Free Beading Pattern- How To Make The Mixed Metals Bracelet

The delicate Mixed Metals Bracelet is the result of combining size 11 seed beads and pearls.

I have named the bracelet, Mixed Metals simply because the hues of the beads used look like various metals.

This beaded bracelet is made using Tubular Herringbone Stitch and I would recommend the tutorial for intermediate skill levels.

Mixed Metals Bracelet Tutorial

I have made both a video and a written tutorial for this beading pattern.

Here is the video tutorial:

Tubular Herringbone bracelet INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Thread your needle with 3 yards of beading thread.

Leaving a 10-inch tail, use 4A to create a row of Ladder Stitch that is one column high. 

If you are not familiar with Ladder Stitch, see this post.

Step 2: Go through the first 1A from the tail end.

Step 3: Go through the last 1A from the side opposite the tail.

Note: I have left my thread loose so it's easier for you to see.

Step 4: Go through the first 1A from the tail end once more.

Note: Your beads will form a circle. Your thread should be pointing away from the tail so you can add to the beadwork.​

Step 5: String 2B and pass through the following 1A. The beads will form a V-shape characteristic of Herringbone Stitch.

Note: It does not matter if you go to the right or left as long as you stick to that direction as you continue.​

Step 6: Pass through the next 1A from the tail end.

Step 7: String 2A and go through 1A in the next column.

Step 8: To add the next row, step up by passing through the 2A in the following column.

Step 9: String 2B and go through the top 1A in the next column.

Step 10: Go through the top 1A in the next column.

Step 11: String 2B and pass through the top 1A in the following column.

Step 12: To add the next row, step up by passing through the top 2A in the following column.

Step 13: Repeat Steps 9-12 until you have completed 12 rows.

Step 14: String 1B, 1A and 1B. 

Pass through the top 1A ​in the next column.

Step 15: Pass through the top 1A in the following column.

Step 16: String 1B, 1A and 1B.

Pass through the top 1A in the next column.

Step 17: To step up, go through the top 1A and 1B in the following column.

Step 18: String 1C, 1A and 1C.

Skip 1A (between the pair of B's) and pass through the ​next 1B.

Step 19: Go through the 1B in the next column.

Step 20: Repeat Step 18.

Step 21: Step up by passing through the 1B and 1C in the next column.

Step 22: String 2B.

Skip the 1A between the pair of C's and go through the next 1C.

Step 23: String 1A and pass through the next 1C.

Step 24: Repeat Step 22.

Step 25: String 1A and step up by passing through the following 1C and 1B.

Step 26: String 2A. Go through the next 1B.

Step 27: String 1A and go through the next 1B.

Step 28: Repeat Step 26.

Step 29: String 1A and step up through 1B and 1A in the next column.

Step 30: Repeat Steps 9-29 until you have reached your desired length.

Note: You will want to end your bracelet with a segment of A's.

Step 31: Without adding any beads, pass through the top 1A in the next column.

Step 32: Then, go through the top 1A in the following column.

Note: This will connect the final row of beads.​

Step 33: Repeat Steps 31 and 32.

Step 34: String 3A and one half of the clasp.

Step 35: Go back through the last 1A strung.

Step 36: String 2A. Go through the top 1A in the next column.

Reinforce the clasp.

Weave the thread into the beadwork, tie several half-hitch knots and remove the excess.​

Step 37: Attach the needle to the tail thread.

Repeat Steps 34-36 to attach the other half of your clasp.

Your bracelet is now complete!

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