Bracelet Foundation FREE Pattern

Good morning, dear readers!

After an enjoyable holiday, I am back at work in the Atelier.  Several folks have requested a simple bracelet pattern with the interwoven chains and I decided to give it a go.  The following is a basic foundation for a bracelet that can be adjusted for various wrist sizes and incorporates (in subsequent posts) interwoven chains.  I tatted this using Valdani Luxury Pearl Silk in color S39 "Forest Greens" with "rainbow grey" size 11/0 Ornella seed beads with a size 8 tatting needle.

 

 

String 99 seed beads onto silk and tat as follows:

R 5 - 5 - (with 3 seed beds) 5 - 5 CL RW

CH 7 - (with 3 seed beads) 7 CL RW

R 5 + 5 - (with 3 seed beads) 5 - 5 CL RW

CH 7 - (with 3 seed beads) 7 CL RW

R 5 + 5 - (with 3 seed beads) 5 - 5 CL RW

CH 7 - (with 3 seed beads) 7 CL RW

R 7 + 7 - (with 3 seed beads) 7 - 7 CL RW

CH 9 - (with 3 seed beads) 9 CL RW

 

NOTE:  I tatted a total of 11 Rs with the 7 count to get the size that I needed to go around my wrist.  This is where you can adjust the length that you will need.  Be advised, more steps are going to be posted this week.  When lengthening or shortening, keep in mind that another round will be added along with a metal clasp finding.  These are important to keep in mind when adapting this pattern to your specific needs.

 

After tatting the number of 7 count Rs,

CH 7 - (with 3 seed beads) 7 CL RW

and finish with 3 Rs with 5 counts as listed at beginning of pattern.  Tie & cut, hide ends.  Be sure to place a dot of jeweler's adhesive to silk before cutting.

 

 

 

Here is a closer view of the foundation. 

 

Well, I am going to be busy catching up on some household chores today since Jim will be back at work and Jocie, at school.  I'll get the next step on the bracelet ready for posting tomorrow morning.  Have a great day and until tomorrow~

Happy Tatting!