Cherry Bossom Crochet Rope Bracelet

My first try at more detailed pattern.. I wanted to make one that didn't repeat the same thing over and over.. I went with cherry blossoms as they are in bloom all over town right now.. and one of my favorites for making everything from bracelets to fingerless gloves lol

I used size 11 seed beads for the white and pinks but switched to 12 for the black.. I knew the black would be over powering as it was going to be next to soft pinks so down sizing them would back it down a bit but it would also create more texture that would add to the over all look I was going for...

I love beads that are wonky.. different from each other.. I love the feel of them worked up..  makes each item truly one of a kind even when following a chart...

Used crochet thread size 20 and a 1.10mm hook

Got a chart maker.. still need to figure out how print or screen shot one, but in the meantime I will be happy with snapping a photo with my phone lol... 

Never stop learning

 I set my yarn aside and pulled out my beads.. been far too long.. in the process checked a item off of my ''I want to learn" list.. crochet ropes have been on that list since before I could crochet lol.. starting to get the hang of it.. so many patterns/charts are just calling to be made.. 

 Tried two colors.. in both small and large beads..

Before setting the yarn down.. 

 I checked another item off that list with trying a Waffle Stitch Shawl...

Just before that shawl...

 With this one I checked off a few.. star shawl, overlay to out line a color change and color controled cake yarns..

 

 I have been playing with crochet charts for awhile now .. while making a pair of pineapple earrings it dawned on me I had not made a knit shawl using a chart.. well I am in the middle of fixing that.. as well as another C2C shawl.. will get back to them soon.. but first a few crochet rope charts need to happen..