Calico Corn Bracelet

Materials:
BB-4202: Duracoat Galvanized Gold Miyuki Berry Bead (A) - 1 tube
BB-596: Opaque Tea Rose Luster Miyuki Berry Bead (B) - 1 tube
BB-2006: Matte Metallic Dark Bronze Miyuki Berry Bead (C) - 1 tube
283-285: Swarovski 3mm Bicone Topaz - 2 packages
MNT-05: Miyuki Gold Nylon Beading Thread - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
190-005: Gold Filled Filigree Box Clasp 2-Strand - 1 piece
505-016: Gold Embroidery Scissor


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Berry Bead Calico Corn Bracelet

1. Cut a five foot length of Miyuki nylon beading thread. String six Miyuki Berry beads (BB) in color A. Slide the beads to the far end of the thread, leaving an eight inch tail.

Berry Bead Calico Corn Bracelet

2. Moving from left to right pass back through the second to last BB bead added (on the needle end).

Berry Bead Calico Corn Bracelet

3. Pull to secure, bringing the last two beads together. This begins ladder stitch.

Berry Bead Calico Corn Bracelet

4. Pass back through the next BB to continue ladder stitch.

Berry Bead Calico Corn Bracelet

5. Pull to secure.

Berry Bead Calico Corn Bracelet

6. Continue in this way until the six beads are ladder stitched together. This completes the first row.

Berry Bead Calico Corn Bracelet

7. Loop back through the top two BB to anchor them into place.

Berry Bead Calico Corn Bracelet

8. To begin the next row string two BB in color A.

Berry Bead Calico Corn Bracelet

9. Pass through the second BB from the top in the previous row. This begins herringbone stitch.

Berry Bead Calico Corn Bracelet

10. Turn and pass through the third BB from the top in the same row.

Berry Bead Calico Corn Bracelet

11. String two BB in color B.

Berry Bead Calico Corn Bracelet

12. Pass through the fourth BB in the previous row.

Berry Bead Calico Corn Bracelet

13. Turn and pass through the fifth BB in the same row.

Berry Bead Calico Corn Bracelet

14. String two BB in color A and pass through the sixth BB in the previous row.

Berry Bead Calico Corn Bracelet

15. Pass the needle under the thread bridge connecting the fifth and sixth BB in the previous row.

Berry Bead Calico Corn Bracelet

16. Pass through the bottom BB in both rows.

Berry Bead Calico Corn Bracelet

17. String two BB in color C.

Berry Bead Calico Corn Bracelet

18. Pass through the fifth BB in the previous row.

Berry Bead Calico Corn Bracelet

19. Turn and pass through the fourth BB in the same row.

Berry Bead Calico Corn Bracelet

20. String two 3mm Swarovski crystal bicone beads.

Berry Bead Calico Corn Bracelet

21. Pass through the third BB in the previous row. Turn and pass through the second BB in the same row.

Berry Bead Calico Corn Bracelet

22. String two BB in color C.

Berry Bead Calico Corn Bracelet

23. Pass through the first BB in the previous row.

Berry Bead Calico Corn Bracelet

24. Pass the needle under the existing thread between the rows where the thread is exiting.

Berry Bead Calico Corn Bracelet

25. The working thread will catch on the existing thread. Pass through both BB on the outer edge of the last two rows.

Berry Bead Calico Corn Bracelet

26. Continue working in Herringbone stitch. In row four add two BB in color A, two BB in color B, and two BB in color A.

Berry Bead Calico Corn Bracelet

27. Repeat step 24.

Berry Bead Calico Corn Bracelet

28. Repeat step 25.

Berry Bead Calico Corn Bracelet

29. In row five add three pairs of BB in color A.

Berry Bead Calico Corn Bracelet

30. Repeat steps 24 and 25. In row six and add two BB in color B, two BB in color A, and two BB in color B.

Berry Bead Calico Corn Bracelet

31. Repeat steps 24 and 25. In row seven add two 3mm crystals, two BB in color C, and two 3mm crystals.

Berry Bead Calico Corn Bracelet

32. Repeat steps 24 and 25. In row eight add two BB in color B, two BB in color A, and two BB in color B. This completes one round of the eight row pattern.

Berry Bead Calico Corn Bracelet

33. Continue in herringbone stitch and follow the pattern from steps 1-32.

Berry Bead Calico Corn Bracelet

34. For a finished length of seven inches (including clasp) repeat the pattern seven and a half times ending with a row of six BB in color A.

Berry Bead Calico Corn Bracelet

35. To secure the last row of Herringbone stitch join the beads together with ladder stitch. Pass through the second BB then loop back through the first. Continue through the second BB again and tighten.

Berry Bead Calico Corn Bracelet

36. Pass through the third BB then loop back through the second. Continue through the third BB again and tighten.

Berry Bead Calico Corn Bracelet

37. Continue in this way ladder stitching the BB in the last row together.

Berry Bead Calico Corn Bracelet

38. At the end of the row pass through the sixth BB and loop back through the fifth to exit.

Berry Bead Calico Corn Bracelet

39. String one 3mm crystal, pass through the lower loop of the clasp, and string one 3mm crystal.

Berry Bead Calico Corn Bracelet

40. Pass through the fourth BB in the last row.

Berry Bead Calico Corn Bracelet

41.Turn and pass through the fifth BB in the last row. Continue through the crystals and clasp to reinforce. Pass back through the fourth BB in the last row.

