Lady Bugs Loom Bracelet

 This is another item to check off my list of things I have wanted to make for ages now..
 I have loved Lady bugs for as long as I can recall..


very simple chart, works up fast.. braided closure so super easy on that score as well ..

I use round ( size 11/0 ) beads, so the chart looks a little squared off.. 

I made the chart using a free download of Bead Tool 4.. I don't use the same colors as they have listed so I only use the color chart, not the number or names .. pick your favorite brand/type of beads and go for it.. 

Paw Print Earring Bead Chart

11/0 seed beads

Loom Beading Bone Heart Paw

.Pulled out my beading loom.. been really missing weaving but have no were I can set up my table top loom right now, besides I've gone and pulled out all of my beads over the last few weeks.. only thing I could do was start bead weaving lol

I had only made a couple of bead loom weavings in the past.. I jumped into straight stitch and brick stitch right away..  it offers a freedom that looming doesn't in exchange for speed.. I adore free form works.. yet I love working up charts.. easy answer made my own :)

I am relearning bead weaving skills as it had been close to a decade.. my charts will progress as I do.. I do plan on jumping around between crochet beading, crochet, knit and weaving.. playing it by ear each day.. so stay tuned to see what's next ;)

here is the chart .. I don't have counts of each color yet after I get all of that together I will offer a pdf on Esty..
made with size 11/0 seed beads of iffy quality as I am just getting restarted I thought I might as well use up some of my lesser beads until my skill warrants higher cost beads lol 

Earring Bead Charts

 Brick Stitch


size 11/0 seed beads
Haven't had the time to get counts on the beads yet, but here are a couple of charts I've been playing with

just add 6 beads to the top to form a loop for you ear hook
used nymo beading thread ans size 12 needle I believe

Earring Time

 Seed bead earring time .. a few of the earrings I am getting ready to add to my Etsy shop.. so many I want to still make
. so many other projects I want to do.. nothing to do but jump back and forth among the crafts... sure fire way not to get bored lol

Green and Gold Crochet Rope Chart

Evil Eye Crochet Rope Chart

Thrifty thread

Been in search of a good deal on thread I could use for crochet rope jewelry..

Got one at a thrift store.. only catch is I have to unwind them... at least a dozen thin, mixed colors and fibers, threads along with a thicker cord rolled in to a ball.. no clue what the original plan might have been.. but got me some embroidery floss cardboard cutout holders and some Bobbie pins.. going to attempt to unwind without cutting.. 

These two are smaller without the cord.. might have to make some tassel earrings out of some of this . loving the colors

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..