So delicate and exquisite - the beauty of lace combined with tiny beads! This pattern is a mini study in four variations of a helix cable design for you to explore and compare the effect of different beaded lace techniques.

Pattern includes finishing instructions for your choice of bookmarks or bracelets.

Size 8 perle cotton thread or equivalent, 11/0 seed beads, US 3/0 or 4/0 needles. Finished sizes: 1¾ by 6½ inches on size 4/0 needles. 2 by 7½ inches on size 3/0 needles. Length can easily be adjusted by working more or fewer row repeats. Charted and written stitch instructions are given for the first version, and charted instructions only for the other three versions.