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Scalloped Brick Stitch Bracelet

support@caravanbeads.com — Mon, 27 May 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Materials:
TW2712-1721: Miyuki 2.7x12mm Twisted Bugle Bead Dyed Transparent Dark Purple - 1 tube
15-193F: Miyuki 15/0 Seed Bead Matte 24kt Gold Light Plated - 1 tube
11-308: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Cobalt Gold Luster - 1 tube
8-4487: Miyuki 8/0 Seed Bead Duracoat Opaque Hydrangea - 1 tube
TR10-1986: Miyuki 10/0 Triangle Bead 24kt Green Gold Iris - 1 tube
SPR3-188: Miyuki 3mm Spacer Bead Metallic Purple Gold Iris - 1 tube
MNT-09: Miyuki Nylon Beading Thread Purple - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles - 1 package
190-005: Gold Filled Filigree Box Clasp 2 Strand - 1 piece
505-016: Gold Embroidery Bird Scissor

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1. Cut a five foot length of Miyuki nylon beading thread. String one Miyuki 3mm Spacer bead (SPR3), one Miyuki 2.7x12mm Twisted Bugle bead (TW2712), two SPR3 beads, one TW2712, and one SPR3. Slide the beads to the end of the thread and leave a two foot tail.

2. Pass up through the first three beads to begin ladder stitch.

3. Pass down through the three beads to the right.

4. String one SPR3, one TW2712, and one SPR3.

5. Pass down through the three beads to the left and up through the three beads to the right.

6. String one SPR3, one TW2712, and one SPR3. Pass up through the three beads to the left and down through the three beads to the right.

7. Continue in ladder stitch until there are seven TW2712 beads.

8. String two Miyuki 11/0 seed beads. Pass the needle under the first thread bridge to the left to begin brick stitch.

9. Pass up through the second 11/0 and pull thread to secure.

10. String one 11/0 and pass the needle under the next thread bridge to the left.

11. Pass up through the third 11/0 and pull thread to secure.

12. String one 11/0 and pass the needle under the next thread bridge to the left. Pass up through the same 11/0. String another 11/0 and pass the needle under the same thread bridge. Continue up through the same 11/0 (this creates an increase in the row).

13. String one 11/0 and pass the needle under the next thread bridge to the left. Continue up through the 11/0 and pull thread to secure.

14. Repeat step 12 and add two 11/0 beads onto the next thread bridge.

15. Repeat step 12 and add two 11/0 beads onto the last thread bridge completing the row. There should be ten 11/0 beads in this row.

16. String two Miyuki 10/0 Triangle beads (TR10). Skip over the first thread bridge to the right and pass the needle under the next thread bridge.

17. Pass up through the second TR10 bead.

18. Pass down through the first TR10 bead and under the corresponding thread bridge.

19. Pass up through the first TR10 bead.

20. Pass down through the TR10 to the right and continue under the corresponding thread bridge. Pass up through the second TR10 and pull thread to secure.

21. Continue in brick stitch until there are nine TR10 beads in the row (there are no increases in this row).

22. Use the two foot thread tail on the opposite side and repeat steps 8-21 to complete this section.

23. Repeat steps 1-22 to make a second brick stitched section. Sew in and trim all remaining thread tails. These will form the two middle components of the bracelet.

24. Cut a ten foot length of thread (leaving a 12 inch tail). Ladder stitch nine TR10 beads together.

25. Pass back through the last two beads in the row to reinforce.

26. String two 11/0 beads and pass the needle under the first thread bridge to the left. Continue up through the second 11/0 and pull thread to secure.

27. Brick stitch six 11/0 beads across the row, adding one onto each corresponding thread bridge.

28. Brick stitch two 11/0 beads onto the last thread bridge to increase. There will be ten 11/0 beads in this row.

29. String two Miyuki 8/0 seed beads. Skip over the first thread bridge to the right and pass the needle under the next. Pass up through the second 8/0.

30. Pass down through the first 8/0 and under the corresponding thread bridge, continue up through the first 8/0.

31. Pass down through the 8/0 to the right and under the corresponding thread bridge, continue up through the second 8/0.

32. String one 8/0, skip over the thread bridge to the right and pass the needle under the next. Pass up through the third 8/0.

33. String one 8/0 and brick stitch onto the next thread bridge.

34. String one 8/0, skip over the thread bridge to the right and brick stitch onto the next thread bridge.

35. Brick stitch two 8/0 beads to complete the row, adding one to each corresponding thread bridge. There will be seven 8/0 beads in this row.

