TURKISH DELIGHT: TURKISH LOOPS BEAD CROCHET

Based on a bead crochet stitch that I learned in Turkey, this sparkly bracelet looks impressive but is actually quite easy and works up quickly. Students will learn how to string beads in a pattern and crochet the Turkish Loops stitch. Once the bead crochet is done, students will make a button and loop closure and embellish the loop with peyote or needle-woven flowers and leaves. Only basic crochet skills are required.

When: Saturday, October 15, 2011, 10:30 am-1:30 pm
Class Fee: $60.00. Pre-register before 5:00 pm EST on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 and save $10
Kit fee: $35
Kit Includes: over 150 4mm, Czech, fire polished beads, 11° Japanese seed beads, assorted colors of 15° seed beads, 2 bead caps, 1 Ladybug button, 1 spool Nylon Tuff cord, Fireline, steel crochet hook, and beading needles.

Students need to bring: scissors, bead mat, task light (optional), magnifiers (optional) if you have trouble working with size 15° beads.

SIDE BY SIDE: TURKISH FLAT BEAD CROCHET

Based on a Turkish lace (oya) stitch that I learned while visiting the ruins at Ephesus, Turkey, this necklace is a fun form of bead crochet that is perfect for bigger beads and interesting fibers. Learn how to string beads, work the oya stitch known as Snake’s Bone, and attach the ceramic clasp using simple wire techniques. Only basic crochet skills are required.

When:  October 16, 2011, 1:15 pm-3:45 pm
Class Fee: $60.00 Pre-register before 5:00 pm EST on October 12, 2011 and save $10.00.
Kit fee: $35.00
Kit includes: 6mm beads, 8mm beads, knitting yarn, ceramic and wire clasp by Saralee Rhoads of Mad About Beads, craft wire, steel crochet hook, and 2 needles.

Students to bring bead mat, scissors, round nose pliers, wire cutters, and task lamp (optional).