Time in the Fall

Copper seem to call to me this fall. First a copper watch face, then a clasp. So copper was the natural color choice for the band, made up in herringbone stitch. I like the clasp so much, I thought it looked great next to the watch face instead of the normal spot. Glass autumn leaves were used to embellish the band for just a extra kick.

Herringbone Used in Squares

And here we have herringbone stitch used to turn the corners in a square. Peyote stitch is
used between the corners.
The two black herringbone stitched loops will be used to attach the necklace portion for this piece.

Herringbone Used in Triangles - Ring

And the two smaller elongated triangles are joined. Continue with the single herringbone stitch until it is long enough and join. There ya go, a cigar band type ring. Lots of possibilities here for variations.

Herringbone Used in Triangle

Using the larger elongated triangle, I've made a Christmas tree that can be made into
a pin, a pendant, or a component in a bracelet (You'll see in a future post). Note even the
star makes use of the herringbone stitch.

Herringbone Used in Triangle Pt 3

Elongated Triangles - two sides longer than the third.

Herringbone Used in Triangle pt 2

And here's what happens when you weave all the triangles together, pointed towards the center. You get a circle.
Depending on the size of your triangles, you can make anything from a pendant, to a small purse with two circles.

Herringbone Used in Triangles

Here is a bracelet made with triangles. The triangles are stitched together, alternating point up and point down. I've included a picture with a black triangle layed on top to better picture the division of triangles. You can vary the width of the bracelet by adding or subtracting rows on the triangles. All the triangles must be the same size though.