Beaded Cross Necklace, Earrings, & Ornament Pattern

This versatile beaded cross pattern will teach you how to make beaded crosses and finish them off into several different projects for yourself and great beaded gifts for your loved ones.  Stitch it up with size 15/0 seed beads for perfect little beaded cross earrings and/or a delicate pendant on a thin chain (see our cream-and-gold sample).  Use size 11/0 seed beads for a slightly larger beaded cross necklace (or larger earrings). You can hang the cross from a delicate chain, or, for a more earthy bohemian-style necklace, you can slide it onto a leather cord and attach a lobster claw and chain extender clasps. We will show you how to finish it off both ways. Use size 6/0 seed beads to make a large cross for a lovely keepsake Christmas tree ornament or keychain fob.

Cubic Right Angle Weave (CRAW) can be a challenging stitch to learn. But our detailed beaded cross-beading pattern, with over 120 high-resolution, full-color photos and easy-to-follow step-by-step directions, will clearly show and explain every step, so you can learn how to CRAW with the best of them.

Finished Dimensions:

The size 15/0 seed bead cross measures approximately 1" tall x 0.75" wide (2.5 x 1.9 cm). The size 11/0 seed bead cross measures approximately 1.25" tall x 1" wide (3.2 x 2.5 cm). The size 8/0 seed bead cross measures approximately 2.75" tall x 1.75" wide (7 x 4.4 cm).

Recommended Materials:

Earring Materials:

- 4 lb FireLine beading thread
- #12 long beading needle
- Size 11/0 or 15/0 seed beads x (2) colors
- 4 mm closed jump rings
- Earwires
- Chain nose or flat nose pliers
- Flush cutter

Necklace Materials:

- 4 lb FireLine beading thread
- #12 long beading needle
- Size 11/0 or 15/0 seed beads x (2) colors
- 4 mm closed jump ring
- 4 mm open jump rings
- End clasps
- Fold-over crimps
- Chain or cord

Ornament Materials:

- 6 lb FireLine beading thread
- #12 long beading needle
- Size 6/0 seed beads x (2) colors
- 6 mm closed jump ring
- Ornament hook or ribbon