Patterns and Graphing for Bead Crochet Ropes

Book excerpt: This eBook is an exact replica of the printed version originally published in 2004 and went out of print January 2015. This is a comprehensive work on how to create your own graphed patterns for slip-stitch bead-crochet ropes. The novice will find enough patterns to keep them busy for many months. The experienced bead-crocheter will find sufficient information to design their own patterns or change the printed patterns for a real challenge to their creativity. Judith's first book, "Bead Crochet Ropes" explored many of the textural possibilities in slip-stitch ropes. This book builds on that information and allows the artist to add graphed designs to their work. It contains enough patterns to keep anybody busy for a lengthy time. When you're ready to try your original patterns it shows you how to graph those designs. * Over 30 individual graphed designs. * Unique Nature Patterns - Scotty, birds, turtle. * Design alternatives for many of the patterns. * Eight complete projects. * A review of the slip-stitch technique. * Blank graph paper to copy. * A gallery of contemporary Works.