Bead knitting is such an interesting technique I wanted to present here (for links see below). Mostly it seems to be used for elegant little bags. I tried it on a cover for a jar to create a special jar for special sweets ;-)
Links:
Free Introductory Patterns for Bead Knitted Bags
Tips for First Time Bead Knitters
How to Transfer Beads to Knitting Thread (with explaining photos)
If you didn’t buy a hank of beads see also my entry ‘Making a Bead Spinner’
Knitting in Beads and Buttons (simple technique for pony beads and buttons)