Union Jack Peyote Stitch Bracelet

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1. Before you begin, watch the video: How to do Flat Odd Count Peyote Stitch. During the course of this project, you will need to tie off and add new thread several times. If you are not familiar with how to do this, watch thisvideo.
2. Using size 10/0 Delica seed beads in Matte Black, simply create 21 black rows of beadwork.
3. Afterwards, refer to pattern 1 to start your Union Jack flag. It is 30 rows of beadwork.
4. After you've completed the flag, repeat the first step by creating 21 black rows of beadwork.
5. Watch the video: How to Add a Beaded Toggle Clasp to a Peyote Stitch Bracelet. This video will walk you through the steps to add the clasp to your bracelet. The added pieces for the clasp are shown broken out into sections in the second and third charts. Be sure to follow them to make your toggle bar and clasp opening match your bracelet.
6. After completing the last row, follow the pattern for the clasp (figure 2) opening to add four more rows only ten beads wide to the right side of your bracelet.
7. Starting from the top of the pattern and working down, create another piece of peyote stitch weaving 35 beads wide and 7 rows long. Then follow the pattern to add four more rows only ten beads wide to the left side of this piece (the left side when aligned with the pattern). Zip this piece to the top of the bracelet, matching the pattern, as shown in the video. Then zip the other side of the opening.
8. Go back to the beginning of your bracelet. Weave into the center 9 beads of the first row and add four more rows only 9 beads wide.
9. Create a new piece of weaving 23 beads wide and 5 rows long, with all black beads (figure 3). Zip the toggle bar closed as shown in the video, and then attach it to the bracelet as demonstrated.
10. Tie off and weave in all of your thread tails.

• DBM-0608 - Miyuki Delica 10/0 Seed Beads Silver Lined Blue Zircon DBM0608 8 Grams
  Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package.


• DBM-0200 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads 10/0 Opaque Chalk White DBM0200 8 GR
  Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package.


• DBM-0723 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads 10/0 Opaque Red DBM0723 8 GR
  Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package.


• DBM-0310 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads 10/0 'Matte Black' DBM0310 8 GR
  Project uses 3 tubes. You will need 3 packages.


• XCR-1280 - FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 4lb Test and 0.005 Thick, 15 Yards, Crystal Clear
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

• XTL-5700 - Fiskars 5 Precision Tip Scissors - Super Sharp
• XTL-3006 - Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 12 (4 Needles)