How To Make Stitch Counter Bracelets
Introduction
Today, many women feel that their outfits are incomplete unless they also wear an eye-catching bracelet. Bracelets remain one of the most popular pieces of jewelry available. Whether constructed of cloth, leather, or metal, bracelets are versatile and have remained popular fashion items since the days of the Roman Empire. During those times, glass and stones were frequently used in bracelets. Today, a stitch-counter bracelet performs a unique function by assisting you to thread your needle. Simply utilize the following steps and guidelines to create one:
Required Materials
Cord
Elastic line (.5 mm)
Glue
9 beads (6 mm faceted)
10 beads (8 mm faceted)
5 beads (6 mm) for stopper
1 bead (8 mm)
1 bead (12 mm or larger) for opposite end
Instructions
The Beads. A stitch counter bracelet is comprised of a pair of bead rows. A stopper is used to separate the finished rows of beads. Finally, a huge bead is also needed. It distinguishes the bracelet’s side that includes the beads of the finished rows.
Stuck on You (Beads). Glue is used to secure various beads on the bracelet. A bit of glue should be added to the fisherman’s knot that keeps the bracelet together. In addition, you can glue the clear beads to the knot, to prevent it from moving. Another option is to place a dab of glue on the stopper’s knot. Then pull the knot through a single bead on the bracelet. That will guarantee that it will stay secure.
Bracelet Buddy. While stitching, keep your stitch counter bracelet around your wrist or somewhere nearby. The beads should lie on a single side of the stopper. They should also be located away from the largest bead. Each of the smaller beads signifies one row, while the larger bead signifies a complete set of ten rows.
Row 1 to 2. Finish knitting your first row. Then slide one of the smaller beads through the stopper, in the direction of the largest bead. Now knit your second row. Again, slide a small bead through the stopper, in the direction of the largest bead. Keep repeating this process for a total of nine rows. At this juncture, each of the small beads will be on the side of the largest bead.
Big Beads. Keep stitching until you’re finished stitching your tenth row. Then slide a large bead through the stopper in the direction of the largest bead. Next, slide all of the small beads, back through the stopper. This must be away from the largest bead’s side.
Rows 11-20. You are now ready to stitch rows 11-19. Count them by sliding the smallest beads. Again, this should be through the stopper, towards the largest bead. At row 20, move the large bead towards the largest bead. Also, move the smallest beads through the stopper, away from the largest bead.
Counting to 100. After row 20, continue the counting procedure until the stitching project is done. Your stitch counter bracelet can count up to 100 rows. For stitching projects that have additional rows, simply reset the bracelet and start counting anew.