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[pensnest]

Does anyone know of any knitting patterns that involve really funky beads? There's a fabulous little bead shop nearby, in which I spotted (among many, many other things of joy) some giant beads that appear to be chunks/shards of crystal. I'd love to incorporate them into a shawl, but I've never done anything with beads other than sewing them onto the edges of the occasional garment, and I'm not sure how these ones would work. I think the hole is at one end rather than in the middle of the length.

Have you spotted any patterns that use unusual beads? Can you link me? Any advice?