How to Crochet a Gold Bead

Crocheting a gold bead is easy using my free pattern!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Small amount size 10 metallic gold crochet cotton
• Size 6 steel crochet hook
• Small amount fiberfill stuffing

1. Size: about 1/2" tall
   
   Note: Weave in ends as work progresses.
   
   Note: Do not join rounds. Mark last st in each rnd w st marker.
   Rnd 1: Make ring (or ch 4, join w sl st in 1st ch to form ring. I prefer the "magic ring" method), ch 1, 6 sc in ring (6 sc).

2. Rnd 2: * Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from *around (9 sc).

3. Rnd 3: Sc in next sc, *2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, rep from *around (13 sc).

4. Rnd 4: Sc in each sc around (13 sc).

5. Rnd 5: Rep Rnd 4 (13 sc).

6. Rnd 6: Sc in next sc, *sc dec over next 2 sc, sc in next sc, rep from * around (9 sc).

7. 
   Crocheted Gold Bead

   Rnd 7: *Sc in next next sc, sc dec over next 2 sc, rep from *around, fasten off, leaving a 12" length of string for sewing (6 sc).

8. Stuff bead.

9. Weave 12" length of cotton around tops of Rnd 7 sts, pull tightly to close opening.

10. Roll bead slightly in hands until bead is perfectly round.
    
    Enjoy!

Tips & Warnings

• There is a great tutorial on the "magic ring" method on Crochet Pattern Central. Look in the tutorial section.
• When stringing beads use the sharpest, finest needle you have to avoid distorting stuffing.

[sunshineandrose]

on 4/26/2009 Nice pattern and instructions Thanks!5*recc