This stringed sequence of triangles makes for a lovely geometric necklace design. There are no substitutions on this pattern: only Czech #3 bugle beads (7mm) with 8/0 seed beads will work. (I tried 11/0, but the resulting triangles were not flat). You also need a small number of 15/0 beads (3 for each triangle) to make all the connections, and to weave these triangles together with one continuous thread. It is highly recommended that you use 6-lb Fireline for this pattern, otherwise the sharp edges of the bugle beads are likely to sever your thread. I included a variation (orange) that uses 4mm pearls between triangles, and although that gives a nice accent, I like the original design (purple) a bit better because of the “S” curve of 10/0 edge beads that start from the previous triangle and continue around the top of the next triangle. Stay tuned: the next post will include a pattern for matching earrings!
FREE beading pattern: Bugle Triangles
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thank you for sharing this lovely necklace
Beautiful design which I look forward to trying to recreate for my first project!
Thank you for the pattern. It’s a very nice necklace