Note: Components and tools listed within this INSTRUCTIONS box and the printer-friendly PDF, if available,
may have been discontinued since this project was published. Refer to the PURCHASE COMPONENTS and TOOLS AND
OTHER SUPPLIES sections for current availability.
These charms are interchangeable with the chain necklace. This necklace measures 17.5 inches. To adjust the size, choose your desired length of finished chain. Please note: These are advanced brick stitch patterns that require knowledge of increases and decreases. For tips, please see our video:
Tips for Advanced Brick Stitch Patterns.
- If you are new to brick stitch, please watch the video: How to do Brick Stitch Bead Weaving. Please see our Printer Friendly PDF for Full Color Beading Pattern.
- Based on the technique shown in the video, cut a length of thread as long as you are comfortable working with and begin your first charm by weaving a ladder stitch base row. We recommend starting at the widest point in the pattern. Be sure to leave yourself a thread tail of at least 10 inches.
- As you stitch your charms, you will need to make brick stitch increases and decreases according to the pattern. You may also find it useful to make increases using ladder stitch.
- To attach jump rings to each of your charms: Use pliers to open a 4mm jump ring and gently slide on the appropriate seed beads at the top of each charm. Close the jump ring. Repeat for all patterns.
- To attach chain to your holly charm: Use flush cutters to cut the centermost link of your finished cable chain. Open a jump ring and slide on a seed bead on one side of your leaf (see photo for reference). Also slide on the end link on one side of your chain. Repeat this step to attach the chain to the other side of your leaf design. Enjoy!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- DB-066 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, 7.2 Grams, White Lined Crystal AB DB066
Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package.
- DB-722 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, 7.2 Grams, Opaque Orange DB722
Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package.
- DB-010 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, 7.2 Grams, Black Opaque DB010
Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package.
- DB-150 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, 7.2 Grams, Silver Lined Brown DB150
Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package.
- DB-602 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, 7.2 Grams, Silver Lined Red DB602
Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package.
- DB-656 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, 7.2 Grams, Dyed Opaque Jade Green DB656
Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package.
- FJR-5454 - Silver Plated Open Jump Rings 4mm 22 Gauge (50)
Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- XCR-1280 - FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 4lb Test and 0.005 Thick, 15 Yards, Crystal Clear
Project uses 32 feet. You will need 1 package.
- AXC-98926 - Silver Plated Fine Cable Chain Necklace with Lobster Clasp - 2x1.8mm Links 16 Inches Long
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-3006 - Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 12 (4 Needles)
- XTL-0373 - Tulip Premium Scissors, Gold Handle 5 Inch, 1 Pair
- XTL-0023 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Bent Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
- XTL-0020 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers