How to Make a beaded bracelet ( free pattern)

Here is a great little pattern for creating beautiful bracelets. You design and embellish so it becomes a work of art by you. You will need some basic crochet stitch skills to complete. This pattern uses the chain stitch, slip stitch and single crochet stitch. The pattern is very simple, and with practice you will find you can add all types of beads and patterns of beads to create fantastic bracelets.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Crochet hook 6.5 or smaller (use the 6.5 for the first few try's, as it is easier to work with, when you get the hang of it you can use smaller hooks for tighter stitches)
• 30 gauge wire (any craft store, or you can find it cheaper at the floral section of craft stores- it must be 28 or 30 gauge only- so read the package carefully)
• 50 + beads, buttons, or whatever you can string on the wire

1. Do not cut the wire. You work with the wire as it is still strung on the spool. Load your beads onto the wire in your pattern of choice. Best to use 2-3 medium size beads, followed by a single large, or several small seed beads, then 2-3 medium beads, followed by a single large or several small seed beads (keep repeating).

2. 2. Make a slip knot leaving about 3” tail of wire hanging. Slide crochet hook through the knot and make one chain stitch. Pull tight. Make chain stitches (do not pull tight, but try to keep even) until work is approximately 2” longer than fits around wrist.

3. 3. Chain 1, turn. SC first ch. Slide 2-3 beads up close to hook, then sc. *Slide a few beads up close to hook, then sc next stitch* Repeat until you reach the end of your work.
   4. Ch. Turn. Slip Stitch full length of work (not adding beads).

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   See the wire wrapped around the base of the toggle clasp

   5. Ch 1, Turn. SC in the front loops of the first slip stitch. * Slide 2-3 beads up close to hook, then sc in front loop of the next slip stitch * Repeat until you reach the end.
   6. Cut wire approximately 4” length from your last stitch. Weave this tail into the end of your work on the short side; pull it out into the center of the short side of the bracelet. Twist this wire till taught. Attach a toggle to this reinforced piece of wire.

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   Finished bracelet with random beads

   7. Cut a second piece of wire about 4” in length and weave through the opposite short side of bracelet for the clasp. Weave through and pull out at center of short side, twist to reinforce, then attach clasp for the toggle. Make sure you wrap the wire through the clasp hole several times, followed by wrapping up and down the stem of the wire.

Tips & Warnings

• Try to choose beads about the size of your stitches, or rotate in your pattern several small beads with a medium or large bead. When using small beads, gather up 2-3 beads at a time for each stitch.
• Be careful using wire cutters or scissors. Never leave your equipment unattended where children could get beads and choke, or cut themselves with scissors.