Annelida Bracelet

This elegant bracelet is woven together using right angle weave. It is a versatile beading stitch and can be used with a variety of bead combinations. This pattern has been designed for 4mm round beads. The Swarovski crystal pearls are an excellent choice when selecting your materials because of the beautiful color palate available. The bracelet has an interesting spine of 8/0 seed beads that give it a slight curve. It is integrated into the bracelet as the second row of pearls is stitched on. Once the basic framework of is constructed the base is further embellished with Miyuki Magatamas. The Magatamas are in the drop bead family. They have a wider profile than the regular drop beads, measuring approximately 4x4mm. They nestle nicely in between the 4mm Swarovski pearls, both on the top and sides of the bracelet.

Annelida bracelet samples

Materials:
11-457: 11/0 Metallic Dark Bronze Miyuki Seed Bead - 1 tube
8-2021: 8/0 Matte Opaque Cream Miyuki Seed Bead - 1 tube
MA4-457: Miyuki 4mm Magatama Metallic Dark Bronze - 1 tube
29-0434: 4mm Dark Lapis Swarovski Crystal Pearl - 2 strands
193-105: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
CLBD-RO: C-Lon Royal Blue Size D
505-016: Gold Embroidery Scissor
190-005: Gold Filled Box Clasp 2-Strand 7.5x10mm

Annelida bracelet supplies

If you haven't worked with right angle weave before or need a refresher on how to begin, check out our page on right angle weave for instructions.

Begin by pulling out several feet of thread.

**Note: For this pattern you can leave your tail end attached to the bobbin. Right angle weave can be worked from either side so if you run out of thread simply cut a length from the bobbin and begin working on the opposite end.

Annelida bracelet right angle weave beginning
String on four beads.
Annelida bracelet right angle weave
Make a loop by stringing back through one or more beads.
Annelida bracelet right angle weave
Pull them together so they are snug.


Maintaining even tension while working in right angle weave is important. The beads are stitched together in a looping fashion so it is necessary to insure an even tension after each round of beads added.


Annelida right angle weave bracelet
Add three beads to your working thread.
Annelida bracelet right angle weave
Attach them to the first round of beads while creating a loop by stitching back through the other end of the bead that your thread is exiting.
Annelida right angle weave bracelet
Cinch together the newly added beads.
Annelida bracelet beginning right angle weave
Work your thread over two beads so that it will be in the correct position to add your next group of beads.
Annelida bracelet beginning right angle weave
Add three more beads and attach them by stringing back through the bead the thread is exiting.
Annelida bracelet RAW
Work your needle and thread over two beads in preparation of adding the next grouping of three.
Annelida bracelet right angle weave example
Work your needle and thread over two beads in preparation of adding the next grouping of three.
Annelida bracelet with right angle weave
Annelida bracelet right angle weave steps
Annelida bracelet stitching right angle weave
Annelida bracelet showing right angle weave
Annelida bracelet completing right angle weave
Continue in this fashion until you have reached the desired length for your bracelet.
Annelida bracelet with right angle weave
Annelida bracelet starting RAW second row
Once this length is reached you will bring your needle and thread into position to begin adding the second row of the bracelet. To do this stitch around so that the thread is exiting the first pearl on the “bottom” of the row of beads.
Annelida bracelet starting RAW second row
Annelida bracelet right angle weave steps
Add three beads.
Annelida bracelet second row example
Loop around, stitching through this “bottom” bead to secure them to the bracelet.
Annelida bracelet second row right angle weave
Annelida bracelet right angle weave
Pull the thread taut to secure.
Annelida bracelet with 8/0 embellishment
Add one 8/0 seed bead.
Annelida bracelet right angle weave close up
Stitch through the next pearl on the “bottom” of the bracelet.
Annelida bracelet with 8/0 embellishment
Pull tight to secure.
Annelida bracelet right angle weave
Add two pearls.
Annelida bracelet basic right angle weave
Attach to the bracelet by stitching through the pearl on the right.

**Note that this is one of the three pearls just added in the previous addition not part of the base row of the bracelet.