36. String two 8/0 beads.

37. Repeat steps 29-31 to secure the first two 8/0 beads in the row.

38. Continue in brick stitch, adding one 8/0 onto each of the corresponding thread bridges for a total of six 8/0 beads in this row.

39. String one TR10, pass through the first loop of the two strand filigree clasp, and string one TR10.

40. Pass the needle under second thread bridge to the right and continue up through the second TR10.

41. Pass back through the loop of the clasp and continue down through the first TR10. Pass under the corresponding thread bridge and up through the first TR10.

42. Pass through the loop of the clasp and continue down through the second TR10 and under the corresponding thread bridge. Pass up through the second TR10. Increase by brick stitching two TR10 beads onto the next thread bridge.

43. Brick stitch one TR10 onto the next thread bridge. Pass through the second loop of the clasp and brick stitch one TR10 to the last thread bridge. There will be six TR10 beads in this row.

44. Pass back through the clasp loop and down through the TR10 to the left. Continue down through the rows of beads, exiting the TR10 on the right in the first row.

45. Repeat steps 24-44 and secure the other end of the clasp to this component.

46. Return to the first clasp component and using the long thread tail string the following: eight Miyuki 15/0 seed beads, three 11/0 beads, one TR10, one 8/0, three SPR3 beads, one 8/0, one TR10, three 11/0 beads, and eight 15/0 beads.

47. Line up a middle component with the clasp component. Pass through the corresponding TR10 on the middle component. Turn and pass through the next TR10.

48. Follow the pattern in step 46 to add strands of beads between the two components, attaching each to the corresponding TR10 bead. There will be nine strands of beads.

49. Exiting the TR10 (at the end of the ninth strand) pass through the two closest 11/0 beads to turn the thread. Continue back through the same TR10.

50. Repeat step 46 to begin the second layer of beaded strands.

51. Continue in this way until there are nine strands in the second layer.

52. Repeat steps 46-51 on the remaining components.

53. Repeat steps 46-51 to join the two middle components with strands of beads (adding thread as needed). Sew in and trim any remaining thread tails. This pattern makes a bracelet with a finished length of approximately 7.25 inchs.

Other colorways:

Andromeda

Materials:
TW2712-1255: Miyuki 2.7x12mm Twisted Bugle Bead Matte Metallic Dark Bronze - 1 tube
15-1428: Miyuki 15/0 Seed Bead Dyed Silverlined Wine - 1 tube
11-2006: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Matte Metallic Dark Bronze - 1 tube
8-313SF: Miyuki 8/0 Seed Bead Semi-Frosted Cranberry Gold Luster - 1 tube
TR10-1812: Miyuki 10/0 Triangle Bead Dark Green AB - 1 tube
SPR3-455: Miyuki 3mm Spacer Bead Metallic Variegated Blue Iris - 1 tube
MNT-06: Miyuki Nylon Beading Thread Brown - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles - 1 package
190-005: Gold Filled Filigree Box Clasp 2 Strand - 1 piece

Celestia

Materials:
TW2712-1711: Miyuki 2.7x12mm Twisted Bugle Bead Dyed Transparent Dark Cobalt - 1 tube
15-2066: Miyuki 15/0 Seed Bead Matte Metallic Dark Green Iris - 1 tube
11-151: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Transparent Cobalt - 1 tube
8-151F: Miyuki 8/0 Seed Bead Matte Transparent Cobalt - 1 tube
TR10-455: Miyuki 10/0 Triangle Bead Metallic Variegated Blue Iris - 1 tube
SPR3-2005: Miyuki 3mm Spacer Bead Matte Metallic Dark Raspberry Iris - 1 tube
MNT-17: Miyuki Nylon Beading Thread Dark Blue - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles - 1 package
190-006: Sterling Silver Filigree Box Clasp 2 Strand - 1 piece

Luna

Materials:
TW2712-250F: Miyuki 2.7x12mm Twisted Bugle Bead Matte Crystal AB - 1 tube
15-641: Miyuki 15/0 Seed Bead Dyed Rose Bronze Silverlined Alabaster - 1 tube
11-526: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Silver Gray Ceylon - 1 tube
8-592: Miyuki 8/0 Seed Bead Antique Ivory Pearl Ceylon - 1 tube
TR10-23F: Miyuki 10/0 Triangle Bead Matte Silverlined Light Blush - 1 tube
SPR3-2035: Miyuki 3mm Spacer Bead Matte Metallic Khaki Iris - 1 tube
MNT-02: Miyuki Nylon Beading Thread Eggshell - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles - 1 package
190-005: Gold Filled Filigree Box Clasp 2 Strand - 1 piece

