z. Beaded Crochet Bracelets: Comfy Sparkles with Swarovski

Today I am writing up some how-to notes on the making of this collection of Beaded Crochet Bracelets or bangles. They are comfy to wear, easy to put on, and have an amazing call to elegance with the full loading of the ever glorious Swarovski crystals.

I call these “flat based” beaded crochet bangles because the inner side (against the skin) is made flat, without beads – to provide a comfortable easy feel to these bangles. I have used stretchy yarn (viscose) so that it is much easier to wear.

Sizing and General Technique: I have made all of these bangles for smallish size. Apart from some bangles having dangles and some not, the technique is basically the same.

Tip: For the crochet bracelets that are to have dangles, make the dangles beforehand and have them ready for threading together with the other beads, and before commencing your crochet.

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Beaded Crochet Bangles: Basic Technique

For this size (small), it is worked over 44 stitches, in the round, over 5 rows.

The 5 rows are made in Single Crochet – with 1 plain row (no beads) and 4 beaded rows.

You will need 88x 4mm AND 88 x 3mm beads per bangle; alternating larger-smaller beads per row.

Tip for Bracelet with Dangles:
If you have dangles, it will replace alternating smaller beads for One row (either 2nd or 4th row).  That will then mean 88x 4mm beads, 66x 3mm, and 22x Dangles.

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1. Thread the beads onto your working yarn.
   Remember: thread in this sequence:- Row 4 >> Row 3 >> Row 2 >> Row 1 (use the draft drawing provided here)
2. Foundation: 44 chain stitches.
   Join, making sure there is no twist in the length when joining to form a full circle. From hereon in, you will be working in rounds.
3. R1: plain (unbeaded) single crochet (sc) row
   Tip: use knitting/crochet marker to tag beginning of each row.  Also count your beads as you go to be sure that you are crocheting the correct number of beads per row.
4. R2-R4: crochet a bead every (sc) stitch
5. When you finish off,  leave enough yarn for sewing round the bracelet.
6. Fold inner sides together and sew neatly and invisibily.  You should end up with a pleasing flat inner surface and a rounded convex outer beaded surface.

General Materials:

• Swarovski XILION Crystal Beads – 4mm
• Swarovski XILION Crystal Beads – 3mm
• Swarovski Crystal Pearls – 4mm
• stretchy viscose yarn (black) from USA

Tools:

• Clover Crochet Hooks #0 and #1 (1.6mm)

 

Created: late 2012

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Variations of Beaded Crochet Bracelet

“White Alabaster Pearl” crochet bracelet

SKU: CH0297A – SOLD
This White Alabaster Pearl crochet bangle was worked over 46 stitches per round.
Size: Small (13-16 circumference)

• 69 x 4mm (Swarovski 5328 XILION crystal beads – White Alabaster, White Alabaster AB)
• 92 X 3MM (Swarovski 5328 XILION crystal beads  – Clear crystal)
• wire wrapped dangles: 23 x 4mm (Swarovski 5810 Crystal Pearls – White)

Status: g070 0FN SOLD (to hl 2016)

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Mystic Black Swarovski Crochet Bracelet

CH0297B – SOLD
Mystic Black crochet bangle is created with Swarovski Jet Aurore Borealis brilliant crystals with hand wrapped dangles from Swarovski Mystic Black pearls. Created with comfort in mind as the bangle has a stretchy, comfy, flat base which nestles reassuringly against the hand even as you swing confidently with charm and sparkle.

Mystic Black Swarovski crochet bangle was worked over 46 stitches per round.
Size: Small – Medium (13-16cm circumference)

• 60x 4mm (Swarovski 5328 XILION crystal beads – Jet AB)
• 92x 3mm (Swarovski 5328 XILION crystal beads – Black Diamond)
• 23x 4mm wire wrapped dangles (Swarovski 5810 crystal pearls – Mystic Black)

Status: 0FN SOLD (to hl 2016)

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Topaz Diamont Swarovski Crochet Bangle

CH0297C – SOLD

Topaz Diamond crochet bangle is created with Swarovski brilliant crystals in the hues of Topaz, Clear Crystals, and Black Diamond.  Created with comfort in mind as the bangle has a stretchy, comfy, flat base which nestles reassuringly against the hand even as you swing confidently with charm and sparkle.

Topaz Diamond Swarovski crochet beaded bangle was worked over 44 stitches per round.
Size: Small (13-16cm)

• 44x 4mm (Swarovski 5328 XILION Crystal beads – Topaz)
• 44x 4mm (Swarovski 5328 XILION Crystal beads – Clear Crystal)
• 88x 3mm (Swarovski 5328 XILION Crystal beas – Black Diamond)

Status: g070 0RB SOLD (to hl 2017)

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Swarovski Fireopal Beaded Crochet Bracelet

CH0297D – SOLD
Fireopal crochet bangle is created with Swarovski brilliant crystals in the exciting intermix of fire and gold colors. Created with comfort in mind as the bangle has a stretchy, comfy, flat base which nestles reassuringly against the hand even as you swing confidently with charm and sparkle.

This Swarovski Fireopal crochet bangle was worked over 44 stitches per round.
Size: Small (13-16cm)

• 88x 4mm (Swarovski 5328 XILION Crystal beads – Fireopal)
• 88x 3mm (Swarovski 5328 XILION Crystal beads – Black Diamond)

Status: g70 0FN SOLD (to hl 2106)

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Swarovski Turquoise Diamond Crochet Bangle

CH0297E – SOLD

Turquoise Diamond crochet bangle is created with Swarovski warm and soothing crystals in the electic intermix of Turquoise and Black Diamond.  Created with comfort in mind as the bangle has a stretchy, comfy, flat base which nestles reassuringly against the hand even as you swing confidently with charm and sparkle.
Turquoise Diamond Swarovski crochet bangle was worked over 44 stitches per round.
Size: Small (13-16cm)

• 88x 4mm (Swarovski 5328 XILION crystal beads – Turquoise)
• 88x 3mm (Swarovski 5328 XILION crystal beads – Black Diamond)

Status: g070 0FN SOLD (to hl 2016)

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Swarovski Red Siam Diamond Crochet Bangle

ch0297F – SOLD
This beaded crochet bracelet was worked over 44 stitches per round.
Size: Small

• 88x 4mm (Swarovski 5328 XILION crystal beads – Red Siam)
• 88x 3mm (Swarovski 5328 XILION crystal beads – Black Diamond)

Size: Small (13-16cm circumference)

Status: 0RN SOLD (hl 2016)

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Mix and Match Gallery

The fun part of these seamless beaded crochet bracelets is also that they are so easy to mix and match, giving you a new look and color combo in an instant.