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Red Hat Society Members! This one is for you! The slipstitch
bead crochet pattern uses red and purple bead colors to make a great bracelet.
The instructions will make it easier for you to learn how to crochet with
several colors and get the tube started. Careful threading of the beads
leads to a stunning bracelet! The pattern instructions include the 
eed For Beads Easy Start Method,
as well as detailed instructions for an invisible join. A basic knowledge
of bead crochet is assumed. However, experienced bead crochet beaders will
find the Easy Start and other instructions helpful while trying to start
and finish this pattern.
Directions include material list, graph, word chart, as well as photographs and figures to help you succeed with this bracelet.
The resulting bracelet has two sides, one red and one purple as shown below:
Alternatively, you can put a twist into the bracelet before doing the invisible join. This gets you another look, one in which both sides show at the same time, as in the picture below.
8" - pattern is adjustable for your wrist size.
Want the kit instead? The kit for this bracelet is also available.
This slipstitch bead crochet pattern uses nine colors of 11/0 Czech seed beads, and has a different pattern on each side. Side one has a warm design of red, yellow, and green, while side two has red, yellow, green, and blue. Designed for one of my customers wanting the colors of the MacMillan clan plaid, this bead crochet pattern is slightly more difficult than most. However, careful threading of the colors leads to a stunning bracelet! The combination of opaque, and transparent beads makes a wonderful pattern that should complement several of your outfits--not just a MacMillan plaid!
Instructions include an Easy Start, as well as detailed instructions and illustrations for an invisible join. A basic knowledge of bead crochet is assumed. However, experienced bead crochet beaders will find the Easy Start and invisible join instructions helpful while trying to start and finish this pattern.
Directions include material list, color legend, graph, and word chart, as well as photographs and figures to help you succeed with this bracelet.
8" - pattern is adjustable for your wrist size.
Want the kit instead? The kit for this bracelet is also available. Or do you like to leave the beading to someone else and just want the bracelet? You can find that here.
This slipstitch bead crochet pattern uses a great red Delica bead color, and matching daggers. Although this bead crochet pattern is slightly more difficult than most, the instructions will make it easier for you to learn how to crochet with daggers and get the tube started. Careful threading of the beads leads to a stunning bracelet! The pattern suggests the sterling silver Bali beads, rondelles, findings, and wire you will need to complete the toggle.
Instructions include an Easy Start, as well as detailed instructions and illustrations for an inexperience beader to begin the tube. A basic knowledge of bead crochet is assumed. However, experienced bead crochet beaders will find the Easy Start and other instructions helpful while trying to start and finish this pattern.
Directions include material list, as well as photographs and figures to help you succeed with this bracelet.
8" - pattern is adjustable for your wrist size.
Want the kit instead? The kit for this bracelet is also available.
A variation on the bracelet above, this slipstitch bead crochet pattern also uses a great red Delica bead color, but uses pink daggers for contrast. Although this bead crochet pattern is slightly more difficult than most, the instructions will make it easier for you to learn how to crochet with daggers and get the tube started. Careful threading of the beads leads to a stunning bracelet! The pattern suggests the sterling silver Bali beads, rondelles, findings, and wire you will need to complete the toggle.
Instructions include an Easy Start, as well as detailed instructions and illustrations for an inexperience beader to begin the tube. A basic knowledge of bead crochet is assumed. However, experienced bead crochet beaders will find the Easy Start and other instructions helpful while trying to start and finish this pattern.
Directions include material list, as well as photographs and figures to help you succeed with this bracelet.
8" - pattern is adjustable for your wrist size.
Want the kit instead? The kit for this bracelet is also available.
Another variation on the bracelets above, this slipstitch bead crochet pattern uses lavender Delica beads, and lavender daggers with gray fireline for the thread to give a dusty color to the bracelet. Although this bead crochet pattern is slightly more difficult than most, the instructions will make it easier for you to learn how to crochet with daggers and get the tube started. Careful threading of the beads leads to a stunning bracelet! The pattern suggests the sterling silver Bali beads, rondelles, findings, and wire you will need to complete the toggle.
Instructions include an Easy Start, as well as detailed instructions and illustrations for an inexperience beader to begin the tube. A basic knowledge of bead crochet is assumed. However, experienced bead crochet beaders will find the Easy Start and other instructions helpful while trying to start and finish this pattern.
Directions include material list, as well as photographs and figures to help you succeed with this bracelet.
8" - pattern is adjustable for your wrist size.
Want the kit instead? The kit for this bracelet is also available. Or do you like to leave the beading to someone else and just want the bracelet? You can find that here.
Another variation of what you can do with the peyote stitch, this bracelet pattern uses Czech or Japanese seed beads, and Swarovski® crystals to create a wonderful, sparkling bracelet. The instructions are written for beginners, but even the experienced beader will enjoy making this bracelet. The toggle sits on top of the bracelet, making sizing easy for your wrist. The instructions include steps for making the matching toggle using 1-drop peyote stitch, as well as an Easy Start for the peyote stitches. Pattern includes material list, as well as photographs and figures, to help you succeed with this bracelet.