Mars

Materials:
TW2712-1716: Miyuki 2.7x12mm Twisted Bugle Bead Transparent Cranberry - 1 tube
15-140FR: Miyuki 15/0 Seed Bead Matte Transparent Red Orange AB - 1 tube
11-254D: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Transparent Dark Red AB - 1 tube
8-313: Miyuki 8/0 Seed Bead Cranberry Gold Luster - 1 tube
TR10-1830: Miyuki 10/0 Triangle Bead Forest Green Lined Aqua - 1 tube
SPR3-455: Miyuki 3mm Spacer Bead Metallic Variegated Blue Iris - 1 tube
MNT-05: Miyuki Nylon Beading Thread Dark Blue - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles - 1 package
190-006: Sterling Silver Filigree Box Clasp 2 Strand - 1 piece

Mercury

Milky Way

Materials:
TW2712-1: Miyuki 2.7x12mm Twisted Bugle Bead Siverlined Crystal - 1 tube
15-528: Miyuki 15/0 Seed Bead White Pearl Ceylon - 1 tube
11-1: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Silverlined Crystal - 1 tube
8-961: Miyuki 8/0 Seed Bead Bright Sterling Plated - 1 tube
TR10-1104: Miyuki 10/0 Triangle Bead White Lined Crystal - 1 tube
SPR3-420: Miyuki 3mm Spacer Bead White Pearl Ceylon - 1 tube
MNT-01: Miyuki Nylon Beading Thread White - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles - 1 package
190-005: Sterling Silver Filigree Box Clasp 2 Strand - 1 piece

Perseus

Materials:
TW2712-3: Miyuki 2.7x12mm Twisted Bugle Bead Siverlined Gold - 1 tube
15-1614: Miyuki 15/0 Seed Bead Dyed Semi-Frosted Transparent Aqua - 1 tube
11-338: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Lined Emerald Luster - 1 tube
8-193: Miyuki 8/0 Seed Bead 24kt Gold Light Plated - 1 tube
TR10-953: Miyuki 10/0 Triangle Bead 24kt Gold Lined Light Aqua - 1 tube
SPR3-2008: Miyuki 3mm Spacer Bead Matte Metallic Patina Iris - 1 tube
MNT-05: Miyuki Nylon Beading Thread Gold - 1 bobbin
190-005: Gold Filled Filigree Box Clasp 2 Strand - 1 piece

Vega

Materials:
TW2712-401F: Miyuki 2.7x12mm Twisted Bugle Bead Matte Black - 1 tube
15-4461: Miyuki 15/0 Seed Bead Duracoat Opaque Tea Rose - 1 tube
11-4475: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Duracoat Opaque Sea Opal - 1 tube
8-401F: Miyuki 8/0 Seed Bead Matte Black - 1 tube
TR10-194F: Miyuki 10/0 Triangle Bead Matte Palladium Plated - 1 tube
SPR3-596: Miyuki 3mm Spacer Bead Opaque Tea Rose Luster - 1 tube
MNT-12: Miyuki Nylon Beading Thread Black - 1 bobbin
190-006: Sterling Silver Filigree Box Clasp 2 Strand - 1 piece

Rippling Way Bracelet

support@caravanbeads.com — Mon, 20 May 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Materials:
TW2712-258: Miyuki 2.7x12mm Twisted Bugle Transparent Chartreuse AB - 1 tube
SPTR28-596: Miyuki 2.8mm Triangle Spacer Opaque Tea Rose Luster - 1 tube
11-479: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Opaque Chartreuse AB - 1 tube
DP28-4202: Miyuki 2.8mm Drop Bead Duracoat Galvanized Gold - 1 tube
194-012-G: 16mm Gold Triskele Button - 1 piece
519-060-CRY: Miyuki Crystal Dura-Line .15mm Strong Beading Thread - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles

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1. Cut a six foot length of Miyuki Dura-Line beading thread. String one Miyuki 2.8mm Triangle Spacer bead (SPTR28), one Miyuki 2.7x12mm Twisted Bugle bead (TW2712), two SPTR28, one TW2712, and one SPTR28.

2. Pass up through the first three beads (SPTR28, TW2712, SPTR28) so that the two TW2712 beads lay side by side. This will begin ladder stitch.

