Bead As You Go Bracelet
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Bead As You Go Bracelet
by Renée Rivera
Overview: Learn how to use simple stitches and techniques to crochet a customizable beaded bangle bracelet—no pre-stringing required! Perfect for gifts or stacking, the bracelet is stretchy, stylish, and fun to make.
Pattern Includes
- Links to the full video tutorial with clickable timestamps
- Size customization tips
- Project photos
- Pattern support for your questions
- Printable original artwork gift tags
Pattern Details
- Skill Level: Beginner, US Terminology.
- Techniques: Basic stitches, working in the round, bead-as-you-go (no pre-stringing).
- Finished Project Time: 1–2 hours.
- Gauge: 6 rounds of 6 beaded stitches around dowel = 1” (~2.5 cm) using 1.0 mm hook.
- Finished Size: Bracelet circumference measures 8” (~20 cm) and stretches to add 1” (~2.5 cm). Customizable.
Materials
- Yarn: #10 crochet cotton, approx. 8 g. Sample: Knit Picks Curio #10
- Hook: 1.0 mm
- Beads: Size 6/0 Rocaille seed beads, 30–40 g (1–1.5 oz). Sample: Miyuki brand
✂️ Additional Supplies
- Tape measure
- Tapestry needle (size 18 or 20)
- Small, sharp scissors
- Wooden dowel: 0.25” (0.6 cm) diameter, 10–12” (25–30 cm) long
✏️ Notes: You can substitute a pencil for the dowel, but avoid using a straw—it’s too flimsy and may collapse, distorting the bracelet shape.
About this pattern
About this yarn
by Aunt Lydia's
Thread, size 10
100% Cotton
350 yards
/
60
grams
33736 projects
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14783 times
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About this yarn
by Knit Picks
Thread, size 10
100% Cotton
721 yards
/
100
grams
4339 projects
stashed
5429 times
rating
of
4.7
from
418 votes
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