HANA-AMI BRACELETS

In Japanese beadwork, triangle weave is used to create a motif called Hana-Ami (Hana means "flower" and Ami means "stitch" or "net"). This pattern has fully illustrated and detailed step-by-step instructions, ideal for beading beginners. Although I use fire-polished beads, 4mm bicone crystal beads also look lovely, and with more thread, both bracelets could easily become chokers.

Stitch: Triangle weave

Beads Used: Size 11 seed beads or Delicas, 4mm fire-polished beads (although 4mm bicone beads also work great)

Approx Finished Size: About 5/8th inches wide by 6 1/2 to 7 inches long (your length choice) 

Pattern Price: $5.00

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Top:

• Approximately 120 size 11/0 Delica beads: Lt. Gold DB-34. Can be purchased at FireMountainGems.com, FoxdenDesigns.com and WhimBeads.com.

• 10 size 4mm green fire-polished beads: Czech Metallic Silver-Green. Can be purchased at FireMountainGems.com.

• 14 size 4mm purple fire-polished beads: Czech Purple/Gold. Can be purchased at FireMountainGems.com.

Bottom:

• Approximately 200 size 11/0 Delica beads: Lt. Gold DB-34. Can be purchased at FireMountainGems.com, FoxdenDesigns.com and WhimBeads.com.

• 60 size 4mm green fire-polished beads: Czech Metallic Silver-Green. Can be purchased at FireMountainGems.com.

• 60 size 4mm purple fire-polished beads: Czech Purple/Gold. Can be purchased at FireMountainGems.com.