Crochet Bracelet Preparation for Class
Ann Feeley

Supplies:

3 colors of size 11 seed beads. For your first project, choose high
contrast colors. Trust me. This will make learning the technique much
easier because you will be able to see which bead to crochet next.

Thread: Several choices, but for learning, I recommend Coat's Button
Craft Dual Duty Plus. It's strong and does not split easily. Choose
white or a light color like gray or ecru. This makes your work easier
to see. Other options include: DMC #30 crochet cotton, Gutermann
topstitching weight or Jean's Stitch. Please choose one of these
threads. Most others will NOT work.

Steel Crochet Hook: Size 10, 11 or 12. Yes, these are very tiny hooks
(about 1 mm). Most students prefer the larger size (#10) in the
beginning and then go to smaller sizes as they get comfortable with
the technique.  [Note: Lush Beads stocks the crochet needles.]

Needle to string with: Twisted wire or big eye

Needle to join your bracelet: Tapestry #26

Preparation for first class:

String 3.5 feet of seed beads in a 6-bead sequence. DO NOT CUT THE
THREAD! This technique uses a lot of thread and you will be crocheting
directly from the spool of thread. Here are four suggested sequences
where A, B and C are the three colors of your seed beads:

A A B B C C  or
A B C C B B  or
A B B A C C  or
A B B C B B

Just string one of these sequences over and over until you have 3.5
feet (42 inches) of beads, which is enough to make a bracelet.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call or email me.
[Note: Contact Lush Beads with questions!]