How To Make This Stunning Right Angle Weave Bracelet Pattern

Check out this free step-by-step Sunflower Bracelet pattern — a simple Right Angle Weave bracelet beading tutorial.

Click here to make this free Right Angle Weave bracelet pattern. This seed bead pattern is simple but there's beauty in simplicity. Click here to DIY the Sunflower Bracelet tutorial and make your own beaded jewelry. #beading #rightangleweave #freepattern #tbcl

Right Angle Weave, also referred to as RAW, is an incredibly versatile bead weaving stitch. You can use it to make flat pieces of jewelry or even 3-dimensional designs. It's one of my favorite techniques.

I created this seed bead bracelet pattern. It's called the Sunflower Bracelet and it has become my most popular free beading pattern to date.

I recommend this beading tutorial for intermediate skill levels but as long as you're comfortable with Single-needle Right Angle Weave, have at it.

Learn more about Right Angle Weave stitch here.

The Sunflower Bracelet is a simple two-row design and I have made both a written tutorial and a YouTube video for it.

Below, you'll find the full tutorial but you can also enter your information in the form on this page to receive a FREE digital copy of this bracelet.

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Free Sunflower Bracelet Pattern

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Materials

4g 11/0 seed beads, Color 1 (A)
2g 11/0 seed beads, Color 2 (B)
4 yards of beading thread
1 size 10 beading needle
Thread burner or sharp scissors
Bead mat

Here's the video tutorial demonstrating how to create the Right Angle Weave bracelet.

Here's the written step-by-step tutorial for the Sunflower Bracelet.

Right angle Weave Bracelet 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.

Note: 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 center.

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 Right Angle Weave bracelet is now complete!

Download this FREE bracelet pattern!

Boost your Right-Angle Weave skills with this step-by-step pattern.

Simply sign up for weekly beading tips to have this bracelet tutorial sent straight to your email inbox.

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.
Yolanda says
21st November 2019 at 5:02 pm
Maria,
I would like to say Thank you for sharing your beading expertise!! Im new to beading and your instructions and tutorials are the easiest to follow. I love all the stuff you come up with. Ive made a few bracelets with your help!!!
- Maria says
  21st November 2019 at 5:32 pm
  That’s great to hear, Yolanda! I love knowing I’ve been able to help you. 😊