Good first beading project?

[crazyhooker]

I love the look of beads in crochet, but I've never worked with them before. Anyone have a suggestion for a good first pattern to learn the technique? I was thinking a coin purse maybe.

Thanks for your help!

[sunnywolfgar]

Make a small coaster type of pattern but use thread and your beads and make it a doily..to put under your figureines.

[DEMET]

Hi,

I am not an expert, but I do work with beads sometimes. I started using beads on trims, just on the edge(when you do the last row). It is easy and looks good too.

Demet

[SnoPeach]

There's a pretty choker/necklace pattern here: http://www.hookmeupcrochet.com/Create/Patterns/beaded_choker.htm
It works up quickly, using thread and seed beads. DD loved it and requested another right away.

[Debbi-a1]

Other ideas or links to patterns? I'd like to try this again and need a simple beginner pattern.
Thanks!
Debbi

[wiz3283]

I would be interested in finding some patterns too.

[mis1110]

I am going to try adding some beads to simple snowflakes, my first beading adventure. I got a book a while back for hats, and the one on the cover has a bead every so often and looks amazing, so I have to start somewhere to get to making the hat. And I figure the anowflakes will glisten when hanging on the tree with the beads added.

[Leticia]

http://twocenthooker.blogspot.com/2007/07/beaded-headband-pattern.html

I made this one for my very first time using beads.

[goldenj32w2]

How bout this, it would be quick and give you experience any way.
http://www.geocities.com/thelibrarian18/necklace.html
http://desperatehouselife.blogspot.com/2008/04/quick-and-easy-beaded-coaster.html

[craziebunny]

http://www.futuregirl.com/craft_blog/2007/07/crochet-beaded-bracelet_30.html
I have tried this and it is very easy and works up pretty! I like it because you are using bigger beads so you get the hang of it..She also gives you pictures to see how you work it!