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Netted Turquoise Bracelet
About this design:
This rich beaded rope is created with a Filled Tubular Netting pattern and is surprisingly easy. The stitch-in Hammertone Magnetic Clasp finishes it beautifully.
Skill Level: Beginner-intermediate
Finished Size: Approx. 7 1/2"
Designer: Tracy Proctor
Tip: This project uses a filled tubular netting technique. Seed bead experience is helpful. There are great filled tubular netting tutorials online, including this one from Jill Wiseman - https://bead-patterns.com/learn/netting-tubular-filled. Seed beads can vary in size - after the first couple of Wings and Filler rows, assess and adjust the number of C beads between crossover beads if needed.
†Weave and knot: to secure completed beadwork or when adding new thread pass needle through a few beads, then pass needle around thread between beads to form a small loop. Pass needle through loop to form an overhand knot and pull tight. Needle through a few more beads (changing directions if possible) and repeat knotting. Needle through a few beads and trim.
What you’ll need: (buy products below)
1 Hammertone 2 Loop Stitch-in Magnetic Clasp
102 Gemstone 3mm Faceted Turquoise Beads (A)
Size 11 Round Seed Beads, silver (B or crossover)
Size 11 Round Seed Beads, matte Terra Cotta (C)
Size 4 Fireline, Smoke, or preferred beading thread
Tools:
beading needle thread snips or sharp scissors thread burner (optional)
Additional Images:
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: Cut 48" of beading thread and thread needle on one end. |
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Step 2: Pick up 1 A bead, 1 B bead, 1 A, 1 B, 1 A, and 1 B and bring all 6 beads to about 6" from end. From tail end pass through all beads again and pull tight to bring them into a circle. Pass needle through next A and B beads. (Fig 1) This is the first Filler row. |
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Step 3: Wing row: create "wings" by picking up 3 C, 1 B, and 3 C, then pass needle over A and through next B in the circle. Pick up 3 C, 1 B, 3 C, and pass through next B. Repeat once more for third wing. (Fig 2) |
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Step 4: Filler row: Step up by passing needle through next 3 C and 1 B. (Fig 3) |
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Step 5: Pick up *1 A and pass needle through the B on the next wing*. Repeat * through * twice more. Wings will fold up around the A beads. (Fig 4) |
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Step 6: Repeat Step 3. |
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Step 7: Repeat Step 4 & 5. |
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Step 8: Continue adding Wing rows and Filler rows to desired length, ending with a Filler row and allowing about 3/4" for clasp. |
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Step 9: Pass needle through last row again, then weave and knot† a couple of times down rope before trimming thread. Thread needle onto tail at other end and repeat. |
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Step 10: Clasp: thread needle with 24" of thread. Pass needle through wing beads about 3/4" from one end of the bead rope. Weave and knot towards the end of the rope, exiting through 1 A and 1 B in last Filler row. Pick up 1 clasp component and hold hammered side up. *Pick up 3 C and thread needle through right clasp loop from outside edge then pick up 3 C and pass through B again. (Fig 5) Repeat thread path through loop once to reinforce.* |
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Step 11: Pass needle through the next A and B. Flip clasp and bracelet over, pick up 4 C and pass through right clasp loop from outside, pick up 4-5 C and pass through 2nd clasp loop from inside, pick up 4 C and pass through B again. (Fig 6) Repeat to reinforce. |
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Step 12: Pass needle through next A and B. Flip bracelet and clasp over again and repeat * through * in Step 9 again for left clasp loop. (Fig 7) |
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Step 13: Weave and knot down bead rope, then trim tail. |
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Step 14: Lay bracelet out so that it is untwisted and repeat Steps 9-12 to attach second clasp component, being sure to attach so that the magnets will face each other to close. |
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Measurements: 0.6mm hole/22 gauge
Measurements: 0.6mm hole/22 gauge
Measurements: 0.6mm hole/22 gauge
Measurements: 0.6mm hole/22 gauge
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On Jun 23, 2022 at 9:29 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:Beautiful! Jill Wiseman patterns are so easy to follow!
On Jun 24, 2022 at 12:04 pm #
Crystal Canary says:Lovely! Thanks for the link & instructions on how to finish this bracelet off with the new clasps. That always seems to be the hard part. I’ll favorite this for future reference.
On Jun 26, 2022 at 2:02 pm #
Beady Little Eyes says:A fun and beautiful bracelet.