Beaded Shells Choker

This beaded choker is made by first stringing on all of the beads, then working them in as you stitch, then when you are done, you attach the clasp. It is fairly easy to make. If you are just starting out with crocheting with beads, give this one a try.

Materials Needed
112 "E" Beads in white pearlescent
Size 10 Crochet Cotton. Southmaid in light pink was used in the example
Size 7 Steel Crochet hook
Tapestry needle
1 clasp of choice and 2 jump rings

Yarn Thickness: 10thread
Gauge: 8dc=1"
Finished Size: 15" L x 3/4"
Skill Level: Beginner

Special Stitches
Beaded Sc (bsc): Insert hook in stitch indicated, yo, pull up a loop, pull up a bead, yo pull through both loops on hook over the bead so the bead is worked into the stitch.

Beaded Double Crochet (bdc): Yo, insert hook in stitch indicated, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook, pull up a bead, yo, pull through last 2 loops on hook.

Instructions
ROW 1: String all beads onto thread. Ch115. Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch1, turn. (113dc)

ROW 2: Bsc in first st. *Sc in next st. Bsc in next st. Repeat from * across. Ch3, turn

ROW 3: Dc in each st across. Ch1, turn.

ROW 4: Sc in first st and in each of the next 29 sts. (Bsc in next st. Sk next st. Bdc, dc, bdc, dc, bdc in next st. Sk next st. Bsc in next st.) Rep bet () 10 times more. Sc in each of the next 29 sts. Sc in top of ch3. Fasten off. Weave ends into back of work. Attach clasp to ends of row 1.

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Glue Basting Seams
If you want presicion piecing, without using pins, you can apply tiny dots of glue about a half inch apart along inside the 1/4 inch seam allowance, place your other piece on the glue and dry with a hot dry iron to set the glue. I would use only glue meant for this purpose or Elmer's School glue. These will wash out completely when your quilt is washed. Also you are applying the glue in the seam allowance and because you are using washable glue, your needle, in your machine will not gum up. This is the way I piece my quilts and have never had a problem. The tiny dots of glue, only need to be about the size of a head of a metal pin. Very tiny. This is enough to hold the pieces together while being sewn on the sewing machine.