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How to Crochet a Gold Bead

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Crocheted Gold Bead
Crocheted 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. Step 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. Step 2

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

  3. Step 3

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

  4. Step 4

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

  5. Step 5

    Rnd 5: Rep Rnd 4 (13 sc).

  6. Step 6

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

  7. Step 7
    Crocheted Gold Bead
    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. Step 8

    Stuff bead.

  9. Step 9

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

  10. Step 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.

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

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