I added two beading patterns to my Etsy Shop called the Sunflower Necklace and Sunflower Earrings. I wanted to create a complementary bracelet for the set and I decided to share the tutorial for free.

It's called the Sunflower Bracelet and it has become my most popular free beading pattern to date.

Make the Sunflower Bracelet using this free beading pattern from The Bead Club. The seed bead bracelet is made using Right Angle Weave.

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The Sunflower Bracelet is made using Right-Angle Weave (RAW). I would recommend this project for intermediate beaders who already have a basic knowledge of RAW.

I have made both a written tutorial and a YouTube video for the bracelet.

Below is the full written tutorial. There is also a PDF version of this bracelet. Click the button below to download the pattern.

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Free Sunflower Bracelet Tutorial

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Skill Level: Intermediate

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Materials

4g 11/0 Seed beads, Colour 1 (A)
2g 11/0 Seed beads, Colour 2 (B)
4 yards of beading thread
1 size 12 beading needle
Thread burner or sharp scissors
Bead mat

Here is the video version of the Sunflower Bracelet tutorial:

Here are the written instructions for the bracelet tutorial.

Instructions

Step 1

Step 1: Thread your needle with a comfortable length of beading thread. Leaving a 4-inch tail, string 8A.

Step 2

Step 2: Go through the first 2A strung from the tail end to form a circle.

Step 3

Step 3: String 1B and pass through the next 2A of the circle of A’s.

Step 4

Step 4: Repeat Step 3 three more times. Continue through the first B strung.

Step 5

Step 5: String 8A and pass through the 1B from the side opposite where your thread is exiting.

Step 6

Step 6: Go through the first 2A of the 8A just added.

Step 7

Step 7: Repeat Steps 3 and 4.

Step 8

Step 8: Pass through the following 2A, 1B, 2A and 1B to exit the B where you need to attach the next circle of A’s.

Step 9

Step 9: Repeat Steps 5-8 until you have reached your desired length.

The first half of your bracelet is complete.

Step 10

Step 10: To begin the second half of the bracelet, go through the next 2A and 1B to exit the side of the beadwork.

Step 11

Step 11: String 8A and pass through the 1B from the side opposite where the thread is exiting.

Step 12

Step 12: Go through the next 2A in the circle of beads strung in Step 11.

Step 13

Step 13: String 1B and go through the next 2A in the same circle.

Step 14

Step 14: Repeat Step 13 two more times. Continue through the shared 1B.

Step 15

Step 15: To get into position to add to the second half of the bracelet, pass through the next 2A and 1B.

Step 16

Step 16: String 8A and go through the B from the side opposite where you are exiting.

Note: I am moving in a counter-clockwise direction.

Step 17

Step 17: Repeat Step 13 twice.

Step 18

Step 18: To add the final B, pass through the 1B of the corresponding circle in the first half of the bracelet.

Step 19

Step 19: Go through the next 2A and 1B of the circle in the second half of the bracelet.

Step 20

Step 20: Get into position to add to the bracelet by passing through the next 2A, 1B, 2A and 1B.

Step 21

Step 21: String 8A and pass through the 1B from the side opposite where you are exiting.

Note: I am now moving in a clockwise direction.

Step 22

Step 22: Pass through the next 2A and then through the 1B at the side of the corresponding circle (the third one) in the first half of the bracelet.

Step 23

Step 23: Add the B’s by repeating Step 13 twice. Continue through the next 1B.

Step 24

Step 24: Pass through 2A, 1B, 2A and 1B to get into position to add to the bracelet.

Step 25

Step 25: Repeat Steps 16-24 to reach your desired length.

Ensure the length of the second half of the bracelet matches the first half.

Step 26

Step 26: Weave your thread through the beadwork so the needle exits 1B along the end of the bracelet pointing toward the centre.

Step 27

Step 27: String 2A, 1B and one half of your clasp.

Step 28

Step 28: Go back through the 1B just strung.

Step 29

Step 29: String 2A and go through 1B in the second half of the bracelet along the final edge.

Reinforce the clasp. Tie several half-hitch knots and remove the excess thread.

Step 30

Step 30: Attach a piece of thread to the other end of the beadwork so that the needle is in position to attach the second half of the clasp (See Step 26).

Step 31

Step 31: Repeat Steps 27-29 to attach the other half of the clasp. Your bracelet is now complete!

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Comments

mayolson says

23rd October 2016 at 12:01 pm

Thank you for your time and skills. I appreciate your generosity in sharing your pattern. This bracelet is lovely with the accent bead.

Maria Arthur says

23rd October 2016 at 12:03 pm

You're welcome! I'm glad you liked it.

Terri Smith says

19th November 2016 at 1:37 pm

Thank You So Much For Your Generous Step By Step Instruction. For Those New To The Beading Community, Your Tutorial Really Simplifies Each Step. Very Grateful To Have Found Both Your YouTube Site and Blog.

Maria Arthur says

19th November 2016 at 2:21 pm

Hi Terri, Welcome! I'm glad you liked the tutorial.

Soy Taina says

29th December 2016 at 11:13 am

Absolutely stunning! Thank you…I've never done any kind of beading but this bracelet is driving me to learn a new skill…I feel so fortunate to find your site. Thank you again. Happy New Year!

Maria Arthur says

29th December 2016 at 11:15 am

Oh wow! I'm so happy to hear that! Happy New Year to you too!

Sushilla says

9th May 2017 at 10:32 am

Beautiful bracelet. Thank you for sharing

Maria Arthur says

9th May 2017 at 10:34 am

You're welcome!

Suzanne Denson says

1st July 2017 at 3:11 pm

i am taking on this bracelet as my first project but not knowing the right size an type of needle and what kind and size of thread to use has made me start over several times.Your info on needles was wonderful and it solves part of my problem but I am still confused about thread. I purchased 0.35 mm silk thread and have trouble passing more than once through the size 11 beads. I went up to size 10 beads and that seems to work. What size and material makes for good beading thread?
Thanks
Suzanne

- Maria says
  
  1st July 2017 at 9:00 pm
  
  Hi Suzanne,
  
  I’m so glad to hear that you are using my bracelet as your first project. I typically use Fireline or Wildfire for my beadweaving projects. Try using a 6lb or 8lb Fireline. 0.35mm thread will be too thick for smaller seed beads like size 11 or 15. The 10lb Wildfire thread I am using now is 0.15mm. I do appreciate your question though because it helps me to know what information to include in the future, so thank you for taking the time to leave a comment! I hope my answer has helped you.

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