Kits for this bracelet design are available. The green kit will make the bracelet above. A blue kit for the bracelet below is also available. The another one comes in Colorado Topaz.
8" - pattern is adjustable for your wrist size. The bracelet below shows the pattern done in blue and gold.
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This pattern uses pink pearls, 8/o Delicas, crystal silver-lined seed beads, and Delica 11/o beads. Pattern directions include step-by-step photos of how to start the spiral and increase beads to obtain the beautiful spiral effect. Closure can be done using clamshell and toggle of choice, or using cones and toggle.
Want the kit instead? The kit for this bracelet is also available.
A variation of the the pattern above, this uses peach pearls, 2mm red coral beads, crystal gold-lined seed beads, and Delica 11/o beads. Pattern directions include step-by-step photos of how to start the spiral and increase beads to obtain the beautiful spiral effect. Closure can be done using clamshell and toggle of choice, or using cones and toggle.
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Available now: Kits for this bracelet in various colors. Above pattern includes directions only.
Want the kit instead? The kit for this bracelet is also available.
This slipstitch bead crochet pattern uses seven colors of 11/0 Czech seed beads, most readily available from bead stores. The combination of opaque, matte, and/or transparent beads makes a wonderful pattern that should complement several of your outfits. The white, yellow, and green beads create one part of the plaid, while the black and darker beads create the rest pf the plaid design. The effect is similar to a Irish plaid print.
Instructions include an easy start, as well as detailed instructions and illustrations for an invisible join. A basic knowledge of bead crochet is assumed, but beginners may find the easy start and invisible join instructions helpful while learning to bead crochet.
Directions include material list, color legend, graph, and word chart, as well as photographs and figures to help you succeed with bead crochet.
This 8" - pattern is adjustable for your wrist size by decreasing the number of repeats of the pattern.
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Want the kit instead? The kit for this bracelet is also available.
This slipstitch bead crochet pattern uses seven colors of 11/0 Czech seed beads, most readily available from bead stores. The combination of silver-lined, opaque, matte, and transparent beads makes a wonderful pattern that should complement several of your outfits. The white, gold, and red beads create one spiral, while the black and darker beads create a spiral going in the opposite direction. The effect is similar to a Scottish plaid print.
Instructions include an easy start, as well as detailed instructions and illustrations for an invisible join. A basic knowledge of bead crochet is assumed, but beginners may find the easy start and invisible join instructions helpful while learning to bead crochet.
Directions include material list, color legend, graph, and word chart, as well as photographs and figures to help you succeed with bead crochet.
This 8" - pattern is adjustable for your wrist size by decreasing the number of repeats of the pattern.
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Want the kit instead? The kit for this bracelet is also available.
This slipstitch bead crochet pattern uses four colors of Blue Moon 11/0 Czech seed beads, most readily available from bead stores, such as Michaels. The combination of brightly colored beads makes a wonderful pattern that should complement several of your outfits. The white background has a green stripe that reminded me of a flagpole cord, and the navy blue and turquoise beads make the flags that circle the bracelet
Instructions include an easy start, as well as detailed instructions and illustrations for an invisible join. A basic knowledge of bead crochet is assumed, but beginners may find the easy start and invisible join instructions helpful while learning to bead crochet.
Directions include material list, color legend, graph, and word chart, as well as photographs and figures to help you succeed with bead crochet. This 8" - pattern is adjustable for your wrist size by decreasing the number of repeats of the pattern.
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Want the kit instead? The kit for this bracelet is also available. Or do you like to leave the beading to someone else and just want the bracelet? You can find that here.
This slipstitch bead crochet pattern uses only four colors of 11/0 Czech seed beads readily available from bead stores. The combination of silver-lined, opaque, and transparent beads makes a wonderful pattern that should complement several of your outfits. The white, gold, and red beads create brackets, while the black beads create parentheses.
Instructions include an easy start, as well as detailed instructions and illustrations for an invisible join. A basic knowledge of bead crochet is assumed, but beginners may find the easy start and invisible join instructions helpful while learning to bead crochet.
Directions include material list, color legend, graph, and word chart, as well as photographs and figures to help you succeed with bead crochet. This 8" - pattern is adjustable for your wrist size by decreasing the number of repeats of the pattern.
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Add some bling to your fashion wardrobe! This bracelet uses fine Austrian crystals, silver-lined Czech seed beads and faceted stone beads. The pattern is for beginners, so even if you are only starting to bead, the complete illustrated instructions make it easy for you to finish this project successfully.
The stone beads are highlighted by the crystals and the silver-lined crystal beads, drawing attention to the pattern that weaves around the faceted stones. The bracelet is flexible, and can be adjusted to make it exactly the length you need for your wrist. Attach a silver clasp with a matching stone and you have one knock-out bracelet or necklace. Let's take a closer look at the woven strand:
The pattern gives instructions for adding a purchased toggle; however, you could also add a beaded toggle if you prefer (not shown here).
