Regal Caterpillar Bracelet

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.

Twisted Bugle Brick Stitch Bracelet Instructions

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

Regal Caterpillar Bracelet Instructions

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

Regal Caterpillar Brick Stitch Bracelet Instructions

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

Twisted Bugle Brick Stitch Bracelet Instructions

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

Regal Caterpillar Bracelet Instructions

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

Regal Caterpillar Brick Stitch Bracelet Instructions

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

Regal Caterpillar Brick Stitch Bracelet Instructions

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).

Twisted Bugle Brick Stitch Bracelet Instructions

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

Regal Caterpillar Bracelet Instructions

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

Regal Caterpillar Brick Stitch Bracelet Instructions

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

Twisted Bugle Brick Stitch Bracelet Instructions

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

Regal Caterpillar Bracelet Instructions

12. String one 11/0.

Regal Caterpillar Brick Stitch Bracelet Instructions

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

Twisted Bugle Brick Stitch Bracelet Instructions

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

Regal Caterpillar Bracelet Instructions

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

Regal Caterpillar Brick Stitch Bracelet Instructions

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

Twisted Bugle Brick Stitch Bracelet Instructions

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.

Regal Caterpillar Bracelet Instructions

18. Repeat step 10.

Regal Caterpillar Brick Stitch Bracelet Instructions

19. Repeat step 11.

Twisted Bugle Brick Stitch Bracelet Instructions

20. Repeat steps 12-14.

Regal Caterpillar Bracelet Instructions

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

Regal Caterpillar Brick Stitch Bracelet Instructions

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

Twisted Bugle Brick Stitch Bracelet Instructions

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

Regal Caterpillar Bracelet Instructions

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

Regal Caterpillar Brick Stitch Bracelet Instructions

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

Twisted Bugle Brick Stitch Bracelet Instructions

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

Regal Caterpillar Bracelet Instructions

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

Regal Caterpillar Brick Stitch Bracelet Instructions

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

Regal Caterpillar Brick Stitch Bracelet Instructions

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

Twisted Bugle Brick Stitch Bracelet Instructions

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

Regal Caterpillar Bracelet Instructions

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

Regal Caterpillar Brick Stitch Bracelet Instructions

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

Regal Caterpillar Brick Stitch Bracelet Instructions

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

Twisted Bugle Brick Stitch Bracelet Instructions

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

Regal Caterpillar Bracelet Instructions

35. Repeat steps 31 and 32.

Regal Caterpillar Brick Stitch Bracelet Instructions

36. Repeat step 33.

Twisted Bugle Brick Stitch Bracelet Instructions

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

Regal Caterpillar Bracelet Instructions

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

Regal Caterpillar Brick Stitch Bracelet Instructions

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

Twisted Bugle Brick Stitch Bracelet Instructions

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

Regal Caterpillar Bracelet Instructions

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

Regal Caterpillar Brick Stitch Bracelet Instructions

42. Repeat steps 38-40.

Regal Caterpillar Brick Stitch Bracelet Instructions

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

Twisted Bugle Brick Stitch Bracelet Instructions

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

Regal Caterpillar Bracelet Instructions

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.

Regal Caterpillar Brick Stitch Bracelet Instructions

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.

Regal Caterpillar Brick Stitch Bracelet Instructions

47. Sew in thread tails and trim.


Regal Caterpillar Bracelet finished


Limelight

Chartreuse and Sky Blue Regal Caterpillar Bracelet

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

Bright Plum Garden Regal Caterpillar Bracelet

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

Gold and Dark Iris Regal Caterpillar Bracelet

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

Watermelon Regal Caterpillar Bracelet

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

Watermelon Regal Caterpillar Bracelet

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

Watermelon Regal Caterpillar Bracelet

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