Simple Beaded Bracelet

I like keeping things simple, and that includes the accessories I wear. I created this Simple Beaded Bracelet because I wanted to learn how to incorporate beads with crochet without having to sew them on.

I'm not sure if a pattern already exists for this. I didn't use any reference for this one.

What you need:

• mercerized cotton yarn, any color (I used navy blue)
• 2.5 mm hook
• beads, number depends on the size of wrist
• tapestry needle

Stitches used (US terms):

• chain (ch)
• single crochet (sc)
• half double crochet (hdc)
• double crochet (dc)
• slip stitch (sl st)

The pattern:

Step 1:

Make base chain. I made 80 ch. You can make it longer, depending on the size of your wrist. Close off.

Step 2:

Mark 20 ch on each end. This will serve as the string to tie the bracelet on your wrist. Again, you can choose to make it longer.

Step 3:

Insert beads on yarn.

Step 4:

Starting on first chain of the remaining 40 ch, sl st yarn with beads. Ch 1, [hdc, use one bead, ch 1 tightly on bead, dc, hdc, sc, sc] *. Repeat * until you reach the marker. Sl st on other side of the chain. Ch 1 and repeat * until you reach the other marker. Close off.

Step 5:

Use tapestry needle to hide trailing yarn.

Simple Bracelet

This is a round bracelet, so make sure that the size is big enough to insert your hand through.

What you'll need:

• Yarn - I used mercerized cotton, red and black
• Hook - 0.8 mm or any smaller hooks
• Needle - you can use a needle to make the zigzag design; I used a slip stitch when I made the bracelet because I didn't have one during that time

Stitches used on this pattern (US terms):

• chain (ch)
• double crochet (dc)
• slip stitch (sl st)
• backstitch (if using a needle)

The pattern:

Row 1: Make a chain to your desired length, sl st into the first chain.
Row 2: Make 2 ch, dc until you make a round; close round with an ss on top of the 2 ch's.

Repeat row 2 pattern until you got the desired thickness. Close off.

Sl st around the bracelet in a zigzag pattern.