I wrote before about Watch 2.0, but it still wasn’t perfect.
Once I started working with beads, I was able to start on Watch 3.0. I have finally perfected it and I’m extremely happy with the outcome. The complete pattern is here for you to enjoy!
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Here is the pattern for Watch 3.0:
Materials:
- Size 10 Crochet thread
- Matching seed beads
- Beading needle: These are tiny, flexible needles that allow you to easily string the beads. The first time I did this, I just used a normal needle. I can’t stress to you how much easier it is if you have a beading needle. The correct tools can make all the difference.
- Size 7 crochet needle
- One Clasp Toggle
- One Armitron women’s watch with the wristband removed
How To Crochet With Beads:
Crocheting with beads is a little more difficult than just crocheting. I don’t have to words for describing how to do it, so here is a video showing how to crochet with beads on the back and front of your work.
Front:
Using the beading needle, string a bunch of beads. If I counted correctly, it should be 175, but I usually string WAY more than I need because it’s difficult to add them later
Chain stitches with beads
Chain 24 stitches
Connect the loop
Row 2: Chain 3, 2 double crochet (DC) in the first stitch, 1 DC in 3 stitches, 3 DC in the next stitch, 1 DC in 7 stitches, 3 DC in the next stitch, 1 DC in 3 stitches, 3 DC in the next stitch, 1 DC in 7 stitches, slip stitch to connect.
Row 3: Chain 3, 1 DC, 3 DC in next stitch, 1 DC in 5 stitches, 3 DC in next stitch, 1 DC in 9 stitches, 3 DC in next stitch, 1 DC in 5 stitches, 3 DC in next stitch, 1 DC in 9 stitches, slip stitch to connect. Total of 40 stitches.
Back:
Chain 6 stitches.
Row 1: Skip first stitch and single crochet (SC) in each stitch. (total of 5 stitches)
Row 2: 2 SC in first stitch, 1 SC in 3 stitches, 2 SC in last stitch (total of 7 stitches)
Row 3: 2 SC in first stitch, 1 SC in 5 stitches, 2 SC in last stitch (total of 9 stitches)
Row 4: 2 SC in first stitch, 1 SC in 7 stitches, 2 SC in last stitch (total of 11 stitches)
Row 5: 2 SC in first stitch, 1 SC in 9 stitches, 2 SC in last stitch (total of 13 stitches)
Rows 6-9: 1 SC in each stitch
Row 10: Decrease (Dec) 2 stitches, 1 SC in 9 stitches, Dec 2 stitches (total of 11 stitches)
Row 11: Decrease (Dec) 2 stitches, 1 SC in 7 stitches, Dec 2 stitches (total of 9 stitches)
Row 12: Decrease (Dec) 2 stitches, 1 SC in 5 stitches, Dec 2 stitches (total of 7 stitches)
Row 13: Decrease (Dec) 2 stitches, 1 SC in 3 stitches, Dec 2 stitches (total of 5 stitches)
Row 14: 1 SC in each stitch (total of 5 stitches)
When complete, it should look like this:
String 40 beads. Stitch the front to the back.
Band:
String a bunch of beads (195 is more than enough). Row 1: Attach to one side of the watch “case”. Chain four, 1 triple crochet (TC), 1 DC in 5 stitches, 1 TC, 1 quad-crochet. (total of 9 stitches)
Row 2: Dec 2 stitches, 1 DC in 5 stitches, Dec 2 stitches. (Total of 7 stitches)
Row 3: 1 DC in 7 stitches.
Row 4: Dec 2 stitches, 1 DC in 3 stitches, Dec 2 stitches. (Total of 5 stitches)
Row 5: 1 DC in 5 stitches.
Row 6: Dec 2 stitches, 1 DC in 1 stitch, Dec 2 stitches. (Total of 3 stitches)
Row 7: 1 DC in 3 stitches.
Row 8: 1 DC in 3 stitches.
Attach to Clasp Toggle.
Repeat for other band strap.
If you try this pattern, please tell me how it went on the comments section.
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