Inspired by Irish crochet lace making, there are seven different shapes to make: paisley, pinwheel, rosette, star, fan, leaf and Pentagon. Super-duo beads can bend into all sorts of shapes! Make up several different motifs incorporating Swarovski elements, combine them to make a stunning lace free-form collar or necklace.
Level: Beginners and up.
Technique: Inspired by Irish crochet lace making
9 Double-sided page pattern with full-colour step by step diagrams and written instructions
Shopping List:
Superduo beads. A solid colour works best.
Miyuki 11/0 and 15/0 beads, matching the colour.
8mm Swarovski
chaton. One per PAISLEY.
3mm bicones, 6 per PINWHEEL.
4mm round crystal, 5 per STAR.
9x 5mm Swarovski drops (#6000), five per ROSETTE.
6mm bicones, one per FAN.
11/0 seed beads, contrast colour for LEAF.
Optional: Focal beads, 15/0 seed beads, clear.
Fine curb chain, jump rings and clasp.
Size 10 needle
Fireline 6lb, smoke