3. Pass down through the three beads to the right.

4. String one SPTR28, one TW2712, and one SPTR28. Pass back through the three beads to the left and pull to secure.

5. Pass up through the three beads to the right.

6. Continue ladder stitch.

7. Continue in this way until the desired length is reached. A ladder stitched row of 62 beads will yield a finished bracelet of approximately 6.5 inches in length.

8. String 22 Miyuki 11/0 seed beads.

9. Pass back through the three beads in the final ladder stitched row. Continue through the 11/0 loop and ladder stitched row again to reinforce.

10. String one 11/0, one Miyuki 3.4mm Drop bead (DP), and one 11/0.

11. Pass up through the next row of SPTR28 and TW2712 beads to the left.

12. Repeat step 10.

13. Pass down through the next row of SPTR28 and TW2712 beads to the left.

14. Continue in this way until 11/0 and DP beads have been added along both edges of the bracelet.

15. After exiting the final ladder stitched row, pass down through the SPTR28 and TW2712 beads to the right.

16. Moving right pass up through the next two beads in the ladder stitched row. Exit the top of the second bead (TW2712).

17. String four 11/0 beads and one SPTR28 bead.

18. Pass through the button shank and string one SPTR28 and four 11/0 beads.

19. Pass up through the same TW2712 bead that the thread is exiting.

20. Pull thread to secure the button. Continue through all of the beads from steps 17-19 again to reinforce.

21. Sew in thread tails and trim.

Castaway

Materials:
TW2712-190: Miyuki 2.7x12mm Twisted Bugle Nickel Plated - 1 tube
SPTR28-401FR: Miyuki 2.8mm Triangle Spacer Matte Black AB - 1 tube
11-1865: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Opaque Smoke Gray Luster - 1 tube
DP28-25: Miyuki 2.8mm Drop Bead Silverlined Capri - 1 tube
194-012-S: 16mm Silver Triskele Button - 1 piece
519-060-SM: Miyuki Smoke Dura-Line .15mm Beading Thread - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles

Hot Spring

Materials:
TW2712-1716: Miyuki 2.7x12mm Twisted Bugle Dyed Tr Cranberry - 1 tube
SPTR28-2005: Miyuki 2.8mm Triangle Spacer Matte Metallic Dk Raspberry Iris - 1 tube
11-2074: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Matte Opaque Pale Denim Luster - 1 tube
DP28-452: Miyuki 2.8mm Drop Bead Metallic Dark Blue Iris - 1 tube
194-012-C: 16mm Copper Triskele Button - 1 piece
519-060-SM: Miyuki Smoke Dura-Line .15mm Beading Thread - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles

Lakeside

Materials:
TW2712-261F: Miyuki 2.7x12mm Twisted Bugle Matte Transparent Sapphire AB - 1 tube
SPTR28-250: Miyuki 2.8mm Triangle Spacer Crystal AB - 1 tube
11-150F: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Matte Tr Sapphire - 1 tube
DP28-420: Miyuki 2.8mm Drop White Pearl Ceylon - 1 tube
194-012-S: 16mm Silver Triskele Button - 1 piece
519-060-CRY: Miyuki Crystal Dura-Line .15mm Beading Thread - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles

Lily Pad

Materials:
TW2712-258: Miyuki 2.7x12mm Twisted Bugle Transparent Chartreuse AB - 1 tube
SPTR28-596: Miyuki 2.8mm Triangle Spacer Opaque Tea Rose Luster - 1 tube
11-479: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Opaque Chartreuse AB - 1 tube
DP28-4202: Miyuki 2.8mm Drop Bead Duracoat Galvanized Gold - 1 tube
194-012-G: 16mm Gold Triskele Button - 1 piece
519-060-CRY: Miyuki Crystal Dura-Line .15mm Beading Thread - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles

Set Sail

Materials:
TW2712-1721: Miyuki 2.7x12mm Twisted Bugle Dyed Transparent Dark Purple - 1 tube
SPTR28-462: Miyuki 2.8mm Triangle Spacer Metallic Gold Iris - 1 tube
11-308: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Cobalt Gold Luster - 1 tube
DP28-2425: Miyuki 2.8mm Drop Silverlined Teal - 1 tube
194-012-G: 16mm Gold Triskele Button - 1 piece
519-060-SM: Miyuki Smoke Dura-Line .15mm Beading Thread - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles

