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Beaded Necklaces

A wide range of projects for beaded necklaces using a variety of beading techniques and beads of all types! These are free patterns and step-by-step directions for necklace projects.
Fandango Chain Tassel Pendant Part II
The second part of free instructions to create the Fandango Chain Tassel Pendant designed by Jennifer VanBenschoten for About.com
Fandango Chain Tassel Pendant Part I - Embellished Tube
Free pattern to make the Fandango Chain Tassel Pendant, designed by Jennifer VanBenschoten for About.com
Diamonds and Pearls Part II - Stringing the Pearls
The second part of the beaded necklace project "Diamonds and Pearls" designed by Jennifer VanBenschoten for About.com.
Diamonds and Pearls Necklace Part I - Brick Stitch Diamonds
The first of two parts of instructions for creating the Diamonds and Pearls Necklace, designed by Jennifer VanBenschoten for About.com.
Free Beading Patterns
Free beading patterns for beginning as well as advanced beaders that cover a wide range of stitches, styles and projects.
Sands of Time Necklace
Step by step instructions to create the Sands of Time Necklace using vintage glass beads and African sand cast beads.
Easy Netted Necklace for Fall - Join the Motifs
Free beading pattern for Part 2 of the Easy Netted Necklace for Fall, joining the netted motifs together to form the necklace.
Easy Netted Necklace for Fall - Netted Motifs
Free step by step directions for how to make the netted motifs that are used in the Easy Netted Necklace for Fall pattern.
Gotham City Brick Stitch Necklace
Free step by step directions for how to make the Gotham City Necklace, designed by Jennifer VanBenschoten, using brick stitch triangles made from size 8 Delica beads and vintage marquis shaped 2-hole nailheads.
Art Deco Necklace
Make this eye-catching necklace using some simple beaded beads, Swarovski crystals and elegant vintage glass beads.
Byzantine Medallion
Make this beautiful beadwoven pendant using sparkling Swarovski crystals and a variation of herringbone stitch. This project is suitable for an intermediate or advanced beader.
Trade Bead and Tibetan Coin Necklace
Trade Bead and Tibetan Coin Necklace: Make a beautiful, ethnic-style necklace using antique trade beads and Tibetan silver coins using simple stringing and wire-wrapping techniques.
Beading Daily
This is the online forum for Beadwork Magazine, published by Interweave Press. Here you will find some free patterns for beaded necklaces, and lots of beautiful patterns for sale in the Beading Daily Shop.
Bead Patterns.com
A large selection of beaded necklace patterns, including amulet bags, ropes and straps. While most of the patterns on the site are for sale, there are plenty of free patterns available.
Beaded Necklaces by Sandra D. Halpenny
This is the homepage for Sandra D. Halpenny, one of the most prolific designers of beaded necklaces. Sandra uses mostly a netting style of beadweaving to create intricate, lacy and beautifully feminine necklaces.
Free Beaded Necklace Patterns by Dragon
A link to where you can find free beaded necklace patterns by Dragon. These are relatively simple patterns, and the directions are clear and easy to follow. Includes daisy chain patterns as well as free graphs to print out on your own printer.
Free Beading Patterns on WittyLiving.com
This is an extensive list of free beading patterns that can be found from sources all over the web. Patterns range in complexity from very simple to very difficult. There are also patterns for rings, bracelets, earrings and lots of other beaded items.

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