Annelida bracelet detail on right angle weave
Now without passing through the 8/0 seed bead, stitch back through base pearl from the original row.
Annelida bracelet embellished right angle weave
Pull securely and add the second 8/0 seed bead.
Annelida bracelet adding beads to right angle weave
Stitch through the next pearl on the left to set up the correct position to add the next round of pearls.
Annelida bracelet with right angle weave
Add two more pearls and attach to the bracelet by stitching through the pearl to the right from the previous bead addition.
Annelida bracelet completing right angle weave
Continue to secure by stitching through the pearl in the base row (to the left of the 8/0 bead) you are working in a counter clockwise motion. Again do not pass the needle through the 8/0 seed bead previously added.
Annelida bracelet with 8/0 seed bead embellishment
Continue to add beads down the length of the bracelet to form the second row.
Annelida bracelet continuing to add beads to RAW
You can see the 8/0 seed beads form a spine and give a raised effect to the bracelet.
Annelida bracelet complete second row of right angle weave
Continue beading until you have completed the second row.
Annelida bracelet adding Magatama embellishment
Next we will add the Magatama embellishment to the top of the bracelet. String on one 11/0, one Magatama, and one more 11/0.
Annelida bracelet detail of Magatama embellishment
Attach by stitching down through the top of the pearl opposite from the pearl the thread is exiting.
Annelida bracelet with Magatama embellishment
They should sit at a right to left upward slant.
RAW bracelet with magatama embellishment


RAW bracelet with one edge of Magatama embellishment

Continue adding the layer of 11/0’s and Magatamas until you have covered one side.


Annelida Right Angle Weave Bracelet second row embellishment
Pass your thread over to the next side of pearls.
Annelida Bracelet up close detailStart the second row of embellishment the same as the first.
Annelida bracelet adding edging embellishment
When you come to the end of the second row of embellishment bring your thread to the outside edge of pearls.
Annelida bracelet edging detail
Add one Magatama in between each pearl at the edge of the bracelet.
Annelida bracelet with magatama embellishment
The Magatama should sit neatly in between the pearls at the edge of your bracelet.
Annelida bracelet passing through end pearls
When you have come to the end of one row you can add an 11/0 seed bead between the two end pearls as you work your thread over to the other side of the bracelet.


Completed one side of Annelida bracelet

Continue down the entire edge of the bracelet.

Finish the other edge of your bracelet in the same manner.
Sew on the clasp of your choice and stitch in your thread ends.

Annelida right angle weave bracelet clasp detail

You can also make this project with 4mm firepolish beads, or increase the width by adding an additional row of 4mm beads. If you do decide to make this bracelet wider than two rows I would swap out the 8/0’s that create the spine of the bracelet and use 11/0’s instead. This will create a flatter bracelet that will lay nicely over a wider area.


Other colorways:

Pink and matte silver
Annelida  bracelet pink and silver

Materials:
11-194F: 11/0 Matte Palladium Plated Miyuki Seed Bead - 1 tube
11-2027: 11/0 Matte Opaque Dusty Mauve Miyuki Seed Bead - 1 tube
(Use 11/0s for the spine instead of 8/0s.)
MA4-190F: Miyuki 4mm Magatama Matte Nickel Plated - 2 tubes
29-0427: 4mm Powder Almond Swarovski Crystal Pearl - 2 strands
193-105: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
MNT-04: Blush Miyuki Nylon Beading Thread
505-016: Gold Embroidery Scissor
190-005: Gold Filled Box Clasp 2-Strand 7.5x10mm


Aqua and Gold
Annelida  bracelet aqua and gold

Materials:
11-4484: 11/0 Duracoat Opaque Delphinium Miyuki Seed Bead - 1 tube
8-4484: 8/0 Duracoat Opaque Delphinium Miyuki Seed Bead - 1 tube
MA4-F20: Miyuki 4mm Magatama Mint Green Lined Aqua - 1 tube
SB3-199: Miyuki 3mm Cube 24 karat Gold Iris - 2 tubes
193-105: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
CLBD-GO: C-lon Beading Thread Size D - Gold
505-016: Gold Embroidery Scissor
194-003: 16mm Gold Sand Dollar Button


Lapis and Amethyst
Annelida bracelet Lapis and Amethyst

Materials:
11-466: Metallic Dark Raspberry Gold Luster Miyuki Seed Bead - 1 tube
11-312: Amethyst Gold Luster Miyuki Seed Bead - 1 tube
(Use 11/0s for the spine instead of 8/0s)
MA4-2135: Miyuki 4mm Magatama Transparent Light Sapphire Aurora Borealis - 2 tubes
29-0437: 4mm Lapis Swarovski Crystal Pearl - 2 strands
193-105: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
MNT-10: Light Blue Miyuki Nylon Beading Thread size B
505-016: Gold Embroidery Scissor
190-006: Sterling Silver Filigree Box Clasp 2-strand

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