Are size 6 seed beads bigger then, Ithink that is what other podcasters used.

6 is bigger, but I often use 8 with fingering weight yarn. What trouble are you having?

What yarn are you using? I used Jaggerspun Zephyr yarn with size 8 beads. The size 6 would have been too heavy for the fine yarn.

you can see the beaded edging in this pic.

calicokitty6: That is gorgeous!

This shawl has size 6 beads on some fingering weight handspun

mayamoonie: thanks

mayamoonie: I bought 2 croch hooks--1mm & 1.25mm & neither will go through. And they are gorgeous beads.

calicokitty6: Oh your evenstar is absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for the pic.

I use a 0.6 mm crochet hook for 8/0 beads and 1.0 mm for 6/0 beads. I saw on Rav, there is a new device that can hold lot of beads made by

Lacis called the "Verna" Beadle Needle, which comes in 2 sizes, .75 and 1.0 mm.

Here's a link to Lacis: Beadle Needle

It won't let me link the exact place, so put "Beadle Needle" in the Search box.

Here's a link to the Rav project page that tells more about it: Rav project with Beadle Needle

muffinmegnme: Aha! I never had luck with crochet hooks either. What I use instead is the wire from a twist tie folded in half. Put the yarn

HeavensJoy: Thanks so much. Have ordered 0.6mm crochet hook.

in the bend of the wire, then put a bead over both ends of the wire and push the bead down onto the yarn. Works well!

yay! Can't wait to see your Evenstar!