Multi Strand Bracelets with Floating Beads and C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord

To make these bracelets, get the tutorial, C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord, 4mm beads, and a few tools and supplies. 

–> More Info, Kits, Tutorial, Tools

Necklace Cord for the Knotted Beaded Charms

To make the necklace cord for the knotted bead charm, you will need the following:

–> 1mm Chinese Knotting Cord

–> 1.5 mm Sterling Silver or Gold Filled Clasp

–>  Poly Zap Super Glue

–> Thread Burner

–> Chain Nose Pliers

For longer cords and smaller charms, I like to use a thinner Chinese Knotting Cord, so look at the New Fine and Fine size, and even the Extra Fine size as possible options. Or choose a thicker Chinese Knotting Cord such as the HDQ weight cords for a heavier charm. 

Or forgo the clasp and use a square knot slide closure. That's the same closure used for the Square Knot Bracelet Trio. 

–> Square Knot Bracelet Trio Kits and Tutorials

Go to the previous post for the tutorial on how to make the Knotted Bead Charm. 

Here are some bracelet - beaded charm combo, I like...

Gold Halo Beads, with Hematite Bead Centers

Bracelet Knotted with C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord

Charm knotted with C-Lon Fine Weight Bead Cord Tex 135

Necklace cord made with 1mm Black Chinese Knotting Cord

All Hematite, with Pearlescent White Hematite Beads
Bracelet Knotted with C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord
Charm knotted with the standard size of C-Lon Bead Cord
Necklace cord made with New Fine 201 Pearl Grey Chinese Knotting Cord

Bracelets made with Gunmetal Halo Beads, and Pearlescent Pink Coral Hematite Beads, knotted with Chinese Coral, Pink Lemonade and Charcoal C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord.

Charm knotted with the standard size of C-Lon Bead Cord, with Hematite Ring Beads and Pearlescent Pink Coral Hematite Beads.
Necklace cord made with 1mm Black Chinese Knotting Cord

Knotted Bead Charms with Hematite or Halo Ring Beads | DIY Video Tutorial

Hematite and Halo Ring Beads are very inspiring... I just designed the Square Knot Bracelet Trio using these beads... and I wanted a small necklace to go with them, a small addition that could be made with either leftover beads or just a few additional purchased beads... the idea became the knotted bead charms.

–> Square Knot Bracelet Trio Kits and Tutorials

For making the charms use the following materials:

Hematite or Rainbow Titanium Coated Hematite Ring Beads available HERE

or

Halo Zamak Beads made in Greece available in Antique Brass, Copper or Silver, Gunmetal, Gold or Rose Gold finishes available HERE - All nickel and lead free and meeting European jewelry standards. 

+ 

6mm Hematite, Rainbow or Pearlescent Hematite Beads for the center, available HERE

or 

6mm Swarovski Crystal Pearls available HERE

+

4mm Hematite, Rainbow or Pearlescent Hematite Beads for the center, available HERE

or 

4mm Swarovski Crystal Pearls available HERE

As for tools, you will need a macrame board, a bead mat, 1 1 3/4" T-pin, beeswax, a large fine point reamer, a thread burner, beading tweezers, scissors. All these are available HERE. 

As to cords, use C-Lon Bead Cord with the Hematite Rings, and C-Lon Fine Weight Bead Cord Tex 135 with the Halos. You will need about 24 inches or 60 cm per bead charm. 

For the necklace cord for the charm, use Chinese Knotting Cord, it is a braided nylon and it look great as a neck cord and use a small sterling or gold filled clasp. Go to the next post for the video tutorial on how to make the necklace cord for the charms...

Turkish Flat Bead Crochet Tutorial on Video

The Turkish Flat Bead Crochet Bracelet tutorial got an update and is now available as a video tutorial. Enjoy!

Tools and Materials are available here: https://store.jewelsinfiber.com/kitturkcro.html

Written instructions: https://jewelsinfiber.blogspot.com/2012/12/turkish-flat-bead-crochet-bracelet.html

Tibetan Knot Bracelet Tutorial - The Easy Way to Tie Snake Knots

I have been carrying Tibetan 5 Color Cord in various sizes for a while in my online store, and I got curious about what could be made with it... 

Check this video out. Let me know what you think! Marion

The full tutorial is available HERE.

Knitted Scarf with Silk Ribbon | Free Pattern

This is a super easy garter stitch pattern requiring only knit (plain) stitch, and no purl rows. It makes a silkie, drapey scarf. The drop stitch pattern show off the silk ribbon and requires only one skein. Try it, here is the pattern!