This bracelet uses a bead crochet stitch and four colors of 11/0 Czech seed beads and a tradional pattern. The instructions are for beginner bead crocheters, with complete illustrated instructions to do an invisible join successfully.
A closer look at the pattern shows you exactly how this pattern will look, right down to the silver-lined bead in the center of the diamond
Like all slipstitch bead crochet bracelet, you make this bracelet to the measurement of your wrist. To put the bracelet on, you roll the bracelet over your hand. The bracelet stretches as you roll, and then snaps back to your size on your wrist.
If not your size, contact me to order a customized bracelet that I will make especially for you!
This bracelet uses a bead crochet stitch and one color of 11/0 Czech seed beads and Miyuki drops. The instructions are for beginner bead crocheters, with complete illustrated instructions to do an invisible join successfully.
This shows how the bracelet looks worn. Click to enlarge
The pattern also includes instructions on how to finish the bracelet with a clasp.
Like all slipstitch bead crochet bracelet, you make this bracelet to the measurement of your wrist. To put the bracelet on, you roll the bracelet over your hand. The bracelet stretches as you roll, and then snaps back to your size on your wrist.
If not your size or style, contact me to order a customized bracelet that I will make especially for you!
This bracelet uses a bead crochet stitch and one Czech Flower bead. The instructions are for beginner bead crocheters, with complete illustrated instructions to do an invisible join successfully.
This shows how the bracelet looks worn. Click on the picture above to enlarge the photograph.
The pattern also includes instructions on how to finish the bracelet with a clasp.
Like all slipstitch bead crochet bracelet, you make this bracelet to the measurement of your wrist. To put the bracelet on, you roll the bracelet over your hand. The bracelet stretches as you roll, and then snaps back to your size on your wrist.
Don't want to make your own? I have one for sale while it lasts. If not your size or style, contact me to order a customized bracelet that I will make especially for you!
This bracelet uses a bead crochet stitch and 2 colors of Miyuki drops. The instructions are for beginner bead crocheters, with complete illustrated instructions to do an invisible join successfully. This bead crochet pattern uses 3mm Miyuki drops in black and white and 11/0 Czech seed beads. Pattern includes a DB chart and detailed instructions for either an invisible join, or the completion of the bracelet with a clasp. Pictures shows bracelet on its side, and how the drops look when worn. The Czech seed beads are on the underside of the bracelet, making it very comfortable to wear. The drops are on the upper side and show the beauty of the Miyuki beads, as well as the diagonal design, when you have the bracelet on your wrist.
This shows how the bracelet looks worn. Click on the picture above to enlarge the photograph.
Like all slipstitch bead crochet bracelet, you make this bracelet to the measurement of your wrist. To put the bracelet on, you roll the bracelet over your hand. The bracelet stretches as you roll, and then snaps back to your size on your wrist--unless of course you've decided to finish it with your favorite clasp!
Don't want to make your own? I have one for sale while it lasts. If not your size or style, contact me to order a customized bracelet that I will make especially for you!
This bracelet uses a bead crochet stitch, 1 color of Miyuki drops, and matching Czech seed beads. The instructions are for beginner bead crocheters, with complete illustrated instructions to do an invisible join successfully. This bead crochet pattern uses 3mm Miyuki drops and 11/0 Czech seed beads. Pattern includes a DB chart and detailed instructions for either an invisible join, or the completion of the bracelet with a clasp. The drops spirally gracefully around the bracelet, catching the light in an intriguing way.
Like all slipstitch bead crochet bracelet, you make this bracelet to the measurement of your wrist. To put the bracelet on, you roll the bracelet over your hand. The bracelet stretches as you roll, and then snaps back to your size on your wrist--unless of course you've decided to finish it with your favorite clasp!
This bracelet uses a bead crochet stitch, two colors of Miyuki 8/0 seed beads, and pink Czech pressed flower beads. The instructions are for beginner bead crocheters, with complete illustrated instructions to do an invisible join successfully. Pattern includes a DB chart and detailed instructions for either an invisible join, or the completion of the bracelet with a clasp. The flowers seem to grow on vines that spiral around the bracelet. This is a perfect spring time fashion accessory, or a bracelet you can wear and treasure anytime.
Like all slipstitch bead crochet bracelets, you make this bracelet to the measurement of your wrist. To put the bracelet on, you roll the bracelet over your hand. The bracelet stretches as you roll, and then snaps back to your size on your wrist--unless of course you've decided to finish it with your favorite clasp!
Don't want to make your own? I have one for sale while it lasts. If not your size or style, contact me to order a customized bracelet that I will make especially for you!
For those who have succeeded with basic chain maille, this pattern will have you making links that are just as pretty as the stone components. This design is not for the beginner, unless he/she is confident he/she can learn chaining elsewhere. If you feel the economical cost of copper is worth taking the chance on this one, then give it a try. Basic chain maille and wire-wrapping skills needed to create this bracelet that has fluid movement and lots of interest.
