Brick Stitch Fringe Pendant Pattern - Capri Blue Tassel

Beads:

• 20 size 11/0 Delica cylinder beads in marine blue lined crystal AB, DB-0058 (A)
• 34 size 11/0 Delica cylinder beads in silver lined aqua, DB-0044 (B)
• 287 size 11/0 Delica cylinder beads in sparkle lined sand dune mix, DB-0981 (C)
• 71 4mm Czech fire polished glass round beads in capri blue (D)

The Delicas were purchased online from Fox Den Designs. The fire polished beads (C) are sold by Beadaholiqueand other online bead suppliers.

Beading Supplies:

• Size 12 beading needle
• Size D, or equivalent, beading thread
• Beading scissors
• Necklace chain and clasp or your choice
• Optional beading supplies of your choice, such as a beading mat, thread conditioner (for nylon threads), and a thread burner.

Stitch two identical panels of flat brick stitch, following the chart on the left (please click on the image for a larger view). Begin with the 2A at the top of the chart. Leave the thread tail about 12 inches long on one panel, to use later to make the top loop and front embellishment. Create the shape of each panel using brick stitch increases and decreases.

Stack and align both panels between your fingers. With the working thread exiting the bottom corner bead of one panel, string all of the beads for the first looped fringe, following the chart on the left.

Pass up through the matching bead in the other panel of square stitch, and pull the thread gently taut to complete the first fringe loop.

Weave through the brick stitch beadwork to change direction. With the needle exiting the next bead at the bottom of the same panel, string the beads for the second looped fringe; follow the chart for making the first looped fringe, but add one extra D bead, for a total of 15D for the second fringe.

For the remaining five fringe loops, alternate between stringing a total of 14D and 15D.

Tip: After you complete the looped fringe, hold up the pendant to check the tension of each loop. Correct any tension problems now.

Next, stitch together the edges of the stacked brick stitch panels using a square stitch thread path (shown on the left).

Weave in and end the thread.

With one of the thread tails exiting the top of the panels, pick up 7B. Pass down into the top of the beadwork diagonally, as shown in the chart on the left.

Do not weave in and end the thread just yet.

Note: If you plan to string your pendant onto a larger cord, chain, or beaded rope, be sure to make a larger top loop (use a larger, odd number of beads).

To add the front embellishment:

• From the top, weave down into one of the brick stitch panels.
• Bring the needle out through the middle bead in the fifth row down.
• Pick up 1B and 1D.
• Pass down through the middle bead in the second row from the top.

Weave in and end the thread.

Weave in and end any remaining thread tails. Complete your necklace by stringing the top loop onto a cord, jewelry chain, or beaded rope.