Storm Surge

Materials:
TW2712-401FR: Miyuki 2.7x12mm Twisted Bugle Matte Black AB - 1 tube
SPTR28-2021: Miyuki 2.8mm Triangle Spacer Matte Opaque Cream - 1 tube
11-954: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead 24kt Gold Lined Pale Montana - 1 tube
DP28-2006: Miyuki 2.8mm Drop Matte Metallic Dark Bronze - 1 tube
194-012-S: 16mm Silver Triskele Button - 1 piece
519-060-CRY: Miyuki Crystal Dura-Line .15mm Beading Thread - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles

Tidepool

Materials:
TW2712-1256: Miyuki 2.7x12mm Twisted Bugle Matte Metallic Patina Iris - 1 tube
SPTR28-457: Miyuki 2.8mm Triangle Spacer Metallic Dark Bronze - 1 tube
11-4217F: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Duracoat Galvanized Matte Sea Foam - 1 tube
DP28-457B: Miyuki 2.8mm Drop Metallic Dark Raspberry Iris - 1 tube
194-012-C: 16mm Copper Triskele Button - 1 piece
519-060-SM: Miyuki Smoke Dura-Line .15mm Beading Thread - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles

Bamboo Bugle Bracelet

support@caravanbeads.com — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Materials:
BGL2-2405FR: Miyuki 6mm Bugle Bead Matte Transparent Teal AB - 1 tube
DBL-0323: Miyuki 8/0 Delica Bead Matte Metallic Copper Rainbow Iris - 1 tube
11-2005: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Matte Metallic Dark Raspberry Iris - 1 tube
CLBD-BU: C-Lon Size D Beading Thread Burgundy - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles - 1 package
194-012-C: Triskele Button 16mm Copper - 1 piece
505-017: Rainbow Embroidery Bird Scissor

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1. Cut a four foot length of C-Lon size D nylon beading thread. String six Miyuki size 8/0 Delica beads (DBL) and leave a six inch tail.

2. Pass back through the second to last DBL on the needle end.

3. Pull thread to secure so that the beads lay side by side. This begins ladder stitch.

4. Pass back through next DBL to continue ladder stitch.

5. Pull thread to secure.

6. Continue until all six DBL beads are ladder stitched together.

7. Pass down through the DBL to the right and back up through the DBL to the left to reinforce. This completes row 1.

8. String two DBL beads. Moving from left to right, pass under the thread bridge connecting the second and third DBL beads in row 1. This begins brick stitch.

9. Pass up through the second DBL in row 2.

10. Turn to the left and pass down through the first DBL in row 2. Pass under the thread bridge connecting the first and second beads in row 1.

11. Pass up through the first DBL in row 2.

12. Pass down through the second DBL in row 2 and continue down through the second bead in row 1. Turn and pass up through the third bead in row 1 and continue up through the second bead in row 2.

13. String one DBL. Pass under the thread bridge connecting the third and fourth DBL beads in row 1. Pass up through the third DBL in row 2.

14. Continue in brick stitch until there are five DBL beads in row 2.

15. String two DBL beads. Moving from right to left, pass under the thread bridge connecting the second and third DBL beads in row 2. Turn and pass up through the second DBL in row 3.

16. Turn right and pass down through the first DBL in row 3. Pass under the thread bridge connecting the first and second beads in row 2 and continue up through the first DBL in row 3.

17. Pass down through the second DBL in row 3 and continue down through the second DBL in row 2. Turn and pass up through the third DBL in row two and continue up through the second DBL in row 3.

18. Continue in brick stitch until there are four DBL beads in row 3.

19. String one Miyuki 11/0 seed bead, one DBL, one 11/0, one DBL, and one 11/0.

20. Pass through the button shank and repeat step 19.

21. Pass down through the DBL on the right side of row 3. Follow the thread path to move the thread to the left, exit the top of the DBL at the end of the row.

22. Pass through the loop of DBL and 11/0 beads holding the button and repeat step 21.

23. Pass through the loop of beads again to reinforce. Pass down through the DBL on the right side of row 3 and continue through the second DBL in row 2.

24. Anchor the thread in a figure 8 pattern by passing through the DBL beads to the right and left of the second DBL in row 2. This completes the first brick stitched section of the bracelet.

25. Pull out four feet of thread and leave the spool attached.

26. Repeat steps 1-18 to make a second brick stitched section.

27. String twenty six 11/0 beads.

28. Pass down through the last DBL on the right side of row 3. Repeat steps 21 and 22.

29. Repeat steps 23 and 24.

30. Pull out ten feet of thread from the attached spool.

31. String one 11/0 and one Miyuki 6mm Bugle bead (BGL2) in a repeating pattern until there are nineteen 11/0 beads. This will make a finished bracelet approximately seven inches long.