Here's how it looks on the wrist:
This is my first chain maille pattern. It does not include instructions on how to do chain maille. If you are interested in learning how to do chain maille, I suggest you buy one of the several books published on the topic.
Materials list included with this pattern is for a 7.5 inch bracelet. However, you can lengthen or shorten the bracelet by using more or fewer repeats of the pattern, or by added to the chain. The bracelet size can also be adjusted by adding a larger clasp.
This bracelet uses Swarovski blue butterfly crystals and Miyuki 8/0 beads in a bead crochet pattern that is quick to work up. Instructions include sources for the materials. This is great for beginners learning bead crochet and includes an easy start. Bracelet can be finished with an invisible join (instructions included), or with the purchase clasp (instructions also included).
Here's how it looks on the wrist:
Materials list included with this pattern is for a 7.5 inch bracelet. However, you can lengthen or shorten the bracelet by using more or fewer repeats of the pattern. The bracelet size can also be adjusted by adding a clasp.
This bracelet is a wavy flag bracelet for Italy, and even if you are not Italian, it makes a great design. Instructions include graphs (2) and a word map. Knowledge of odd-count peyote is helpful, but one method is included in the instructions for beginners. Instructions also include how to make a beaded toggle and loop closure if the optional clasp is not used.
Materials list included is for a 7.5 inch bracelet. However, you can lengthen or shorten the bracelet by using more or fewer repeats of the pattern, or by following pattern instructions for an alternate method. The bracelet size can also be adjusted by adding an optional clasp.
This bracelet is a wavy flag bracelet for Czechoslovakia, and even if you are not Czech, it makes a great design. And of course, it is made with Czech seed beads! Instructions include a graph and a word map. Instructions also include how to make a beaded toggle and loop closure if the optional clasp is not used.
Materials list included is for a 7.5 inch bracelet. However, you can lengthen or shorten the bracelet by using more or fewer repeats of the pattern, or by following pattern instructions for an alternate method. The bracelet size can also be adjusted by adding an optional clasp.
This bracelet is a wavy flag bracelet for Ireland, and even if you are not Irish, it makes a great design. Instructions include a graph and a word map. Instructions also include how to make a beaded toggle and loop closure if the optional clasp is not used.
Materials list included is for a 7.5 inch bracelet. However, you can lengthen or shorten the bracelet by using more or fewer repeats of the pattern, or by following pattern instructions for an alternate method. The bracelet size can also be adjusted by adding an optional clasp.
This bracelet is a wavy flag bracelet for France, and even if you are not French, it makes a great design. Instructions include a graph and a word map. Instructions also include how to make a beaded toggle and loop closure if the optional clasp is not used.
Materials list included is for a 7.5 inch bracelet. However, you can lengthen or shorten the bracelet by using more or fewer repeats of the pattern, or by following pattern instructions for an alternate method. The bracelet size can also be adjusted by adding an optional clasp.
This bracelet is a wavy flag bracelet for the United States, and even if you are not from the USA, it makes a great design. Instructions include a graph and a word map. Instructions also include how to make a beaded toggle and loop closure if the optional clasp is not used.
Materials list included is for a 7.5 inch bracelet. However, you can lengthen or shorten the bracelet by using more or fewer repeats of the pattern, or by following pattern instructions for an alternate method. The bracelet size can also be adjusted by adding an optional clasp.
The bracelet is crocheted using slip stitch, and instructions include the Need for Beads’ Easy Start method of starting the tube, as well as a beading graph, word map, and instructions for the invisible join. As long as you know how to hold a crochet hook in your hand and crochet a slip stitch, you have everything you need to be successful with this pattern.
The bracelet is crocheted using slip stitch, and instructions include the Need for Beads’ Easy Start method of starting the tube, as well as a beading graph, word map, and instructions for the invisible join.
This bracelet uses a bead crochet stitch and six colors of Blue Moon beads, which are numbered in the material list. Crocheting slipstitch, the white, blue, and green beads create a lovely bracelet in an interesting pattern that creates a fascinating effect with colors that should complement several of your outfits. One set of diamonds shows on one side, with the other set of diamonds on the reverse.
The bracelet is crocheted using slip stitch, and instructions include a beading graph, word map, and expected sizes from a complete repeat.
This bracelet uses a bead crochet stitch and nine colors. Because there are so many beads in the round (11), the bracelet is far stiffer than most bead crochet bracelets. The bracelet is more like a bangle. With black thread being used, the pattern is for advanced and experienced bead crotchetier only.
Simple enough for beginners, this pattern employs peyote stitch for the band, right-angle weave (RAW) for the embellishment, and a picot stitch edging.
The pattern includes several illustrations that help a beginner expand his/her knowledge of peyote stitch, RAW, and picot fringe. An instruction section for a peyote toggle that is embellished with crystals is also included.
Material list includes sources for beads, and suggested materials for thread to ensure strength, stability and success with this pattern.
This bracelet pattern, written exclusively for you by eed for Beads, will help you make a bracelet that is done in .925 sterling silver and has a sterling silver lobster clasp. Pattern sold here is for a 7.5 inch (19.1 cm) wrist, but you can easily customized your bracelet if this is not your size.