Scarf measures approximately 3.5“ wide by 72” long [9 cm x 182 cm]

1 Skein of Silkie - Hand Dyed Silk Ribbon > available HERE

Knitting Needles Size 17 [12.27 mm] 

A friend of mine made the first couple of scarves. She used needles size 13, but when I tried to duplicate her pattern, with needles size 13, my knitting was too tight and the scarf lost its drape. I tried with size 15, but it was still too tight, size 17 is perfect for me. You may need to adjust your needle size but a looser knit is best for this pattern, so I recommend going with the larger needles. I used Japanese Clover Takumi single point 9 inch bamboo needles. They are light and comfortable to hold. I bought them at Stitches West in February. Let me know if you cannot find them, I will order some for you. 

Cast on 12 stitches using the long tail method.

Rows 1-4: Knit across row. 

Then start the yarn over row listed below as shown here, by knitting the first stitch, then wrapping the ribbon around the needle 2 times. 

Row 5: [* Knit 1 - Yarn Over Twice (Wrap ribbon around needle 2 times)]
Repeat until the end of the row. End with Knit 1.

Now you have 12 stitches, plus lots of yarn over on the needle. In the next step, you will only knit the stitches and drop the 2 yarn over ribbon in between the stitches. The next picture shows the first stitch knit and the first 2 yarn over dropped. 

Row 6: [* Knit 1 - Unwind wrapped stitches off the needle and let them drop.]

Repeat until the end of the row. End with Knit 1. 

This is Row 6 completed. 

Make sure you have 12 stitches back on your needle. 

Next Rows: [* Knit 4 rows, then repeat Row 6 and 8] - Repeat until you have either achieved the desired length or you have 12-13 Drop Stitch areas. 

If you are adding a fringe, stop when you still have some ribbon leftover for the fringe. 6 yd 4 inches or 5.6 m yields a 5 inch fringe. 

I do not like counting rows... So to recognize when all knit rows between the yarn overs have been completed, count the garter stitch ridges, 3 on one side and 2 on the other, that's when you are ready for the next yarn over row (Row 5).

Last Rows: End with 4 knit rows. Bind off in knit stitch. 

Finishing: Weave in the ends, or incorporate them into the fringe. 

Fringes: Cut 22 lengths 10 inch long for 5 inch fringes. Adjust length as needed but plan on 11 lengths per each scarf end. 

Fold 1 length. Insert the U in between the end stitches. Pull the 2 ends through the U and pull tight. Repeat for all lengths. Incorporate the ends and trim as needed.

Some of the samples scarves shown here were made with 6 knit rows in between the yarn over rows. The finish scarves made with the additional knit rows are shorter...


About the Silk Ribbon: This ribbon was hand dyed in Thailand and was a one time purchase. It is currently available in full skein in Sunset (top photo), Atlantis (shown in the step by step), Iceland, Midnight Blue, and Obsidian (shown below). It is a silk blend with 45% silk, 38% viscose and 17% nylon. It is available in 75 yd skeins and in 15 yd mini-skeins. This ribbon is also featured in a kumihimo necklace project. 

> Silkie Ribbon | Hand dyed Silk Ribbon

> Kumihimo Necklace Kits with Silk Ribbon and 4mm Magatamas

> Pattern - Printable PDF

 

2019 Pantone Spring/Summer Fashion Color Compared with C-Lon Bead Cord Colors

Spring/Summer 2019 LFW Color Palette

Energizing hues supported by a range of dependable classics defines the spring/summer 2019 colors for fashion. Here is how these Pantone colors translate to the C-Lon Bead Cord color offerings.





Shanghai Red - Fiesta is a bright festive color radiating energy. 

Red - Jester Red is a deeper rich classic color.

Popsicle Orange - Turmeric brings life and joy. 

Chinese Coral - Living Coral is the Pantone Color of the year. It is vibrant and full of life with a golden undertone. 





Light Magenta - Pink Peacock is theatrical, tantalizing, and a feast for the eyes...

Olivine - Pepper Stem is a modern color that connect us with nature. 

Golden Yellow - Aspen Gold brings joy, good cheer, and brighten our day.

Princess Blue - Capri a royal blue hue.

Lemon - Lemon Verbena
the London alternative color

Chestnut - Toffee is deliciously irresistible.

Marigold - Mango Mojito sounds so good... 

Green Olive - Terrarium Moss reminds us of rich foliage and the beauty of the natural world. 

Light Orchid - Sweet Lilac is a charming and endearing pink. 

Rose - Pressed Rose
the London alternative color

Spring/Summer 2019 Neutrals

There will always be a need for structure and neutral colors. This season’s classics work well on their own, but also as a foundation for the distinctive color seen above.



Wheat - Soybean is a natural, versatile neutral that changes depending on the colors that surrounds it. 

Navy - Eclipse is a deep blue like midnight, serious and mysterious.

Vanilla - Sweet Corn is buttery, soft and classic. 

Chocolate - Brown Granite is versatile, grounded, strong, understated and timeless. It mutates depending on the colors that surrounds it. 


> C-Lon Bead Cord



> Post about Living Coral - Pantone Color of the Year compared to C-Lon Bead Cord and More