Laurinda3 Posted November 9, 2011 Which do you prefer when crocheting with beads? To prethread all the beads onto your yarn/thread/wire? Or use a small hook to add beads as needed? And why? Do you like the way one looks more than the other? I have always prethreaded because that's how I was 1st taught, and really prefer how it looks. But I know it's hard if you don't know how many you need and extra work if it's a lot of beads. So I was just curious what other people's preference is? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TCarra Posted November 9, 2011 I have only done one project so far with beads and I pre-threaded them. (My thread angel called for 383 beads.) I am not familiar with the process of adding them as needed. Wow. I'll have to look into that. However, since I only did it pre-threaded, I really didn't mind it. I glued the end of the thread to stiffen it so the beads would slide on easily. Plus, my pattern stated how many were needed and I made sure to add some extra in case that number was "off". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cshort Posted November 10, 2011 The only time I've used beads was when crocheting trim on socks and I prethreaded my beads. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flia Posted November 10, 2011 I vary, depending on where I want the bead to be placed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mom2PBJ Posted November 27, 2011 I prefer to pre-thread the beads. I especially find it easier if the different color beads go in a certain order. Sure it takes time to sort, count and thread, but in the long run it's faster once I start the project. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DEMET Posted November 28, 2011 I prefer to pre-thread the beads on the thread, I learned this way, since I usually use seed beads it is easier for me. Demet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaVonneK Posted February 21, 2013 Prethread, much faster. Only thing I don't like is if you are making a long necklace, thats alot of beads to have to stop, push down and keep from getting tangled. I made a few lariats a couple years ago and once you get the hang of it and a rythym going it goes really fast. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites