Final Counts for Bracelet

Good morning, dear readers!

Here are the final counts for the bracelet:

 

 

Begin by running needle through 8 seed beads and + to -.

ALL of the chains on this side of the bracelet begin with picking up 1 seed bead with the needle.

CH 11 - (with 3 seed beads) 11 CL + to next - and pull a long length of silk through.  Note that it is easier to use a second needle on the working thread end to help with weaving the chains through.

Repeat these counts 2 more times, weaving as you go,  then

CH 13 - (with 3 seed beads) 13 CL + to next -, weaving as you go.

Continue along length of bracelet until you reach the last 3 Rs.

Repeat the CH 11 counts and finish by running the needle through 8 seed beads.  Tie & add a dot of jeweler's adhesive before cutting.

Add a clasp with jumprings.

 

I did not realize that the clasp I planned to use on this bracelet was damaged.  It does not close and hold securely.  After digging through my findings, I could not find another clasp of similar size- bummer.  All of the other clasps I have are either way too small or too large.  I'll pick up a package of clasps the next time I'm at the craft store and take an image so you can see the final bracelet.

 

Well, I have a fun day planned.  It is time to clean out and defrost the deep freezer.  Oh, joy.  Still, it is a very necessary chore.  Let's hope it goes quickly and I can get back to my tatting.  There are a couple of projects I'm working on, so perhaps I'll have something nice to share soon.  Have a great day & until tomorrow~

Happy Tatting!

 

 



Next Step for Bracelet

Good morning!

Yesterday was rather busy, but at least I am somewhat caught up on laundry.  When Jim & Jocie are home, it seems as though the dirty clothes piles heap up.  Oh, well...

 

This is the next step for the bracelet:

 

Just a simple accent round of chains with beads that flow around the previously tatted rings.

 

 

The number of beads you will need to string on the silk depends upon the number of rings and chains you've used for your bracelet foundation.

Run tatting needle through picot of first R.

Add 1 seed bead to needle, then tat as follows:

CH 7 - (with 3 seed beads) 7 CL + to next -, repeat 3 times.

CH 9 - (with 3 seed beads) 9 CL + to next -, continue until coming to last 3 Rs, then

CH 7 - (with 3 seed beads) 7 CL + to last -.

DO NOT TIE & CUT!!!

The continuation of this pattern will be posted tomorrow!

 

 

Hope you are enjoying the bracelet pattern.  I've had a good time playing.

 

I'm  working on cleaning some of my recent acquisitions- getting them ready for embellishment.  The cameos look so much better now that I've cleaned the mountings and the cameos themselves.  Additionally, I've been cleaning up a few vintage brooches and MOP buttons.  After I post all of the parts of the bracelet project, I'll share some new eyecandy with you!

 

My hot cocoa is waiting and I need to clean the Atelier before doing more work.  Have a great day & until Wednesday~

Happy Tatting!

 

 

 

 

 

 



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!