You might be wondering what those stones are that are bezel-ed in chain maille. These are blue compressed Kingman turquoise, infused with bronze metal (to create a matrix), heat-treated and stabilized. You can still see some of the turquoise-colored parts of the stone, as well as the varying shades of purple. What makes these stones so unique is the bronze infusion. Sources for some of the harder-to-find materials, such as these stones, are included in the pattern instructions. The sterling silver lobster clasp is attached so that it will lie flat against your wrist and is very comfortable. Closeups of the stones give you an idea of their magnificent beauty:
Inspired by Cher Lash's 2-needle Aloha Bracelet, this bracelet pattern creates a variation that uses different materials, colors, sizes, and shapes of beads, as well as a one-needle method of creating this organic looking style. The daggers are two-toned, giving you several variations on the pattern, depending on the way that you string the beads. The bracelet also incorporates some new 2 x 4 cut farfalle butterfly beads. The result is a very different bracelet
This bracelet uses a bead crochet slip stitch and seven colors to create a plaid illusion. Instructions include the Need for Beads’ Easy Start method of starting the tube, as well as a beading graph, word map, and instructions for the invisible join. As long as you know how to hold a crochet hook in your hand and crochet a slip stitch, you have everything you need to be successful with this pattern. The synthetic goldstone beads create a raised diamond in the center of the darker band of plaid.
This bracelet uses a bead crochet slip stitch and four colors to create a flag representation. Instructions include the Need for Beads’ Easy Start method of starting the tube, as well as a beading graph, word map, and instructions for the invisible join. Instructions also includes tips on checking your stringing sequence and fixing stringing errors once you start crocheting. As long as you know how to hold a crochet hook in your hand and crochet a slip stitch, you have everything you need to be successful with this pattern.
This bracelet uses a bead crochet slip stitch and five colors to create a bracelet with daisies dancing around it. Instructions include the Need for Beads’ Easy Start method of starting the tube, as well as a beading graph, word map, and instructions for the invisible join. Instructions also includes tips on checking your stringing sequence and fixing stringing errors once you start crocheting. As long as you know how to hold a crochet hook in your hand and crochet a slip stitch, you have everything you need to be successful with this pattern.
This bag uses several shades of red to highlight the tulip and the sun's effect on its color. The pattern creates a reversible amulet bag, so your efforts results in a stunning piece that is beautiful worn both ways. This design is one you can make on a loom or using square stitch. The pattern calls for 11/0 Delica seed beads.
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Shown below, Gail Devoid, the designer, used this pattern to make an amulet bag that has red coral in the spiral fringe, and a strap designed with African jade, blue quartz, and silver beads.
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Akhenaten tried to unite his people under one God, the Aten. This inspired king of Egypt introduced the Aten as a symbol of the Creative Force in the universe, a God having no physical image. A solar disk, which projected many downward rays ending in human hands or Ankhs, served as a representation of the one God worthy of worship. You can make this pattern into a reversible bag that uses only seven colors of Delicas, and has Aten's Disk on one side and a reproduction of a 16th dynasty Ankh on the other. An alternate application would be to bead it as a small tapestry. The pattern includes graphs with symbols, material list, color legend, and two word charts-one for beading the piece as flat peyote, and the other for beading it as tubular peyote. Easy to bead for those who know peyote, this is a beginner's project. The strap and fringe for the bag is your choice; instructions for neither of these are included. Although the flat word map is for the peyote stitch, beaders can use brickstitch or Comanche stitch and the graph to create this bag.
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This pattern was just updated to include a word map to do the bag in tubular peyote. So now, the pattern includes color legend with symbols, a large graph, and both a word chart to do the pattern in flat peyote, and a word chart for right handed beaders to do tubular peyote. Eliminate the seam! If you are a left handed beader, order the pattern below and send me an email asking for the directions for a left-handed tubular peyote bead map.
Add some magic and fire to your jewelry. This piece makes a great amulet bag, tapestry or suncatcher. An amulet bag, such as this reversible one, expands your fashion choices. The word chart for this pattern is for peyote; however, beaders can use brickstitch or Comanche stitch with the graph to create this bag.
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This
pattern was tested and finished into an amulet bag by one of my bead fairies,
Jennifer Halverson. The picture below shows her design excellence with the fringe
and strap she created to complement the bag. The Russian Spiral strap is removable,
further increasing the options of how the jewelry can be worn.
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I also used this pattern to create an amulet bag, and you can see how different the pieces can be when using different beading techniques:
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Requiring only three colors of 11/0 Delicas, this amulet bag pattern is great for beginners learning brickstitch or Comanche stitch. Instructions include graphs with symbols, and a brickstitch word chart. Although the word chart for this pattern is for brickstitch, beaders can use peyote and the graph to create this bag.
Directions for fringe or strap not included. Bag is reversible and your choice of fringe and strap will match both sides. This piece makes a great amulet bag, tapestry or suncatcher. An amulet bag, such as this reversible one, expands your fashion choices.
