Chenille Pond Bracelet

Flat Chenille Stitch Bracelet with Turquoise TOHO Seed Beads and Cymbal Findings

Skill LevelIntermediate

TechniqueSeed-Beading

Time4-6 Hours

Approximate Size6 1/2 Inches

These seed bead colors combined with the flowing flat chenille stitch look like a peaceful pond! author signature

Use the flat chenille stitch to make a lovely bracelet with TOHO seed beads and Cymbal findings.

Step-by-Step Instructions Expand All Steps

Follow our video or step-by-step photo instructions for flat chenille stitch, using the 8/0 beads for the larger beads and the 11/0 beads for the smaller beads in the stitch. Continue the stitch until you reach the desired length for a bracelet (Note: One tube of 8/0 beads made about a 4 1/4 Inch length of bead weaving. If you want to make a longer bracelet, you will need more than one tube of 8/0 seed beads).

How to Do Flat Chenille Stitch Video
How to Do Flat Chenille Stitch Text Instructions

Make sure you end your bracelet on a row of one 8/0 seed bead, one 11/0 seed bead, two 8/0 seed beads, one 11/0 seed bead, two 8/0 seed beads, one 11/0 seed bead, two 8/0 seed beads, one 11/0 seed bead, one 8/0 seed bead.

Stitch a Cymbal finding onto one end of the bracelet. The first loop of the finding should fit right after the first 8/0 seed bead in the row, just above the first 11/0 seed bead in the row. Go through three of the 8/0 seed beads after loop and go through the second loop of the finding. Go through the next three 8/0 seed beads and go through the third loop of the finding. Again, this loop will fit right above the last 11/0 seed bead in the row. Go through the last 8/0 seed bead in the row and weave your thread back into the piece to secure and trim. Repeat this step on the other end of the bracelet.

Bead Weaving Basics: Starting, Ending, and Adding Thread

Attach one half of the clasp to one end of the bracelet using three jump rings linked together. Repeat on the other end of the bracelet.

Opening and Closing Jump Rings Video

Note: Please make sure to double check our list of components with what's actually in stock on the supplies tab. We've also added alternate supply codes to try if the original ones are not in stock.
TOHO Bead Round 8/0 Semi-Glazed Blue Turquoise AB 2.5-Inch Tube (TBRD8-2635F, qty 1) (Or, try TBRD8-166CF or TBRD8-2634F)
TOHO Bead Round 11/0 Matte Opaque Turquoise, 2.5-Inch Tube (TBRD11-55F, qty 1) (Or, try TBRD11-55 or TBRD11-377)
Cymbal Lakos III Antique Silver-Plated Bead Ending for 8/0 Miyuki Round (4 Pieces) (CYM0082, qty 1) (Or, try CYM0081)
Tierracast Antique Silver-Plated Spiral Toggle Clasp (SA-6142, qty 1) (Or, try GA-6142)
Sterling Silver Oval Jump Ring 3.6x5.5mm, 20 gauge (SS-OJR-OV3, qty 6)
TOHO One-G Beading Thread Gray 50-Yard Spool (STRNG-0403, qty 1)
The BeadSmith 2-Inch 12 Long English Beading Needles 4-Pack (NEED-05, qty 1)

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