DIY - delicate crochet friendship bracelet tutorial

i love making delicate layering bracelets!  

recently i devised a little bracelet with a tie closure, made from a combination of cotton thread, silver beads, and a simple crochet chain.  

here's the little tutorial for it - enjoy!

(and if you're less inclined to make your own, contact me via my etsy shop
or my contact page for a custom bracelet of your own, made by me!)

(disclaimer)

pattern is for personal use only,

not to be reproduced for sale nor to make items for sale.

© The Nerdy Penguin. All rights reserved.

 (materials)

embroidery floss*

steel crochet hook, size 2*

small silver beads (7)

threader

scissors

(skills)

crochet chain

*you can substitute a thicker/thinner thread if you like,

just make sure to use a crochet hook that will accommodate it!

(1)

string the seven beads onto the thread.  if necessary, use your threader to get the beads onto the thread.

(2)
make a slip knot, leaving a long tail (about 8-10 inches).

slide 1 bead up to your hook...

...then chain.

repeat for the remaining six beads.
try to maintain a relatively loose tension.

(3)

measure out another 8-10 inches of thread after the crochet chains, and cut the thread.

you should now have your crochet chain sandwiched by two equal thread lengths of 8-10 inches.

(4)

tie a simple knot on one of the lengths of thread (this is to prevent fraying).

where this knot is placed depends on your wrist size, and how much extra thread you would like to be able to tie your bracelet on your wrist.

my wrist size is 6 inches, so a 10-inch bracelet is what I usually go for when i have a bracelet with a tie closure.

(5)

pull on the knot tightly and cut the thread about a centimeter or so away from the knot.

(6)

repeat on the other side.

make sure the knots are of equal distance away from the crocheted chains.

and there you have it!  simply tie the bracelet onto your wrist.

you can wear this bracelet alone, or layered with other bracelets.

personally i like the layered look :)

enjoy! --danica