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Mary
Tanner, a bead fairy who tested and finished this pattern into an amulet bag,
embellished the jonquils to give a 3D aspect to the pattern. The pictures below
also shows her design ideas with the fringe and strap she created to complement
the bag. With a beaded flower on the strap, Mary further complemented the design
concept.
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Reversible amulet bag has violets on one side and cosmos on the other. Large enough to hold eyeglasses, this pattern gives you a functional, but beautiful, piece of jewelry or a small tapestry. Twenty-two colors of 11/0 Delicas make the pattern one for intermediate beaders, but the 35 pages of directions include a clear graph and two easy-to-follow word charts, one for flat peyote and the other for tubular peyote. Beginners-give it a try! The word chart has a space for checking off beads as you finish with one color, helping you remember where you are with the pattern. Directions do not include instructions for strap or fringe, but does have an illustrated use and suggestions. This piece makes a great amulet bag, tapestry or suncatcher. An amulet bag, such as this reversible one, expands your fashion choices.
This pattern uses 11/0 Delicas, and includes a word map for peyote. However, beaders can use brickstitch or Comanche stitch with the included graph to create this bag.
Jennifer
Halverson, a bead fairy who tested and finished this pattern, created a beautiful
amulet bag using these instructions. The pictures below also shows her design
ideas with the fringe and strap she created to complement the bag. With a removable
strap, Jenni increased the number of ways she can use this piece.
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A reversible amulet bag features a crow in flight on a moonlit night while the cat looks quizzically at those approaching. This pattern uses eight colors and one-drop peyote. Designed for beginner-to-intermediate skill levels, the pattern leaves the choice of strap and fringe to you. Instructions include graphs with symbols and two word charts, one for flat peyote, and the other for tubular peyote..
This pattern uses 11/0 Delicas, and although the included flat word map is for peyote, beaders can use brickstitch or Comanche stitch with the included graph to create this bag.
Jennifer
Quinn was the bead fairy who worked this pattern and tested the colors. She
created a beautiful amulet bag using these instructions. The pictures below
also shows her design ideas with the branched fringe. A removable strap complements
the bag. Shown here with a gold bead and onyx strap, this bag could have several
different straps to change the look.
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A reversible bag with a woman on one side and a Celtic pattern on the back, this pattern makes either an amulet bag, or small tapestry, using one-drop peyote stitch and nine colors. The pattern includes large graphs with symbols, and two word maps, one map for flat peyote and the other map for tubular peyote, as well as a material list and color legend.
Instructions include how to start the tubular peyote, and tips for starting the peyote project. Use of the word map for tubular peyote eliminates the need to sew the sides of the bag together. Instructions do not include directions for strap or fringe, so it is your choice.
A pretty artistic piece, this amulet is sure to catch attention. The bag uses either one-drop peyote stitch, brickstitch, or Comanche, and is beaded here with Delicas.
Bag measures 2.56 inches by 2.59 inches with sides sewed together.
Flat piece measures 2.59 inches by 5.12 inches.
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Tammy Uren learned peyote stitch as the bead fairy for this pattern and she
tested the colors. The photograph below shows the design ideas Tammy had for
the strap and the fringe.
This amulet bag is reversible bag with a dahlia on one side and daisies on the front. This amulet bag comes with an optional small flap for a closure. The instructions detail how to make the bag with or without the flap. The pattern can also be worked into a small tapestry. The design uses one-drop peyote stitch and fifteen colors. The pattern includes large graphs with symbols, and two different word maps, one map for flat peyote and the other map for tubular peyote, as well as a material list and color legend. Suggested bead size is 11/0 Delicas
Instructions include how to start the tubular peyote, and tips for starting the peyote project. Use of the word map for tubular peyote eliminates the need to sew the sides of the bag together. Instructions do not include directions for strap, fringe, closure, or lining, so it is your choice.
Pretty with renditions of beautiful flowers, an amulet bag made with these instructions will gain you several compliments. The bag directions are for one-drop peyote stitch, but by turning the pattern on its side, a beader could use brickstitch, or Comanche stitch. The bag is shown here beaded with Delicas and embellished with small daisies on the flap.
Bag measures 3.13 inches by 2.61 inches, if done without a flap,
and is slightly longer if you choose to add the flap. Flat piece measures 3.13
inches X 5.22 inches.
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Gail Devoid beaded this pattern, and tested the colors. The photograph below shows the reverse side of the bag with the dahlia, as well as the designer's ideas for the strap and the fringe.
This one will be great for the seashore trip you're planning. This is another reversible amulet bag with a hammerhead shark on one side and the "Jaws" shark on the other. Seaweed waves in the currents, while starfish dot the ocean floor. Done in several shades of blue, this amulet bag looks lovely here with the seashells bead fairy Tammy Uren added to the fringe.
