{"product_id":"downloadable-pattern-meridian-toggle-bracelet","title":"Downloadable PATTERN Meridian Toggle Bracelet","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis item is for the \u003cstrong\u003edownloadable pattern only\u003c\/strong\u003e.  To also purchase the materials kit, check out the bundle \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lsoneill.com\/products\/meridian-toggle-bracelet-bundle-pattern-and-materials-kit\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Meridian Bracelet Bundle\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"Vhttps:\/\/lsoneill.com\/products\/meridian-toggle-bracelet-bundle-pattern-and-materials-kit\" title=\"Meridian Bracelet Bundle\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.  Materials kit only see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lsoneill.com\/products\/meridian-toggle-bracelet-materials-kit-only-3-color-options\" title=\"Meridian Toggle Bracelet Materials Kit\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lsoneill.com\/collections\/patterns\/products\/chevron-bracelet-bundle-pattern-and-kit\" title=\"Chevron Bracelet bundle pattern and kit\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Meridian Toggle Bracelet is one of those designs where everything has to work together from the very beginning.  The clasp is as integral as the strap design. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis one is a skill builder. It combines a beaded toggle ring and bar with an even-count peyote stitch strap sewn using two different sizes of beads. The clasp and larger beads are seamlessly integrated into the design.  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eI have always believed a bracelet or necklace clasp should be considered part of the overall design, not an after thought, attached after the beading is finished. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eSteps in creating the bracelet: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eWe start by creating a two-sided D-ring using 15\/0 seed beads and 11\/0 cylinder beads then\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e zip the sides together\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eWe establish the bracelet body by incorporating 8\/0 beads and 11\/0 cylinder beads into an even-count peyote stitch strap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eAfter reaching the desired length, the bracelet is tapered and ended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eWe then create a toggle bar using 11\/0 and 8\/0 beads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eand peyote stitch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThe final step is to sew the toggle bar to the strap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkills taught:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to construct a two-sided, three-dimensional object. The D-ring toggle is fully beaded on both sides. I will walk you through the exact steps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHow to work with different bead sizes in the same piece. The Meridian uses 11\/0 Delicas, 15\/0 seed beads, and 8\/0 seed beads together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to create a toggle bar using 8\/0 seed beads and 11\/0 Delicas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill level:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an intermediate pattern. You should be comfortable with peyote stitch and able to maintain consistent tension. But if you have been beading for a while and you are ready to think about design, not just technique, this one is for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequired Materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.5 grams each of two 11\/0 Delica bead colors, a base and a trim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.5 grams 8\/0 seed beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e.25 grams 15\/0 seed beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 20 feet (6m) of 6# fireline or monofilament\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#12 beading needle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownloadable 10-page PDF with full step-by-step photo tutorial and professional tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLink to a 54-minute companion YouTube video where I bead alongside you, with timestamps so you can jump to exactly the section you need\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete materials list so you know exactly what to gather before you sit down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePattern only. Materials kit sold separately, or save $5 with the bundle.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leslie O'Neill Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45236428439752,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0242\/5579\/1184\/files\/IMG_3679.jpg?v=1792506123","url":"https:\/\/lsoneill.com\/products\/downloadable-pattern-meridian-toggle-bracelet","provider":"Leslie O'Neill Designs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}