Deborah Roberti designs beading patterns. Her website offers some free and some bead patterns available for purchase. I highly recommend her bead patterns, not only are they extremely affordable and easy to follow, but they are very versatile as well. This category highlights some of the possible variations of her Solitaire Necklace pattern.You can purchase the patternfor $4.00 on her website or in her Etsy store.
GemDuo Strap Version Materials (for 18" necklace, not including clasp) Approx 6 Yards of Bead Thread of Choice Approx 550 Size 11/0 Seed Beads (Miyuki Brand Preferred) Approx 104 size 3mm Beads (round or fire-polished work best) Approx 12 MiniDuo Beads Approx 54 Two-Hole Diamond Beads Clasp of Choice
GemDuo Strap Version Materials (for 18" necklace, not including clasp) Approx 4 Yards of Bead Thread of Choice Approx 400 Size 11/0 Seed Beads (Miyuki Brand Preferred) Approx 64 size 3mm Beads (round or fire-polished work best) Approx 16 size 4mm beads (any type will work) Approx 12 MiniDuo Beads Approx 20 Two-Hole Diamond Beads Clasp of Choice
Below are the components used in this design example. If you would like to make this version yourself, you will need to calculate the quantities of each item to purchase, depending on the length of bracelet you wish to make, if you want matching earrings, etc.