The instructions detail how to make the bag or, alternately,
you can also work this pattern into a small tapestry. The design uses one-drop
peyote, but if you prefer brickstitch or Comanche stitch, you can turn the
graph on its side and do it your way. Simple to do, the pattern uses fifteen
colors. The instructions include large graphs with symbols, and two different
word maps, one map for flat peyote and the other map for tubular peyote, as
well as a material list and color legend. Suggested bead size is 11/0 Delicas
Instructions include how to start the tubular peyote, and tips for starting
the peyote project. Use of the word map for tubular peyote eliminates the
need to sew the sides of the bag together, but that still remains your option.
Instructions do not include directions for strap or fringe, so that is your
choice.
This amulet bag will become a summer favorite, or a treasure for your next visit perhaps to the Caribbean. An eye-catcher for sure, you will enjoy watching the sea scene come alive as you bead.
The bag is shown here beaded with Delicas and embellished with shells. Another design suggestion: Imagine this one with pearls!
Bag measures 3.19 inches by 2.56 inches, and flat piece measures 3.19
inches X 5.12 inches.
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Special
thanks to Tammy Uren, who beaded this pattern, and tested the colors. The photograph
below shows the reverse side of the bag with the other shark, as well as Tammy's
ideas for the strap and the fringe.
A pretty lass adorns this piece, which can be a reversible amulet bag, or a small tapestry. The pattern uses one-drop peyote stitch and fifteen colors. The pattern includes a graph with symbols, and two word maps: one map for flat peyote and the other map for tubular peyote. Pattern instructions do not include directions for strap or fringe, so it is your choice. Picture shows graph on top and beaded piece on bottom.
A pretty artistic piece, this amulet is the second in a series of Celtic bags, and is sure to catch attention. The bag uses either one-drop peyote stitch, brickstitch, or Comanche, and is beaded here with Delicas.
Bag measures 3.06 inches by 2.56 inches with sides sewed together. Flat piece measures 3.06 inches by 5.12 inches.
Twenty-eight pages of instructions in the pattern give you multiple
ways of creating the bag.
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Jennifer Halverson offered to bead this pattern as the bead fairy and test the
colors. The picture shown here has Jenni's design for the strap and the fringe.
The same pattern done by the designer, Gail Devoid, has the maiden looking in the other direction. This piece, shown below, has different design elements for the strap and fringe.
This necklace uses a bead crochet stitch and one type of bead: Miyuki 8/0. Crocheting slipstitch, you can make a beautiful necklace that has a short jabot, and a sterling silver clasp, after adding these accents to the bead crochet tube. The stitch for the jabot is herringbone, and modified herringbone; therefore, a basic understanding of the herringbone stitch is needed to make the jabot. However, instructions include step-by-step pictures for bead crochet and constructing the jabot.
If you have trouble starting bead crochet tubes, these directions include an easy method of starting the tube. Also included are instructions for starting the slipstitch chain and connecting it into a circle. Length of the necklace shown is 24 1/2 inch, excluding the clasp, which adds another 1 1/4 inch to the length. Overall length of the necklace is 25 3/4 inches.
The pattern has eleven pages to print.
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For the advanced bead crochet artist, this pattern employs several sizes of beads and techniques to make the necklace. The instructions include bead counts and bead weights of the various size beads this necklace employs, as well as mokume gane polymer clay instructions for the focal bead. Nineteen pages of illustrated instructions show how to bead around the cabochon and create the netting, which attaches to the necklace permanently. This pattern creates a comfortable necklace, and you can substitute a stone cabochon for the polymer clay one in the pattern if you know how to adjust your beading around the cabochon.
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Several beaders have a difficult time learning how to bead slip-stitch crochet tubes. This pattern helps the beginner learn how to start the tube. Additionally, doing an invisible join presents another hurdle that discourages trying to learn. This pattern also gives step-by-step directions for finishing a tube with beadcaps.
A rudimentary knowledge of simple wire-wrapping techniques, such as making a simple loop, and a wrapped loop are necessary, as well as an understanding of simple crochet techniques, such as starting a slip-stitch chain and joining it into a round. However, successfully using these bead crochet tubes for bracelets, necklace, earrings, and pull tabs is within reach by following the instructions and the numerous pictures of the steps to take.
The picture is of an example of one possibility using these techniques. The pattern does not include instructions for making the necklace, only the techniques for starting and finishing a bead crochet tube with beadcaps. Instructions include a material list.
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This tiny amulet bag uses peyote stitch and simple stringing techniques for the strand and the fringe. Three colors of Delicas are used, with the Czech pressed hearts in the fringe a perfect match and readily available.
Knowledge of one-drop even peyote stitch needed. On the pattern pages, I have provided you with:
For those who know how to do slip-stitch bead crochet, these earrings work up quickly. The bead crochet tube has hearts in red, white, and blue in the fringe. No knowledge of wire working techniques beyond opening and closing a loop is needed.
For those familiar with bead crochet, this pattern makes a cute pair of patriotic earrings. The bead crochet tube is set on sterling silver wire, and has three hearts--one red, one white, and one blue--dangling from the bottom loop. Knowledge of basic wire working techniques needed.
