Beaded Christmas Decorations
By Claire Montgomerie
Find the complete pattern in Inside Crochet Issue #163
These cute folky baubles are the perfect first beading project, using a mix of pre-strung and as-you-go beading techniques. The slightly haphazard, crafty nature of the aesthetic will compensate for any beginner mistakes!
Materials
* Scheepjes Maxi Sweet Treat, 100% cotton, 25g/140m/153yds
Yarn A: Vintage Peach 414 x 1 ball
Yarn B: Antique Mauve 257 x 1 ball
Yarn C: Ginger Gold 383 x 1 ball
Yarn D: Champagne 248 x 1 ball
Yarn E: Bridal White 105 x 1 ball
Yarn F: Poppy Rose 390 x 1 ball
Yarn G: Apple Green 389 x 1 ball
* 1.5mm hook for crocheting
* 0.75–1mm lace hook for beading
* Toho Beads (or similar seed beads), size 8.0: 110 white beads; 350 mixed colour beads
* Toy stuffing
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