The ones they chose for this time are: Netting, which is the required stitch, Chevron, Chenille, and Spiral.
I was only able to create a piece using the netting stitch. I'm very, very pleased with the way it turned out.
One of my 'go to' books is Carol Cypher's Mastering Beadwork. It is such a great reference tool for the basics of stitches. I also love the little 'Tips and Tricks' that she offers. So off I went to brush up on the stitch.
For some reason, I have a brain cramp with starting the netting stitch. Hey! Don't judge! :)
Anyway, this is called 'Spiky Bracelet' in her book. It uses odd count netting, which means that your turnaround is accomplished with a little picot. It turned out really pretty with the colors I chose, and of course, my photos totally do not do justice to the sparkle factor in this pretty.
It's so lacey and delicate, and those 3mm fire polish twinkle ever so nicely!
Well, I was hoping to show you the details of this beaded button I created for it, but I don't think it shows up very well. I should have taken a photo of it before I attached it to the bracelet. After working 6 rounds, I went back down to the beginning, and worked the first three rounds again, to give it some height for the loop to fit around the bead, and to stiffen it up a bit.
I love the hexagonal shape of the netting.
This was a fun challenge, as always, and I thank Therese and Christine for starting it. Blessings, Shirley
Please go check out the other hoppers to see what they created.
Love your bracelet, the beaded button is perfect really enhancing the bracelet!
ReplyDeleteShirley...I am so much in love with this bracelet! It would be another daily wear/go-to piece if it was in my box. It is lovely enough for a dressy event but understated enough for day-to-day mom lifestyle. The colors and the button just set it off beautifully (love your button!). I cannot seem to start flat netting either. I thought it would be a breeze but I was w.r.o.n.g. So so wrong. Thanks for being a part of this and for always making something that leaves me smilin' :-D
ReplyDeleteI love this bracelet, Shirley! I like Carol's book too. I think it's a great reference.
ReplyDeleteShirley your bracelet is gorgeous.
ReplyDeletePretty and sparkly! I'll bet it will be great fun to wear, too.
ReplyDeleteHi Shirley,
ReplyDeleteI love this bracelet the color and style it is beautiful. I am going to have to make one of these myself. Thank you for participating in mine and Christine's ATTS challenge and I hope that you will join us for ATTS 5.
Therese
You are so right about the Mastering Beadwork book. Out of all my books, I think I refer back to that one the most often. And you are a great pupil, judging by your netting projects. The colors make it a go-to item for any outfit!
ReplyDeleteSo neat that you made the button too! Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely! the colors are wonderful and it looks like it feels fantastic on! well done my friend!
ReplyDeleteI do love the netting and I can see the awesome button details!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors picked for this beautiful bracelet!
ReplyDeleteCrystie
What a beautiful bracelet. The darker fire polished beads really give it zing and that beaded button is perfect, simply perfect.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Especially like you beaded button. The whole bracelet has a real vintage feel, like something one of the ladies from Downton Abbey might have worn. Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteI love your bracelet, Shirley! BTW, the button details show quite well if I click on the photo for a nice close-up :)
ReplyDeleteI love everything in your netted bracelet - the colours,the inclusion of the dark faceted beads, the beaded button. It's classic and elegant.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Shirley, the bracelet is so elegant, and delicate - I love the colours on it and the details. You made the button too! Gorgeous :)
ReplyDeleteSuch an exquisite bracelet. Oooh I can just imagine that draped around my wrist. Beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I adore that beaded button! You know that i go NOWHERE near those tiny little beads, but i would wear this in a heartbeat! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea for a closure, and I love the whole bracelet, Shirley. Carol's book is a must-have IMO, I've learned so much from it.
ReplyDeleteLove the netted bracelet! And the beaded button is the perfect match.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the big beautiful Grow Your Blog Hop! I volunteered to help Vicki as a GYB party volunteer. Vicki will stop by sometime I am sure, but with over 500 blogs participating it will take her time to visit everyone so she asked for volunteers to help today. I offered to help. I am so happy I did because I have found your blog. You do beautiful beadwork. Thanks for sharing ... :) Pat @ Life in the Scrapatch
ReplyDeleteThe bracelet looks beautiful and the beaded button clasp is fantastic. It looks great in the photos so I can imagine how stunning it looks up close and in real life. :)
ReplyDeletePhotographing jewelry is one of the hardest things for me. I have even heard a professional photographer remark that taking photos of jewelry was the most challenging thing she had ever photographed - that made me feel a lot better about my own pathetic photo attempts. :D