stitches, and counting rows and stitches.

Using 11/0 seed beads, Perle Cotton #8, and 4-aught knitting needles, create a small bead-knitted necklace bag.

 
DESCRIPTION of SKILLS/TECHNIQUES/CONCEPTS TO BE LEARNED:

Basics of knitting.

Basics of bead-knitting.

 
CLASS TIME ESTIMATE:

3 hours for session one
choosing materials, discussion instructions, learn or re-learning knitting, basics of tools, begin the project

Student will complete bead-knitted bag at home (should take about 5-6 hours), and return for follow-up session. Q&A session, making necessary corrections, embellishing the bag, making the neckband.

 
MIN/MAX # STUDENTS PER CLASS:

2-8 students

 
CLASS FEE and DEPOSIT:

$30.00 instructional fee plus $10.00 for instructional book
$40.00 deposit reserves space

 
ADDITIONAL CLASS COSTS PER STUDENT:

Yes, beads, cord and knitting needles

 
WRITTEN COURSE DESCRIPTION

CENTER FOR BEADWORK & JEWELRY ARTS

BK0101:  BEGINNING BEAD-KNITTING: BEADED SHELL-EDGED NECKLACE BAG FOR THE BEGINNER
Instructor: Jozelle Johnson Crabtree
$30.00 instructional fee, plus $10.00 Required Instructional Book  ($40.00 deposit reserves space)

Class Description: Learn to make bead-knitted bags, using seed beads, perle cotton and 4-aught knitting needles.

You do NOT have to know how to knit before this class. You'll be taught.

A follow-up class will be scheduled, as well.

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At the beginning of this class, the typical student should be able to do/know the following: No requirements. Knowledge of knitting is helpful but not required
At the end of this class, the typical student should be able to achieve/accomplish/learn the following: - knit using beads and perle cotton
Written Instructions Provided YES
Finished Sample(s) Provided YES
Supply List

1 ball of perle cotton #8 (color to match beads)
1 tube of 11/0 seed beads (28-30 grams)
1 bobbin of Nymo thread or C-lon thread to attach any embellishments
(any beads, charms, buttons you may want to use to embellish the bag)
2 #0000 knitting needles
1 big eye needle

 

Optional (these will be provided for the class, if you do not want to purchase your own)
small crochet hook (like a size 8)
scissors
tapestry needle or Sharps beading needle, size #10

 

 

 
List of Required and Recommended Reading Provided Bead Knitted Pendant Bags by Theresa Williams
Bead Knitted Pendant Bags Etc. 1 by Theresa Williams
Bead Knitted Pendant Bags Etc. 2 by Theresa Williams
Bead Knitted Pendant Bags Etc. 3 by Theresa Williams
Beaded Bags & More by Jules & Kaethe Kliot
INSTRUCTOR(S):

Jozelle Johnson Crabtree

 
HOW OFTEN COURSE OFFERED: once a quarter