Unconventional I-Cord Crochet: Crafting with Beads and Beads

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Materials Required
3. Getting Started
4. Crocheting the I-Cord with Seed Beads
   • Preparing the Yarn
   • Making the Chain
   • Inserting the Hook and Pulling up a Loop
   • Adding Seed Beads to the Crochet Stitch
   • Turning the Work and Continuing the Stitch
5. Crocheting the I-Cord with Beads
   • Preparing the Yarn
   • Making the Chain
   • Inserting the Hook and Pulling up a Loop
   • Adding Beads to the Crochet Stitch
   • Turning the Work and Continuing the Stitch
6. Finishing and Using the I-Cord with Beads
7. Conclusion

Introduction

Crocheting with beads is a creative way to add texture and visual interest to your crochet projects. In this tutorial, I will show you how to crochet a classic I-cord using both seed beads and regular beads. This technique can be used to make beautiful bracelets, necklaces, belts, or even incorporated into larger projects like Irish lace or geometric lace.

Materials Required

To get started with crocheting with beads, you will need the following materials:

• A crochet hook (two millimeters in size)
• Beads (either seed beads or regular beads)
• Yarn (preferably mercerized cotton yarn)
• Scissors

Getting Started

Before we begin crocheting, it's important to thread the beads onto the working yarn. You can use any type of seed beads or jazz beads, depending on your preference. Additionally, you can choose to use beads or a combination of both seed beads and regular beads. Make sure to refer to the description below the video for additional information and resources on where to find these materials.

Crocheting the I-Cord with Seed Beads

Preparing the Yarn

Start by cutting a long piece of yarn and thread your desired number of seed beads onto it. There is no specific count for the seed beads, so feel free to use as many or as few as you like. Remember, this will depend on the length and thickness you want for your I-cord.

Making the Chain

To begin crocheting the I-cord, make a chain of two stitches. This will serve as the foundation for your cord.

Inserting the Hook and Pulling up a Loop

Insert the hook into the second chain stitch away from the hook. Then, grab the yarn and pull up a loop.

Adding Seed Beads to the Crochet Stitch

Before continuing with the stitch, draw two seed beads onto the working yarn. This will add the first beads to your I-cord. Yarn over the hook with one seed bead and take the working yarn, pulling it through the stitch. This completes your single crochet with a seed bead.

Turning the Work and Continuing the Stitch

Now, turn the work in the opposite direction and insert the hook into the two loops or two yarns. Pull up a loop and draw another seed bead onto the working yarn. Yarn over the hook with the seed bead and pull it through the stitch. Repeat this process, turning the work and adding seed beads as desired, until your I-cord is complete.