Beaded Bracelet

Beads are hot! Combine your love of crocheting with simple beading to create a dazzling beaded bracelet that you will want to wear all the time. Make several to match all your favorite outfits. These make terrific friendship gifts, too! Instructions have been updated.
Designed by Jenny King for Coats & Clark®

Project #:
e03118

Crafting Time: Varies with experience

Skill Level:

1 being the easiest

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J & P Coats® Royale™ Crochet Thread, Art. 161, Size 20, No. 201 White or 226 Natural, 30 yards
Susan Bates® Steelite® Crochet Hook, U.S. Size 8 [1.40mm]

Susan Bates® Tapestry Needle, size 26 or other needle small enough to fit through holes in beads
Seed Beads, 90g package Assorted Bright Colors or colors of your choice, 1

Cost of each project will vary depending on materials used.

Due to the seasonal nature of some merchandise, actual availability of some products pictured may vary.

BRACELET:
With needle or floss threader, string approximately ½ of a package of beads onto the ball of thread. Discard any beads that will not slide easily onto the thread.

Chain 8. Row 1 (Right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across turn—7 sc.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, * insert hook in next sc and draw lp through, push 6 beads up close to work, yo and draw through 2 lps on hook—bead lp made; rep from * to last sc; sc in last sc, turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc across; turn.

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first sc [bead lp in next sc] 5 times, sc in last sc; turn

Rep Rows 3 and 4 until approximately 6½-inches from beg, end wrong side row. Fasten off. Sew short ends together to form a circle.

Edging Rnd:
With wrong side facing, attach thread at seam; ch 1, work bead lp in each row end around; join with a sl st to first st. Fasten off. Rep on opposite side. Weave in ends.

Tip:

Abbreviations:
beg = beginning
ch = chain
lp(s) = loop(s)
mm = millimeters
rep = repeat
sc = single crochet
sl = slip
sp(s) = space(s)
yo = yarn over
* or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated
[ ] = work direction in brackets the number of times indicated

Gauge: 7 sc – ¼-inch; 12 rows = 1-inch.
CHECK YOUR GUAGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

Size: Bracelet measures approximately 1-inch wide x 6½-inches around.

Note: Bracelet will stretch slightly when worn. Work a few rows more or less if necessary to fit snugly over hand before working the Edging.

The information on this instruction sheet is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed. Quantities and selections may vary at each store. Michaels® Stores, Inc. disclaims all liability from any injury to anyone undertaking the construction of this project as a result of improper safety precautions. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, MSI disclaims any liability for untoward results. © 2009 MSI.

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