Materials:

• Beads of up to 6 different sizes (you should have at least 3 different sizes)
• clasp
• jump rings

Tools/Notions:

• size 11 beading needle
• beading thread such as Nymo or Silamide
• scissors

*If you are new to flat herringbone (aka ndebele) stitch, please read my Mini Herringbone Stitch Instructions before beginning.

STEP 1: Determine the length of the bracelet by measuring your wrist. The woven piece should be about this length - the loop and clasp will add at least another inch to the final length of the bracelet.

STEP 2: Determine the order of the beads in each row by comparing their relative heights using the method described in the introduction above. If you have 6 different height beads, each row will contain 6 different beads. If you only have 3 different types, simply double them up. For example, 2 delicas, 2 size 11/0, and 2 size 8/0. In the instructions below, I will refer to size A through F beads, with A being the shortest (delicas in the pastel bracelet) and F being the tallest (cubes in the pastel bracelet).

STEP 3: Weave the bracelet.

Row 1: Weave the first row of beads using the ladder stitch (refer to the Herringbone Stitch Instructions if you need ladder stitch instructions). The row should be 6 beads wide and 2 beads tall, all size A. Leave a tail of thread of 6 - 8 inches. You will use this thread to finish this end of the bracelet.

Row 2: Weave 1 F & 1 E, 2 A, 2 A (Figure 1). After finishing the row with a "turn" (see Herringbone Stitch Instructions if necessary), remember to flip the beadwork around so you are again working from right to left.

Row 3: Weave 2 A, 1 C & 1 D, 1 E & 1F (Figure 2).

Row 4: Weave 1 F & 1E, 1 D & 1C, 1 B & 1A (Figure 3).

Row 5: Weave 1 A & 1 B, 1 C & 1 D, 1 E & 1 F (Figure 4).

Row 6: Weave 1 F & 1E, 1 D & 1C, 1 B & 1A (Figure 5).

Row 7: Weave 2 A, 1 C & 1 D, 1 E & 1 F (Figure 5).

Row 8: Weave 1 F & 1 E , 2 A, 2 A (Figure 6). You have now completed the first curve and should have 7 rows of FE, 5 rows of DC, and 3 rows of BA as shown in Figure 6.

Row 9: Weave 1 F & 1 E, 2 A, 2 A (Figure 7).

Row 10: Weave 2 A, 1 C & 1 D, 1 E & 1 F (Figure 8).

Row 11: Weave 1 F & 1E, 1 D & 1C, 1 B & 1A (Figure 9).

The graph in Figure 10 shows all of the rows for two curves. Follow this graph to complete rows 12 through 15:

Row 12: Weave 1 A & 1 B, 1 C & 1 D, 1 E & 1 F.

Row 13: Weave 1 F & 1E, 1 D & 1C, 1 B & 1A.

Row 14: Weave 2 A, 1 C & 1 D, 1 E & 1 F.

Row 15: Weave 1 F & 1 E, 2 A, 2 A.

Repeat rows 2 through 15 for the desired length of the bracelet. Bead two rows of size A beads at the other end to match the first ladder stitch row.

STEP 4: Finish the ends of the bracelet and add the clasp.

Thread 11 size A beads and one end of the clasp. Take the needle down through the last bead of the row to form a loop. Weave up one bead and down the next until you reach the beginning of the row, and go back through the loop of beads. Repeat at least one more time to reinforce the loop. Weave the thread through the beadwork and tie off.

Thread the tail on the other end of the bracelet onto the needle and repeat the steps above to create a loop of beads on this end of the bracelet.

Use jump rings to attach the clasp to the bead loops.