Free Bead Patterns and Ideas
by Sandra D Halpenny
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Round Lace Bracelet (update) - free pattern
This is an updated version of the Round Lace Bracelet pattern. I originally
wrote the pattern in 2002. I have learned a lot since then, so I thought I
would update this pattern and make it easier to do. Instead of going around
the thread and then back up the same beads in the center circle of beads,
you go forward through the beads in the circle. This also helps the center
thread not have to be worked as much and should make a stronger bracelet.
You can also finish the bracelet a lot faster and it still looks exactly the
same. And if you are like me, and your hands are a lot stiffer that they used
to be, it’s much easier just going forward through the beads. So grab a
handful of beads and make a bunch of these cute bracelets for yourself. If
you prefer to do the original version, you can still find that pattern here.
1
A = Miyuki11/0 seed bead
B = 4mm crystal (optional)
Start by waxing and stretching your thread, use Nymo D or C-Lon & a #11
or #12 beading needle. Tie in a “stopper” bead, leaving about an 8” tail and
begin at step #1. *Fireline 4 or 6lb. crystal fishing line also works great for
bead weaving.
1. Pick up 14A, go with thread
forward through the 1st through
8th A beads added in this step.
2. Pick up 11A, go with thread
forward through the 8th A bead,
step #1, and the 1st A bead just
added in this step.
3. Pick up 4A, go with thread left to
right through the 11th, 10th and
9th A beads, step #1 (first time) or
the 10th, 9th and 8th A beads, step
#8 (every time after), and forward
through the 1st and 2nd A beads,
step #2 or step #14.
2
4. Pick up 4A, go with thread up
through the 3rd, 2nd and 1st A
beads, step #3, and forward
through the 2nd and 3rd A beads,
step #2 or step #14.
5. Pick up 8A, go with thread up
through the 3rd, 2nd and 1st A
beads, step #4, and forward
through the 3rd and 4th A beads,
step #2 or step #14.
6. Pick up 4A, go with thread up
through the 3rd, 2nd and 1st A
beads, step #5, and forward
through the 4th and 5th A beads,
step #2 or step #14.
7. Pick up 4A, go with thread up
through the 3rd, 2nd and 1st A
beads, step #6, and forward
through the 5th and 6th A beads,
step #2 or step #14.
3
8. Pick up 10A, go with thread right
to left through the 3rd, 2nd and 1st
A beads, step #7, and forward
through the 6th and 7th A beads,
step #2 or step #14.
9. Pick up 4A, go with thread right
to left through the 3rd, 2nd and 1st
A beads, step #8, and forward
through the 7th and 8th A beads,
step #2 or step #14.
10. Pick up 4A, go with thread
down through the 3rd, 2nd and 1st
A beads, step #9, and forward
through the 8th and 9th A beads,
step #2 or step #14.
11. Pick up 8A, go with thread
down through the 3rd, 2nd and 1st
A beads, step #10, and forward
through the 9th and 10th A beads,
step #2 or step #14.
4
12. Pick up 4A, go with thread
down through the 3rd, 2nd and 1st
A beads, step #11, and forward
through the 10th and 11th A
beads, step #2 or step #14.
13. Pick up 1A, go with thread
down through the 3rd, 2nd and 1st
A beads, step #12, forward
through the 11th A bead, step #2
or step #14, and the 8th A bead,
step #1 or the 7th A bead, step
#8. Continue with working thread
through this section by following
the blue dotted line, coming out
with thread down through the 7th
A bead, step #8.
OPTIONAL Crystal
Pick up 1B, go with thread down
through the 8th A bead, step #2 or
step #14, right to left through the
B bead just added and down
through the 8th A bead, step #1 or
the 7th A bead, step #8. Continue
with working thread through this
section by following the blue dotted
line, coming out with thread down
through the 7th A bead, step #8.
5
14. Pick up 11A, go with thread
down through the 7th A bead, step
#8, and the 1st A bead just added
in this step.
15. Continue bracelet by repeating
steps #3 through #13 until you reach the length that you want.
Round Lace Bracelet Pattern, updated February 18, 2015
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Sandra D. Halpenny 2002 - 2015 All rights reserved
This pattern may not be copied or distributed in any way without the express written
permission of the author. The purchaser of this pattern may use the finished piece for
personal use and for selling at arts and crafts shows, etc. No mass production of this design
is permitted without permission from the author.
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