From what I've seen on the net, there are several methods. You can string all the beads on your yarn before you start knitting and then slide them into place as needed, or you can use a crochet hook and slip them on as needed in the pattern. Here is a link to some basics.
http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEspring06/...edbybeads.html
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