Sweethearts Chain Instructions

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Would you like the instructions on how to make this bracelet and/or necklace?



If so, I have put them behind the cut.
Very simple to make.

cross-posted to craftgrrl, jewelry_bazaar, bracelet_whore, bead_freaks and my personal journal lower_class


Ohh...I would like to see what the completed project looks like if any of you decided to make it.
Please share!!
Also, I did not use Delica beads. I used regular 11-0 seed beads I got from A.C. Moore.

I added a clasp to mine. I added it in the beginning.
I added it in Step 1.
I added the 4 red…then I added 4 white, the clasp, then the other 4 white.
That worked for me.

And I did the same at the end. I strung 4 white beads, the other part of the clasp and then the other 4 white beads.
I was using a barrel clasp.


Sweethearts Chain

A netted chain of beading hearts for Valentines Day.

Create this straightforward chain by using a variation of chevron netting and a series of picots that form the point of each heart. Add a simple clasp to make a necklace or bracelet, or sew the chain to fabric for a sweet embellishment.

Materials
Delicas or size 11-0 seed beads in red and white
Conso or other heavy beading thread.

Notions
Size 10 beading needle
Scissors


Step 1:
String 4 red and 8 white. Pass through the beads again to form a circle leaving a 6” tail to weave in later. Pass through the four red again.

Step2:
String 8 red and pass back through the first red bead in Step 1.

Step 3:
String 4 red and pass up back through the third bead just strung.

Step 4:
String 5 red and pass back through the sixth bead in the group of eight beads added in Step 2.

Step 5:
String 8 red and pass back through the third bead strung in Step 4.

Step 6:
String 9 white and pass back through the sixth bead strung in Step 5.

Step 7:
String 5 white, 1 red, and 2 white. Pass back through the seventh bead strung in Step 6.

Step 8:
String 6 white and 3 red. Pass back through the red bead strung in Step 7.

Step 9:
Repeat steps 2-8 until you reach the desired length.

Step 10:
To finish, continue the pattern p to Step 6. Instead of stringing 9 white beads, string 8 white beads. Pass back through the third bead strung in the previous step and through the next 3 red beads. Secure the thread and trim close to the work.