Inspired by the Work Life theme for the new Swarovski 2017 A/W collection, I’m making a stacking set of different chunky bracelets that should transform into a big bold necklace… well that’s the plan! I spotted this tubular pattern from Nicole Starman and thought it would work well with 3mm Crystal Pastel Yellow pearls and the new dark grey TOHO Demi rounds.
Although ropes are my favourite method of bead stitching this is the first time I’ve worked Chenille stitch. The rope is hollow and so I think I’ll need to fill the hole with a spare bit of kumihimo rope or maybe a leather cord then finish with the chunky magnetic clasp from I-Beads, who also stock the pearls and Toho Demis.