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FILET MESH & BEADED DESIGNS
The basic pattern for beaded mesh for jewelry & beaded glove gauntlets:
pattern A: dc, sk 2 sc, (pass 1 bead, ch 1) 4 times to add 4 beads.
Or Pattern B: dc, sk 2 sc (pass 2 beads, ch 1 pass 2 more beads) to add 4 beads
The next row will start as a dc in the center of the previous loop, between 2 beads. These spaces will be referred to as a "square"
Pattern C: to get a curve on the first row: dc, sk 2 sc, (pass 1 bead, ch 2) 4 times to add 4 beads. This makes a rectangular shape
Edging: You will want to finish the outer edge with either a sc to strengthen it, or chained loops and heavier beads for accent.
Blocking: Wet the piece and lay on a towel to dry, stretching it into shape. This works well for cotton crochet thread.

NOTES:
You can make the coin necklace above as a beaded necklace. The only limitation is the size of the beads that will go over the thread:
--#8 or larger bead will go over #10 crochet cotton, with a B or larger hook
--#10 & 11 beads will usually go over a #20 DMC or #8 Pearl cotton thread with a # 7 or #9 hook
PLANING A DESIGN:
1) Do a test piece about 4x4" to check gauge
Horizontal Gauge (# sc per inch) ___ divided by 2 = # of rectangles. Vertical gauge = total length x #rows per inch 2) to get bead count, Add this information up for each row you plan to do, decreasing by 1 or 2, or more, if needed
Multiply # of rectangles x 4 = # of beads.

ARM GAUNTLETS:
Long beaded arm gauntlets require advanced planning and calculation of both horizontal and vertical gauges, as well as arm size. An Excel spreadsheet is available from Joyful Dancer to do the calculations.