Red Mesa

Beaded Crochet Rope Bracelet with Southwest Seed Bead Colors

Skill LevelIntermediate

TechniqueCrochet with Beads

Time6+ Hours

Approximate Size6 3/4 Inches

This design reminds me of Navajo blanket patterns! author signature

Our resident crochet artist Katie taught Becky how to make beaded crochet rope during an Artbeads Cafe episode and this is the finished result Katie came up with the pattern and Becky chose the colors and the finishing touches for the bracelet. Learn how to make beaded crochet ropes for yourself by watching the episode.

Step-by-Step Instructions Expand All Steps

String the beads in the sequence provided in our PDF Diagram, starting with the bottom row and moving from left to right for each row. You should have a total of 77 rows (539 beads).

Red Mesa PDF Diagram
Pre-Stringing Beads for Crochet Video Tutorial
Simple Crochet with Beads Tutorial Video

This bracelet has seven beads per row, so you will want to start off with eight chain stitches to form your ring, and then add seven beads to the ring to start your first row.

How to Make Beaded Crochet Rope Text Tutorial
Making Beaded Crochet Rope Jewelry Video Tutorial

Continue until you have used all of the beads, and then do another row of chain stitches without beads to finish the end of the rope. Tie off.

Glue a JBB 10mm antique copper-plated brass leaves swivel end cap onto each end of the rope using two-part epoxy adhesive. Allow to dry.

Using Two-Part Epoxy Adhesive Video Tutorial

Attach each half of the 13mm antique copper-plated studded round magnetic clasp onto each end of the bracelet using a TierraCast medium oval copper open jump ring for each.

Opening and Closing Jump Rings Video

List of Components
TOHO Round Bead 8/0 PermaFinish Matte Galvanized Old Gold 2.5-Inch Tube (TBRD8-PF591F, qty 1)
TOHO Round Bead 8/0 PermaFinish Silver-Lined Milky Pomegranate 2.5-Inch Tube (TBRD8-PF2113, qty 1)
TOHO Bead Round 8/0 Forest Green Lined Frosted Crystal, 8g bag (TBRD8-270F, qty 1)
JBB 10mm Antique Copper-Plated Brass Leaves Swivel End Cap (FIND-0805, qty 2)
TierraCast Medium Oval Copper Open Jump Ring (C-0018, qty 2)
13mm Antique Copper-Plated Studded Round Magnetic Clasp (CLASP-0571, qty 1)
Tulip Sucre Bead Crochet Hook with Cushion Grip Size 2 (1.50mm) (SUP0654, qty 1)
TOHO Amiet Beading Thread, Fine Peach Variegated (20 Meters/22 Yards) (AMIETT104, qty 1)
Beadalon Stainless Steel Big Eye Needles 2.25 Inch Length (4 Pack) (SUP-0057, qty )

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TierraCast Medium Oval Copper Open Jump Ring - Min Qty 20

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TOHO Amiet Beading Thread, Fine Peach Variegated (20 Meters/22 Yards)

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Tulip Sucre Bead Crochet Hook with Cushion Grip Size 2 (1.50mm)

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Chain Nose Pliers

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TOHO Round Bead 8/0 PermaFinish Matte Galvanized Old Gold 2.5-Inch Tube

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TOHO Round Bead 8/0 PermaFinish Silver-Lined Milky Pomegranate 2.5-Inch Tube

Code TBRD8-PF2113

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JBB 10mm Antique Copper-Plated Brass Leaves Swivel End Cap

Code FIND-0805

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Devcon 5-Minute Two-Part Epoxy, Dual 1/2oz Tubes

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Red Mesa

Beaded Crochet Rope Bracelet with Southwest Seed Bead Colors

Skill LevelIntermediate

TechniqueCrochet with Beads

Time6+ Hours

Approximate Size6 3/4 Inches

This design reminds me of Navajo blanket patterns! author signature

Supplies

Beadalon Stainless Steel Big Eye Needles 2.25 Inch Length (4pc Pack)

Code SUP-0057

$4.07

×1

TierraCast Medium Oval Copper Open Jump Ring - Min Qty 20

Code C-0018

$0.06

×2

TOHO Amiet Beading Thread, Fine Peach Variegated (20 Meters/22 Yards)

Code AMIETT104

$4.69

×1

Tulip Sucre Bead Crochet Hook with Cushion Grip Size 2 (1.50mm)

Code SUP0654

$12.19

×1

Chain Nose Pliers

Code TOOL-106

$6.99

×2

TOHO Round Bead 8/0 PermaFinish Matte Galvanized Old Gold 2.5-Inch Tube

Code TBRD8-PF591F

$2.29

×1

TOHO Round Bead 8/0 PermaFinish Silver-Lined Milky Pomegranate 2.5-Inch Tube

Code TBRD8-PF2113

$2.19

×1

JBB 10mm Antique Copper-Plated Brass Leaves Swivel End Cap

Code FIND-0805

$4.54

×2

Devcon 5-Minute Two-Part Epoxy, Dual 1/2oz Tubes

Code EPOXY-2

$8.29

×1

Step-by-Step Instructions

String the beads in the sequence provided in our PDF Diagram, starting with the bottom row and moving from left to right for each row. You should have a total of 77 rows (539 beads).

Red Mesa PDF Diagram
Pre-Stringing Beads for Crochet Video Tutorial
Simple Crochet with Beads Tutorial Video

This bracelet has seven beads per row, so you will want to start off with eight chain stitches to form your ring, and then add seven beads to the ring to start your first row.

How to Make Beaded Crochet Rope Text Tutorial
Making Beaded Crochet Rope Jewelry Video Tutorial

Continue until you have used all of the beads, and then do another row of chain stitches without beads to finish the end of the rope. Tie off.

Glue a JBB 10mm antique copper-plated brass leaves swivel end cap onto each end of the rope using two-part epoxy adhesive. Allow to dry.

Using Two-Part Epoxy Adhesive Video Tutorial

Attach each half of the 13mm antique copper-plated studded round magnetic clasp onto each end of the bracelet using a TierraCast medium oval copper open jump ring for each.

Opening and Closing Jump Rings Video