Stunning Crochet Bracelet with Bruges Lace and Beads

Create a stunning bracelet adorned with delicate Bruges lace and shimmering beads using the art of crochet. This intricate technique involves weaving together threads to form intricate lace patterns that resemble the historic lacework of Bruges, Belgium. By incorporating beads into your design, you can add a touch of elegance and sparkle to your bracelet, making it a truly unique and eye-catching accessory.

Materials

Aunt Lydia's 100% Mercerized Cotton, Size 3, 150yd/138m

Seed Beads #8, for an 8" long bracelet you will need 135 beads.

• 2 ribbon clams, 1/2" wide
• 2 jump rings
• 1 toggle clasp
• Flat pliers to close clams

Hook

2.0 mm

Directions

Beaded Chain Stitch (bch)

Slide one bead up to the hook, yarn over (yo) after the bead, and draw yarn through the loop on the hook.

String all beads on the yarn. Leave a tail of about 6" long.

Foundation

Chain 4

Row Instructions

• Row 1: ch1 (counts as the first sc), 2 sc in the 2 ch below, 5 bch
• Row 2: 3 dc in the 3 sc below, 5 bch.
• Row 3: 3 dc in the 3 dc below, 5 bch.

Repeat row 3 24 more times or to desired length.

• Row 28: 3 dc
• Row 29: ch 1, 2 sc.

Tie off.

Finishing

Weave in the ends. With the help of pliers, apply the ribbon clams.

Attach a clasp to the clams with the help of jump rings.

You can also sew the clasp to the bracelet using the "tails". In this case, first sew the clasp on, then weave in the ends.