Berry Bead Calico Corn Bracelet

42. Turn and pass through the third BB in the same row.

Berry Bead Calico Corn Bracelet

43. String one 3mm crystal, pass through the upper loop of the clasp and string one 3mm crystal.

Berry Bead Calico Corn Bracelet

44. Pass through the second BB in the last row.

Berry Bead Calico Corn Bracelet

45. Turn and pass through the third BB in the last row. Continue through the crystals and clasp to reinforce. Pass back through the second BB. Reinforce the clasp as desired by following the established thread path.

Berry Bead Calico Corn Bracelet

46. Repeat steps 39-45 to attach the other side of the clasp to the first row of the bracelet. Make sure the clasp is facing right side up and can connect to the other side without twisting.

Berry Bead Calico Corn Bracelet


Berry Bead Calico Corn Bracelet


Amaranth
Amaranth Calico Corn Berry Bead Bracelet

Materials:
BB-1531: Sparkling Purple Lined Crystal Miyuki Berry Bead (A) - 1 tube
BB-599: Opaque Antique Rose Luster Miyuki Berry Bead (B) - 1 tube
BB-2441: Cinnamon Gold Luster Miyuki Berry Bead (C) - 1 tube
283-340: Swarovski 3mm Bicone Purple Velvet - 2 packages
MNT-18: Miyuki Rose Nylon Beading Thread - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
190-006: Sterling Silver Filigree Box Clasp 2-Strand - 1 piece


Cassava
Cassava Calico Corn Bracelet

Materials:
BB-1F: Matte Silverlined Crystal Miyuki Berry Bead (A) - 1 tube
BB-286: Glacier Blue Lined Crystal AB Miyuki Berry Bead (B) - 1 tube
BB-420: White Pearl Ceylon Miyuki Berry Bead (C) - 1 tube
283-005: Swarovski 3mm Bicone Aquamarine - 2 packages
MNT-01: Miyuki White Nylon Beading Thread - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
190-006: Sterling Silver Filigree Box Clasp 2-Strand - 1 piece


Chia
Chia Calico Corn Bracelet

Materials:
BB-401F: Matte Black Miyuki Berry Bead (A) - 1 tube
BB-194: Palladium Plated Miyuki Berry Bead (B) - 1 tube
BB-464: Light Gunmetal Miyuki Berry Bead (C) - 1 tube
283-180: Swarovski 3mm Bicone Lt Siam - 2 packages
MNT-12: Miyuki Black Nylon Beading Thread - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
190-006: Sterling Silver Filigree Box Clasp 2-Strand - 1 piece


Farro
Farro Calico Corn Bracelet

Materials:
BB-4202: Duracoat Galvanized Gold Miyuki Berry Bead (A) - 1 tube
BB-596: Opaque Tea Rose Luster Miyuki Berry Bead (B) - 1 tube
BB-2006: Matte Metallic Dark Bronze Miyuki Berry Bead (C) - 1 tube
283-285: Swarovski 3mm Bicone Topaz - 2 packages
MNT-05: Miyuki Gold Nylon Beading Thread - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
190-005: Gold Filled Filigree Box Clasp 2-Strand - 1 piece


Maize
Maize Calico Corn Bracelet

Materials:
BB-455: Metallic Variegated Blue Iris Miyuki Berry Bead (A) - 1 tube
BB-1865: Opaque Smoke Gray Luster Miyuki Berry Bead (B) - 1 tube
BB-401FR: Matte Black AB Miyuki Berry Bead (C) - 1 tube
283-035: Swarovski 3mm Bicone Capri - 2 packages
MNT-17: Miyuki Dark Blue Nylon Beading Thread - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
190-006: Sterling Silver Filigree Box Clasp 2-Strand - 1 piece


Millet
Millet Calico Corn Berry Bead Bracelet

Materials:
BB-599: Opaque Antique Rose Luster Miyuki Berry Bead (A) - 1 tube
BB-195: 24kt Gold Lined Crystal Miyuki Berry Bead (B) - 1 tube
BB-596: Opaque Tea Rose Luster Miyuki Berry Bead (C) - 1 tube
283-285: Swarovski 3mm Bicone Topaz - 2 packages
MNT-04: Miyuki Blush Nylon Beading Thread - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
190-005: Gold Filled Filigree Box Clasp 2-Strand - 1 piece


Okra
Okra Calico Corn Bracelet

Materials:
BB-2008: Matte Metallic Patina Iris Miyuki Berry Bead (A) - 1 tube
BB-1527: Sparkle Celery Lined Crystal Miyuki Berry Bead (B) - 1 tube
BB-458: Metallic Brown Iris Miyuki Berry Bead (C) - 1 tube
283-000: Swarovski 3mm bicone Amethyst - 2 packages
MNT-11: Miyuki Green Nylon Beading Thread - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
190-006: Sterling Silver Filigree Box Clasp 2-Strand - 1 piece


Wheatberry
Wheatberry Calico Corn Berry Bead Bracelet

Materials:
BB-462: Metallic Gold Iris Miyuki Berry Bead (A) - 1 tube
BB-593: Light Caramel Ceylon Miyuki Berry Bead (B) - 1 tube
BB-2005: Matte Metallic Dark Raspberry Iris Miyuki Berry Bead (C) - 1 tube
283-090: Swarovski 3mm Bicone Fuchsia - 2 packages
MNT-05: Miyuki Gold Nylon Beading Thread - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles
190-005: Gold Filled Filigree Box Clasp 2-Strand - 1 piece