32. Pass through the DBL at the end of row 1 in the first brick stitched section. Turn and pass through the second DBL in the same row.

33. Repeat step 31 and pass through the corresponding DBL in the opposite brick stitched section. Continue in this way until there are six 11/0 and BGL2 strands bewteen the brick stitched sections.

34. Continue through the DBL beads along the bottom edge of the brick stitched section and across the beads in row 3. Pass through the DBL beads along the top edge and exit the DBL as in step 31.

35. Repeat steps 31-33 to add a second layer of 11/0 and BGL2 strands between the two brick stitched sections.

36. Continue through the DBL beads along the bottom edge of the brick stitched section and across the beads in row 3.

37. Secure thread by following the diagrammed thread path. Sew in and trim any remaining thread tails.

Celebrate

Materials:
BGL2-199: Miyuki 6mm Bugle Bead 24kt Gold Iris - 2 tubes
DBL-1841: Miyuki 8/0 Delica Bead Duracoat Galvanized Light Cranberry - 1 tube
11-4211F: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Duracoat Galvanized Matte Light Cranberry - 1 tube
CLBD-P: C-Lon Size D Beading Thread Pink - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles - 1 package
194-012-G: Triskele Button 16mm Gold - 1 piece

Champagne

Materials:
BGL2-551: Miyuki 6mm Bugle Bead Gilt Lined Opal - 1 tube
DBL-1831F: Miyuki 8/0 Delica Bead Galvanized Matte Silver - 1 tube
11-4201F: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Duracoat Galvanized Matte Silver - 1 tube
CLBD-BE: C-Lon Size D Beading Thread Beige - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles - 1 package
194-012-S: Triskele Button 16mm Silver - 1 piece

Confetti

Materials:
BGL2-301: Miyuki 6mm Bugle Bead Dark Topaz Rainbow Gold Luster - 1 tube
DBL-1835: Miyuki 8/0 Delica Bead Duracoat Galvanized Zest - 1 tube
11-4205: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Duracoat Galvanized Zest - 1 tube
CLBD-CT: C-Lon Size D Beading Thread Chartreuse - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles - 1 package
194-012-C: Triskele Button 16mm Copper - 1 piece

Countdown

Materials:
BGL2-1899: Miyuki 6mm Bugle Bead Opaque Eggplant Luster - 1 tube
DBL-1845: Miyuki 8/0 Delica Bead Duracoat Galvanized Sea Green - 1 tube
11-2333: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Matte Metallic Blue Slate Gold Iris - 1 tube
CLBD-SFG: C-Lon Size D Beading Thread Seafoam Green - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles - 1 package
194-012-C: Triskele Button 16mm Copper - 1 piece

Midnight

Materials:
BGL2-194: Miyuki 6mm Bugle Bead Palladium Plated - 2 tubes
DBL-0047: Miyuki 8/0 Delica Bead Silverlined Cobalt - 1 tube
11-20: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Silverlined Cobalt - 1 tube
CLBD-RO: C-Lon Size D Beading Thread Royal Blue - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles - 1 package
194-012-S: Triskele Button 16mm Silver - 1 piece

Renew

Materials:
BGL2-413: Miyuki 6mm Bugle Bead Opaque Turquoise Blue - 1 tube
DBL-1532: Miyuki 8/0 Delica Bead Opaque Light Peach Ceylon - 1 tube
11-2023: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Matte Opaque Blush - 1 tube
CLBD-R: C-Lon Size D Beading Thread Rose - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles - 1 package
194-012-S: Triskele Button 16mm Silver - 1 piece

Resolution

Materials:
BGL2-408FR: Miyuki 6mm Bugle Bead Matte Opaque Red AB - 1 tube
DBL-0301: Miyuki 8/0 Delica Bead Matte Gunmetal - 1 tube
11-2002: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Matte Metallic Silver Gray - 1 tube
CLBD-CH: C-Lon Size D Beading Thread Charcoal - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles - 1 package
194-012-S: Triskele Button 16mm Silver - 1 piece

Wish

Regal Caterpillar Bracelet

support@caravanbeads.com — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0600

