Antique beaded purses capture the imagination of artists and crafters today. This book will show how to use patterns and motifs of vintage bags to create replicas of the purses with today's materials in easy step-by-step directions. Seven original patterns for bead-knit purses are presented with a nod to some of the antique purses that inspired them. Complete how-to's with photographs will guide even non-knitters to make beautiful beaded purses that will be keepsakes for years to come.

Bead Knitted Bags features the historically rich technique of bead knitting - a method of knitting beads directly into stitches to create a dense but supple tapestry-like fabric, in the style of vintage antique beaded bags.

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Accompanied by a DVD featuring twenty video tutorials, this beautiful guide to bead knitting--a method of knitting beads directly into stitches to create a supple tapestry-like fabric--provides ten step-by-step projects, knitting instructions, and valuable tips and techniques. Original.

Get in step with today's new look with these easy-to-knit purses embellished with colorful, eye-catching beads. Basic knitting skills are all you need to make a variety of handbag styles to accessorize your wardrobe with panache. There's a purse for every occasion: work, travel, shopping, or a night on the town. Complement each bag with just the right beads, incorporating them into the knitted design or adding them later as a finishing touch to create something that is truly yours. Once you learn the technique, you'll discover how fun it is to add beads to almost everything you knit: belts, hats, sweaters and more.

Bead Knitted Bags features the historically rich technique of bead knitting. This is a method of knitting beads directly into stitches to create a dense but supple tapestry-like fabric in the style of vintage antique beaded bags. With detailed instruction and sequenced illustrations, the author provides a clear, step-by-step guide to the craft, complemented by 20 video tutorials on the accompanying DVD. Each of the 10 projects in the book contains a materials list, detailed knitting instructions and colour-coded graphs of the entire pattern or a repeating motif. Each project has a unique strap, closure, or edging and the author provides finishing suggestions and helpful hints throughout the book, making it an ideal introduction to this exciting and unusual craft.