Give your knitting a touch of sparkle! Judith Durant shows you how to add beads to any knitting pattern using five easy-to-learn techniques. It's simple, fun, and can be done right on your knitting needles. With step-by-step instructions for each technique, as well as 16 original patterns, you'll be turning simple bags and wearables into stunning special-occasion creations in no time. From eye-catching knit caps to surprisingly intricate socks, you'll be inspired to explore the endless possibilities of beaded knitting.

The Best of Both Worlds1 Tools and TechniquesBeadsYarnKnitting Needles and HooksBeading SurfacesWinding YarnPre-Stringing BeadsTaming Strung Beads2 Bead KnittingTechnique in Detail: Preventing Bias Skew, Knitting with a Bead, Purling with a Bead, Reading Charts, Correcting MistakesProjects: Carpet Coasters, Turquoise Mixed Bag, Colorful Diamonds Gloves3 Beaded KnittingTechnique in Detail: Beading between Knit Stitches, Beading between Purl Stitches, Beading with Garter and Reverse Stockinette Stitches, Shaping with Beads, Casting On and Binding Off with Multiple Beads, Correcting MistakesProjects: Iridescent Beaded Scarf, Golden Purse, Crystal Cardigan4 Slipstitch Bead KnittingTechnique in Detail: Slipstitching a Single Bead, Slipstitching Multiple Beads, Inspired Slipstich BeadingProjects: Magic Mohair Beret, Beady-Eyed Cable Socks, Beads-Go-Sporty Pullover5 Carry-Along Bead KnittingTechnique in Detail: Placing a Bead over a Single Stitch, Placing Several Beads over a Single Stitch, Placing Several Beads over Multiple Stitches, Correcting Mistakes, Avoiding the Twist, Inspired Carry-Along BeadsProjects: Grapes and Berries Pillow, Drop-Bead Evening Shell, Zulu Inspired Vest6 Hook Bead KnittingTechnique in Detail: Hooking a Bead, Bead Placement by Rows, Knitting vs. Slipping, Slipstitch Beading vs. Hook Bead Knitting, Inspired Hook Bead KnittingProjects: Mermaid Shoulder Bag, Beady Tam, Wedding Stole7 Putting It All TogetherProject: Sampler Beaded BagAbbreviationsBead SizesGlossaryBibliographyResourcesIndexAcknowledgments