~ Wrap around crochet bracelet tutorial/pattern by Yuli ~ Free to share
You will need:
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DK mercerized cotton – I used Elle Premier Cotton;
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3,5 mm crochet hook;
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170 medium beads;
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button;
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needle;
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tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)
![IMG_8290 (Large)](http://www.yuli.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/IMG_8290-Large.jpg)
Tip for threading beads on to the yarn:
I split yarn in half and tread it into needle from opposite direction, this makes threading easier.
![IMG_8259 (Large)](http://www.yuli.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/IMG_8259-Large.jpg)
Push beads along the yarn; picking them up and use them as you crochet along.
![IMG_8260 (Large)](http://www.yuli.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/IMG_8260-Large.jpg)
Step 1 – Chain 2.
![IMG_8262 (Large)](http://www.yuli.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/IMG_8262-Large.jpg)
Step 2 – insert hook under 2 loops of the 1st chain. Yarn over.
![IMG_8263 (Large)](http://www.yuli.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/IMG_8263-Large.jpg)
Step 3 – Pull yarn through 2 loops of the 1st chain
![IMG_8264 (Large)](http://www.yuli.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/IMG_8264-Large.jpg)
Step 4 – Yarn over and pull through 1 loop.
![IMG_8265 (Large)](http://www.yuli.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/IMG_8265-Large.jpg)
![IMG_8266 (Large)](http://www.yuli.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/IMG_8266-Large.jpg)
Step 5 – Push 1 bead close to hook, yarn over and pull through 2 loops on the hook.
Your bead will be placed at the back of your work
![IMG_8268 (Large)](http://www.yuli.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/IMG_8268-Large.jpg)
![IMG_8269 (Large)](http://www.yuli.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/IMG_8269-Large.jpg)
Step 6 – insert hook under base chain (2 loops)
![IMG_8270 (Large)](http://www.yuli.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/IMG_8270-Large.jpg)
Step 7 – Yarn over, pull through 2 loops of base chain
![IMG_8271 (Large)](http://www.yuli.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/IMG_8271-Large.jpg)
Step 8 – Yarn over and pull through 1 loop.
![IMG_8273 (Large)](http://www.yuli.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/IMG_8273-Large.jpg)
![IMG_8274 (Large)](http://www.yuli.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/IMG_8274-Large.jpg)
Step 9 – Push 1 bead close to hook, yarn over and pull through 2 loops on the hook.
Your bead will be placed at the back of your work
![IMG_8276 (Large)](http://www.yuli.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/IMG_8276-Large.jpg)
Repeat step 6 – 9 with rest of your beads
This is how your work looks like on other side
![IMG_8277 (Large)](http://www.yuli.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/IMG_8277-Large.jpg)
After you finish with all of your beads, repeat step 6-9 with out using bead x 1 time.
Turn you work around (beads side) and slip stitch along base chains.
![IMG_8281 (Large)](http://www.yuli.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/IMG_8281-Large.jpg)
At the end of this side – chain 7 for a button loop and slip stitch along other side of base chain.
![IMG_8282 (Large)](http://www.yuli.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/IMG_8282-Large.jpg)
![IMG_8283 (Large)](http://www.yuli.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/IMG_8283-Large.jpg)
After you slip stitch to the end of this side, cut yarn + allowing enough thread for sewing button. Weave ends with tapestry needle.