Materials:
TW206-1721: Miyuki 2x6mm Twisted Bugle Dyed Transparent Dark Purple - 1 tube
11-4488: 11/0 Duracoat Opaque Columbine Miyuki Seed Bead (Color A) - 1 tube
10C-TW-191: Miyuki 10/0 Twisted Hex Cut Bead 24kt Gold Plated - 1 tube
11-4247: 11/0 Duracoat Silverlined Dyed Peony Pink Miyuki Seed Bead (Color B) - 1 tube
DPF-20: Miyuki 3.4mm Drop Bead Mint Green Lined Aqua - 1 tube
MNT-04: Blush Miyuki Nylon Beading Thread - 1 bobbin
193-105: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
190-005: Gold Filled Filigree Box Clasp 2-Strand - 1 piece

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For basic Brick Stitch directions please visit our flat Brick Stitch instruction page.

1. Cut approximately five feet of C-Lon Size D beading thread. String two Miyuki 2x6mm Twisted Bugle Beads (TW206).

2. Pass the needle up through the first TW206 so that the beads lay side by side. This will begin ladder stitch.

3. Pass down through the TW206 to the right, pull thread to secure.

4. String one TW206 and pass down through the TW206 to the left.

5. Continue up through the TW206 to the right and pull thread to secure.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to continue in ladder stitch, adding additional thread as needed.

7. Continue in this way, ending with an odd number of TW206 beads. A ladder stitched row of 83 beads will yield a finished bracelet of approximately 7.25 inches in length (once the additional beads and clasp are added).

8. Pass up through the second TW206 from the end. The thread is now positioned to begin the first row of Brick Stitch.

9. String two Miyuki size 11/0 seed beads in color A.

10. Pass the needle under the thread bridge connecting the second and third TW206 beads.

11. Pass up through the second 11/0 and pull thread to secure.

12. String one 11/0.

13. Pass the needle under the thread bridge connecting the third and fourth TW206 beads.

14. Pass up through the third 11/0 and pull thread to secure.

15. Continue Brick Stitch by repeating steps 12 -14 along the length of the bracelet.

16. The beadwork will curve as the row of 11/0 beads is added.

17. When the last 11/0 has been added pass down through the 11/0 to the right, continue through the second to last TW206 bead.

18. Repeat step 10.

19. Repeat step 11.

20. Repeat steps 12-14.

21. Continue Brick Stitch by repeating steps 12 -14 along the length of the bracelet.

22. The beadwork will straighten as the second row of 11/0 beads is added.

23. Pass up through the column of beads to the left.

24. String two Miyuki 10/0 Cut Twisted Beads (10C-TW).

25. Pass the needle under the thread bridge connecting the second and third 11/0 beads.

26. Pass up through the second 10C-TW bead.

27. Continue Brick Stitch along the length of the bracelet.

28. Pass the needle down through the column of beads to the right. Exit the second to last 11/0.

29. Brick stitch a second row of 10C-TW beads along this side of the bracelet.

30. Turn and pass through to the other side of the bracelet. Exit the second 10C-TW bead.

31. String two 11/0 beads in color B. Pass the needle under the thread bridge connecting the second and third 10C-TW beads.

32. Pass up through the second 11/0 and pull thread to secure.

33. Continue in brick stitch along the length of the bracelet.

34. Pass through to the other side of the bracelet. Exit the second to last 10C-TW bead.

35. Repeat steps 31 and 32.

36. Repeat step 33.

37. Pass through to the other side of the bracelet. Exit the first 11/0 bead.

38. String one 11/0 (color A), one Miyuki 3.4mm Drop Bead (DP), and one 11/0 (color A).

39. Pass down through the second 11/0 bead in the brick stitched row and up through the third.

40. Repeat steps 38 and 39, along the edge of the bracelet.

41. Pass through to the other side of the bracelet. Exit the last 11/0 bead.

42. Repeat steps 38-40.

43. Continue to add the 11/0 and DP beads along the length of the bracelet.

44. Continue through the next two beads on the right end of the bracelet. Exit between the 11/0 (Color A) and the TW206.

45. Connect the clasp by stringing through the lower ring. Pass through the TW206 bead, the second clasp ring and the 11/0 (Color A). Reinforce by following the same thread path through the beads and clasp again.

46. Repeat step 45 on the other end of the bracelet. Make sure the clasp is facing right side up and can connect to the other side without twisting.