These earrings use a beaded bead that you can easily make with the right angle weave (RAW) stitch. The instructions give detailed diagrams that will help you learn or use double needle RAW.
The pattern uses hemimorphite stones, Swarovski crystals, and Miyuki 15/0 hex beads. Knowledge of simple wire wrapping techniques will help you learn how to make these elegant earrings. You won't believe how simple they are to make!
If you would rather purchase the earrings instead of the pattern, the original pair is for sale.
This slipstitch bead crochet pattern uses two colors of Delicas, readily available from bead stores. Making fringe becomes easy with this pattern, designed for beginners. With this pattern, you can attach earring findings to make a great pair of dangly earrings, or attach a split ring to make a beaded keyring.
Instructions include an easy start, with detailed pictures and illustrations. A basic knowledge of bead crochet is assumed, but beginners may find the easy start instructions helpful while learning to bead crochet.
Directions include material list and color legend, as well as photographs to help you succeed with bead crochet. Also included are suggestions for modifications to the pattern.
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Chandelier earrings are still hot this fashion season. These sterling silver earrings use three stones: amethyst, quartz crystal stones, and hemimorphite. Hanging from sterling silver chain, the design gives movement and grace to the jewelry. A basic understanding of wire-working techniques is needed to make this pair of earrings although instructions for creating the double wire-wrapped loop for the briolette are included.
Also included are vendor sources for some of the harder to find components, such as the chandelier finding. The length of the earrings is 4 1/4" (10.7 cm) long, including the French wire. The chandelier finding is 1/2" (1.1 cm) wide X 1 1/16 inch (2.6 cm) long.
The Beads used in this design are 4mm hemimorphite and amethyst druks and 5 mm x 7.5 mm faceted quartz crystal drops. The pattern has six pages to print and includes diagrams for exact stone placement on the chain.
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Dutch spiral stitch is a variation of the peyote stitch. Fine Austrian crystals, white silver spacers, and the Dutch spiral stitch combine in this pattern to make a lovely pair of earrings. Instructions included step-by-step photographs of starting the Dutch spiral and finishing the earrings to secure the eye pins and tighten the stitch to make a solid set of earrings. The 6 mm wire-wrapped dangle completes this graceful and elegant design.
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Changing the beads and crystals allows you a much different look:
**Don't want to make your own earrings? This style in Aqua and silver is on sale here.
These earrings use cloisonné beads, 14 karat gold filled findings, 14 karat gold filled chain, and Swarovski blue butterfly crystals. Instructions include sources for the materials. Knowledge of rudimentary wire working techniques is necessary (simple loop).
With this pattern you can make either a bracelet or an adjustable watchband. The instructions show you how to do an invisible join if you want a roll-on bracelet, or you can use the directions to make a bracelet with a clasp and toggle. Alternatively, you can use the pattern to make a watch band. Instructions include everything you need to make this adjustable watch. The pattern uses crystal silver-lined Delica beads, light blue seed pearls, white rice pearls and blue Miyuki drops, and a watch face of your choice. You need to know basic slip-stitch crochet, and simple wire-working techniques. Instructions include a source for the correct sized seed pearls.
The directions also give steps for eliminating voids from your word map using MS Word, and format the word map so that it becomes easy to read. These directions are specifically for The Bead Cellar designing software and MS Word.
The instructions have a small pattern with which to test and learn, as shown below. The method outlined can be used to create tubes of any size, however.
Both beginners and experienced users of The Bead Cellar software will find these instructions helpful.
DB Bead is a piece of freeware developed by Damian Brunold to help beaders create bead crochet patterns. This tutorial explains how to use the output from the DB Bead program, as well as explaining the free pattern. Here is a link to the DB Bead Design Software program.
These instructions explain the output of the DB Bead Design software program, how to read the graphs, and how to create a Word Map. Although the software is mainly written for bead crochet designs, the graphs created can also be used for peyote, brickstitch, looming, square stitch, and tubular peyote, tubular square stitch, and tubular brickstitch.
Make your own beaded bails to go with your designs instead of buying them! Can't find a bail to match the color of your beads? This is the solution.
Instructions are complete and accompanied by several photographs. The instructions assume you know nothing about beading and are complete enough for any beader, no matter what experience level.
If you want to learn ladder stitch, or brickstitch, these instructions will get you there. And if you have any questions, you have my contact information included with the pattern.
This bail has a wonderful texture, and adds a great design detail to your work.
With these instructions, beginning beaders will learn different techniques to make fringe, how to layout your design on graph paper, and then create professional looking fringe. Directions include how to add fringe to even-count peyote, odd-count peyote, brickstitch, loomwork, netting, RAW, as well as herringbone. Different types of fringe covered include straight fringe, loop fringe, twisted fringe, kinky fringe, branch fringe, and leaf fringe. Suggestions on how to use color in your fringe design will help the beginning beader incorporate fringe into their beadwork designs successfully. Instructions include over 30 illustrations and several pictures.
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Of course, if you don't like these colors, you can make substitutions. Here's a picture of a variation I did for my Rottweiler, Raven:
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