Bracelets (or necklaces) like this are so much fun and really easy to make. Add a bit of bling with shiney beads that move when the wearer does (great for fidgeters!) or use sparkle and eyelash yarns. You can mix and match fibers for really unique looks.Supplies
• An 8-inch wide piece of cardboard with two ¼-inch notches cut directly across from each other. This frame will make the smallest loops 7 ½ inches long; the notches assure that the strands graduate in length as you go so they will hang properly when worn.
• 1 ball Knit-Cro-Sheen Metallic crochet thread in gold or silver
• 60 beads that will string on the crochet thread
• Tape
• Scissors
• Darning needle that will fit both the crochet thread and your beads
• Aleene’s Clear Gel Tacky Glue
• 2 large metal bell caps to match the thread (the kind with a ring on top for attaching a jump ring)
• 2 small jump rings
• Clasp of your choice
• Chain nose pliers
• Round nose pliers
Directions
Tape the end of the crochet thread to the cardboard frame as shown. Make 30 loops around the frame (to form a 60-strand bracelet). Measure an additional 6 inches of thread and cut.
We’ll finish up tomorrow. Please come back!Tags: fiber arts, fiber jewelry, crochet thread bracelet how-to, finishing fiber jewelry, jewelry crafting, fiber crafts
2 comments:
Wow, what a fun project for both young and old. I can hardly wait to try it.
That bracelet looks great! I can imagine it with all kinds of different fibers and beads :-)
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