47. Sew in thread tails and trim.

Limelight

Materials:
TW206-261F: Miyuki 2x6mm Twisted Bugle Matte Tr Sapphire AB - 1 tube
11-1660: 11/0 Dyed Silverlined Dark Coral Miyuki Seed Bead (Color A) - 1 tube
10C-TW-190: Miyuki 10/0 Twisted Hex Cut Bead Nickel Plated - 1 tube
11-2316: 11/0 Matte Opaque Lime Miyuki Seed Bead (Color B) - 1 tube
DPF-27: Miyuki 3.4mm Drop Bead Apricot Lined Chartreuse - 1 tube
MNT-03: Silver Miyuki Nylon Beading Thread - 1 bobbin
193-105: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
190-006: Sterling Silver Filigree Box Clasp 2-Strand - 1 piece

Hacienda

Materials:
TW206-1721: Miyuki 2x6mm Twisted Bugle Dyed Tr Dark Purple - 1 tube
11-4488: 11/0 Duracoat Opaque Columbine Miyuki Seed Bead (Color A) - 1 tube
10C-TW-191: Miyuki 10/0 Twisted Hex Cut Bead 24kt Gold Plated - 1 tube
11-4247: 11/0 Duracoat S/L Dyed Peony Pink Miyuki Seed Bead (Color B) - 1 tube
DPF-20: Miyuki 3.4mm Drop Bead Mint Green Lined Aqua - 1 tube
MNT-04: Blush Miyuki Nylon Beading Thread - 1 bobbin
193-105: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
190-005: Gold Filled Filigree Box Clasp 2-Strand - 1 piece

Roxy

Materials:
TW206-191: Miyuki 2x6mm Twisted Bugle 24kt Gold Plated - 1 tube
11-469: 11/0 Met Bronze Eggplant Iris Miyuki Seed Bead (Color A) - 1 tube
10C-TW-462: 10/0 Twisted Hex Cut Bead Met Gold Iris - 1 tube
11-465: 11/0 Met Dk Green Iris Miyuki Seed Bead (Color B) - 1 tube
DP-453: Miyuki 3-4mm Drop Bead Met Forest Green Iris - 1 tube
193-105: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
CLBD-PU: C-Lon Purple Size D - 1 bobbin
190-005: Gold Filled Filigree Box Clasp 2-Strand - 1 piece

Copacabana

Materials:
TW206-258F: Miyuki 2x6mm Twisted Bugle Matte Chartreuse AB - 1 tube
11-4239: 11/0 Duracoat Silverlined Dyed Hibiscus Miyuki Seed Bead (Color A) - 1 tube
10C-TW-401: Miyuki 10/0 Twisted Hex Cut Bead Black - 1 tube
11-17F: 11/0 Matte Silverlined Emerald Miyuki Seed Bead (Color B) - 1 tube
DP-140FR: 3.4mm Drop Bead Matte Transparent Red Orange AB - 1 tube
MNT-16: Peridot Miyuki Nylon Beading Thread - 1 bobbin
193-105: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
190-005: Gold Filled Filigree Box Clasp 2-Strand - 1 piece

Palladium

Materials:
TW206-1711: Miyuki 2x6mm Twisted Bugle Dyed Transparent Dark Cobalt - 1 tube
11-2064: Miyuki 11/0 Matte Metallic Blue Green Iris Seed Bead (Color A) - 1 tube
10C-TW-194: Miyuki 10/0 Twisted Hex Cut Bead Palladium Plated - 1 tube
11-358: Miyuki 11/0 Ruby Lined Capri Blue Luster Seed Bead (Color B) - 1 tube
DP-4554: Miyuki 3.4mm Drop Bead Crystal Heliotrope - 1 tube
MNT-17: Miyuki Dark Blue Nylon Beading Thread - 1 bobbin
193-105: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
190-006: Sterling Silver Filigree Box Clasp 2-Strand - 1 piece

Zootz

Materials:
TW206-1707: Miyuki 2x6mm Twisted Bugle Dyed Transparent Seafoam - 1 tube
11-313: Miyuki 11/0 Cranberry Gold Luster Seed Bead (Color A) - 1 tube
10C-TW-1256: Miyuki 10/0 Twisted Hex Cut Bead Matte Metallic Patina Iris - 1 tube
11-1233: Miyuki 11/0 Matte Opaque Mustard Seed Bead (Color B) - 1 tube
DP-146FR: Miyuki 3.4mm Drop Matte Transparent Green AB - 1 tube
MNT-11: Miyuki Green Nylon Beading Thread - 1 bobbin
193-105: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
190-005: Gold Filled Filigree Box Clasp 2-Strand - 1 piece