These beads look like delicious little candies. Never got into the bead stringing hobby, even as a teen. Not sure I can even remember that far back. LOL
I knit and bead but not with this type of bead. The ones I use are by Toho or Miyuki. The 6/0 or the 5/0 triangles. I use a beadalong to do this which allows me to place several beads on it so I don't have to keep on loading it up. It's fun!