Alexandra Davidoff – Workshop 4: Beaded Embroidery on Knits

Beaded Embroidery on Knits

Let’s dive into the exciting technique of bead embroidery! Incorporating glass beads into your hand-knitted garments or accessories will elevate your pieces, lending them a unique look and creating depth with a new texture.

This technique can also be applied to commercially made knitwear. Do you have a favorite sweater in your closet with a small hole or a stubborn spot that just won’t come out? You can transform it with a stunning beaded design embroidered on top! From hats and scarves to cardigans and sweaters, the possibilities are endless.

In this class, you’ll learn step-by-step the process of embroidering with beads in various styles. We’ll also explore how to apply beaded embroidery to heavily textured pieces – a little secret Alexandra loves to share! To inspire your future projects, you’ll see multiple samples of this beautiful technique in an array of colors and designs.

Format: Lecture and hands-on learning

Length of class: 3 hours

Supplies for Class:
• Light- to medium-weight hand-knitted or commercially knit garment with minimum texture (no cables; look for a fingering to light worsted weight fabric)
• OR, make an 8 x 8 inch swatch in this yarn weight range
• Two 8 x 8 inch pieces of water-soluble interfacing, one with rose design transferred (see Rose Bead Embroidery pattern for details)
• Beading needle size 10 or 12
• Strong cotton thread in color that matches your garment or swatch
• Embroidery hoop, 7 inch diameter or smaller
• Glass beads size 11/0 in colors of the rose (light and medium green; light, medium, and dark shades of pink, blue, or yellow — for the rose)

Note: Kits that include the bead set and interfacing with rose image will be available for purchase before the class.

Included in this Class:
• Electronic Rose Bead Embroidery pattern

 Homework:
• Print Rose Bead Embroidery pattern prior to class (or have it available on a mobile device)

Class Size: 30 maximum

Class Fee: $30 for members (paid 2025 Guild membership required at time of registration)

How to Register: 

Complete the Alexandra Davidoff Workshop Sign Up Form.

If space is available, you will receive a confirmation email from Programs which will include your workshop ID and payment instructions. Please note this is not automated – it may take a few days to confirm, so please be patient as your request is processed. If you have questions about your registration, please email Programs@SanDiegoKnitters.com

Or register and pay in-person at a monthly Guild meeting (check or credit card; debit cards not accepted*). All card payments include a small service fee.

* The Square payment device used for in-person payment cannot accept debit cards that require PIN entry. If your debit card does not require a PIN, you may be able to use it (for a small fee) – but we cannot guarantee debit card acceptance for in-person payments.

Reminder: Checks must be made payable to San Diego North Coast Knitters Guild (payee name must be written out in full.) Please write name and date of the workshop on your check.

Cancellation policy: Refund of the workshop fee requires a cancellation notification prior to receipt of the class handout.

Location: Encinitas Community Center, Room 118, location details below.

Learn more about the August 5, 2025 Guild Meeting and Alexandra’s presentation here.