Crochet Bruges Lace Beaded Bracelet
Create a stunning bracelet adorned with delicate Bruges lace and shimmering beads using the art of crochet. This intricate technique involves weaving together threads to form intricate lace patterns that resemble the historic lacework of Bruges, Belgium. By incorporating beads into your design, you can add a touch of elegance and sparkle to your bracelet, making it a truly unique and eye-catching accessory.
Materials: Aunt Lydia (affiliate link)'s 100% Mercerized Cotton, Size 3, 150yd/138m
Seed Beads #8, for a 8" long bracelet you will need 135 beads.
2 ribbon clams 1/2" wide,
2 jump rings and a tongle clasp.
Flat pliers to close clams.
Hook: 2.0 mm
Directions
Beaded chain stitch (bch): slide one bead up to the hook, yo after the bead,
draw yarn through loop on hook.
String all beads on the yarn. Leave a tail of about 6" long.
Foundation: Chain 4
Row 1: ch1 (counts as the first sc), 2 sc in the 2 ch below, 5 bch
Row 2: 3 dc in the 3 sc below, 5 bch.
Row 3: 3 dc in the 3 dc below, 5 bch.
Repeat row 3 24 more times or to desired length.
Row 28: 3 dc
Row 29: ch 1, 2 sc.
Tie off.
Finishing
Weave in the ends. With the help of pliers apply the ribbon clams.
Attach a clasp to the clams with the help of jump rings.
You can also sew the clasp to the bracelet with the help of the "tails".
In this case, first sew the clasp on, then weave in the ends.