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I wrote before about Watch 2.0, but it still wasn’t perfect.

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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!

If you’re not crafty, but would like to buy a watch like this, please visit my store on Etsy:

• Etsy :: Pink Beaded Watch

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.

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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.

If all this seems like too much work, you can buy this watch on Etsy:

• Etsy :: Pink Beaded Watch