How to Crochet a Beaded Wire Bracelet

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Crocheting isn't just for making blankets anymore. You may associate crocheting with your grandmother but many modern jewelry makers are turning to crocheting to make delicate, lacy-looking jewelry. This method is simple for anyone who has tried crocheting before and produces impressive professional results. Dig out your grandmother's crochet hook, some old glass beads, some wire and get started!

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Assortment of glass beads
• 28 gauge craft wire
• Aluminum crochet hook U.S. size G
• Jewelry necklace fastener
• Needle-nose pliers
• Scissors

How to Make a Crocheted Wire Bracelet

1. Thread your beads onto your wire in the order you want them. Your line of beads should be no longer than the width of your wrist.

2. Push your beads further down the wire. Leave six inches of wire and make a slip knot. Chain four crochet loops.

3. With your fifth chain, add your first bead. Continue to chain until all your beads have been added.

4. Chain four to finish the strand and tie a slip knot. Leave a six-inch tail and cut the wire.

5. Repeat these steps two more times until you have three crocheted strands of equal length.

Assemble Your Crocheted Bracelet

1. Take your three crocheted strands and gently twist their uncrocheted six-inch tails together.

2. Loosely braid the three strands together.

3. Twist together the other uncrocheted tails.

4. Using needle-nose pliers, take the twisted ends and tie them around the loops of the jewelry fastener to finish your bracelet.

Tips & Warnings

• Use a variety of bead sizes, colors and shapes to make your bracelet more interesting.

• Make sure no sharp wire ends are exposed as they might cut you or others.

References

• "How to Crochet a Bead and Wire Bracelet"; Dianne Gilleland; August 2008
• "How to Crochet Wire with Beads"; Podcast; Mikeys Smail; May 2011