June Bug Netted Ornament Cover Tutorial

Created by: Veronica Greenwood

Designer Tips

Thread a size 12 beading needle with 2 yards of One-G, or stretched and waxed size B beading thread.
String on 4 main beads, 1 accent bead (1 set) and repeat 8 times for a total of nine sets, leaving a 6" tail.
Go through all beads one more time to form a circle, Tie a knot. Weave needle and thread until you exit an accent bead.
String 5 main beads, 1 accent bead and 5 main beads, and go through the next accent bead in the top ring. Repeat 8 more times to complete row 2.
Go through existing 5 main and 1 accent bead of row 2, to step down to row 3.
String on 6 main, 1 accent bead, and 6 main. Go through the accent bead of the next loop and continue around 8 more times to create row 3.
Step down to row 4 and continue as in step 6, but string 7 main, 1 accent and 7 main.
Step down to row 5 and continue stringing with 8 main, 1 accent and 8 main.

The above instructions are for the basic netted cover. The following instructions are for adding drops.

To add drops: bring the thread through the existing 8 main and 1 accent bead of row 5, string on 7 main, 3 accent, 7 main, 1 4mm bead, 2 accent, 1 8mm bead and 3 accent. Skip the 3 accent beads and go back through the existing 8mm bead, 2 accent, 1 4mm bead, 2 accent, 1 6mm bead, 2 accent and 1 4mm bead. String on 7 main, 3 accent and 7 main. Finish drop by going through the accent bead on the next loop. Repeat 8 more times to finish round.
To tie off, weave thread up through beads on netted cover. Go under your thread and tie a double knot. Weave up a few more beads and tie another knot. Weave your tail away from knot and cut thread.

Tip: If you are adding a top drilled bead (or charm), coming out of your 6mm bead add 4 seed beads, go through your drop bead, add 3 seed beads and go back up through the 1st seed bead below the 6mm bead and then, the 6mm bead.

Suggested Supplies

1 spool #61-004 (use 2 yards) One-G Thread
1 tube #20-111-506 Size 11 Higher Metallic June Bug Seed Beads
1 tube #20-111-204 Size 11 Gold Lustered Montana Blue Seed Beads
5 pairs #05-841-08-247 (use 9) 8mm Swarovski Baroque Round Pearl Beads - Iridescent Tahitian Look
2 dozen #05-328-04-97 (use 18) 4mm Tabac Faceted Xilion Bicone Crystal Beads
1 pkg #05-040-06-639 (use 9) 6mm Pacific Opal Shimmer 2x Briolette Crystals or other 6mm rondelle beads

Tools

#69-043 Scissors with Extra Large Loop
#65-030-12 Beading Needle Size 12 Sharp
#66-214-06 Beading Mat, Light Blue (keeps beads from rolling away from you as you work)

Jan 1st 2021 Veronica Greenwood