Filum

Filum

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Filum
Filum
Filum
Filum
Filum
Filum
Filum
Filum

Filum, a simple beaded strand meant to be worn doubled around the wrist. Filum has placed beads at the middle of the strand, and pre-strung beads along the sides, so you get to learn two different beading techniques in this project.

There are kits for Filum here (kits include pattern):
http://www.nelkindesigns.com/FilumKits

There is a BRAND NEW Bluprint class that teaches Filum step by step (class includes pattern) here:
http://www.nelkindesigns.com/knittingwithbeads

MATERIALS
20 yards [18 meters] lace weight yarn
Yarn I Used:
Anzula, Breeze (65% silk, 35% linen; 750 yd [686 m]/ 4 oz [114 g])

US Size 1 [2.25 mm] ndls  
12 (14, 16) Size 6/0 Japanese Seed beads (C- placed)
26 (30, 34) Size 8/0 Miyuki Delica beads (A- pre-strung)
1 hook and eye clasp
1 dental floss threader (for stringing beads)
Tool for placing beads- super floss, .75-1 mm steel crochet hook, or a Beadle Needle
Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)
Removeable stitch marker

SIZE
Small (Medium, Large)
The pattern is written for multiple lengths. Instructions are given for size Small, with larger sizes in parentheses.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
13.5 (15, 16.5) inches [34 (38, 42) cm] around (with clasp)