Beadwork lariat for beginners: the description and main characteristics of the creation, popular plaiting schemes

What is a lariat?

Perhaps someone has not even heard of such a name and has no idea what is meant by this name. Lariat is a decorative harness, which can have different thicknesses. To weave it, you can use several techniques that help to create a classic openwork or twisted, mosaic, decorated with tassels, the product.

All variations of this jewelry look very beautiful and unusual. It is woven from beads. You can use beads of different colors or give preference to a monochrome scheme. An important feature of the accessory is the elastic weave, which allows it to be modified. For example, you can turn it into a bracelet or a belt.

The main characteristics of lariat

Not every harness can be called a lariat. It is necessary to remember this in order to create a really classic product that will have the right characteristics. These can include:

• the weaving should be the same throughout the entire length of the lariat;
• the ornaments should be used that are similar in appearance and belong to the same style;
• the weaving should not only be soft, but also flexible enough to change the shape if necessary;
• The edges must necessarily be decorated with fittings.

It is possible to use the fittings that the craftsman directly likes. But you should not forget that it must be functional.

Tools for work

At once it is necessary to note one nuance. The fact is that when working with different weaving techniques, the list of tools remains the same. The only "variable" tool is the needle.

To perform some techniques, it will have to be replaced by an ordinary hook. And so any master, even a beginner, should take care in advance to acquire two basic tools at once - a needle and a hook.

In a specialized needlework store, you will also need to buy other tools that you will definitely need when working. It is better to buy them in advance, so that when you start working, you will have a complete set at hand.

Therefore, it is necessary to order or independently purchase in a store special accessories that will be needed when creating jewelry:

• carabiners;
• pins and rings;
• chains and endings;
• Callots and others.

Because when you create jewelry you can't do without accessories. When weaving a lariat out of beads, on the photo of which you can see how simple the weaving is, it is also necessary to use accessories.

A hook and a needle

These are two basic tools. But the techniques used are different. Choosing a hook, you should give preference to the one that has a smooth and even surface. This will greatly simplify the process of working with yarn, because there will not appear hitches. Needles are used when working with beads. They can also be purchased separately.

Pins

You can't do without them. They are needed to fix the individual elements in the process of weaving. This not only simplifies the work, but also allows you to save some time.

String and thread

It is absolutely not necessary to use fishing line and thread at once. A universal option is transparent fishing line. After all, you will have to pick up the color of the thread each time. Transparent fishing line will eliminate this need.

Scissors

There is no need to buy large or clerical scissors. You can also work with ordinary manicure scissors. The main thing is that they should be sharpened. After all, to use to cut the fishing line or yarn you will need exactly sharp tools.

Wire

Steel wire is not used for weaving the harness itself. It is needed to create decorative tassels. They are created on the basis of the harness, which has already been woven. It is quite a complicated technique, but the result is worth all the effort.

Beads or beads?

Once you have all the tools for the job, you can proceed to no less important point - the choice of the main material. It depends on the right choice, how beautiful the product will be.

You can use not only beads, but also beads. But the choice of material depends on the weaving technique. To weave a spiral or openwork lariat buy beads or glass beads. They can also be used to mask even defects. In all other cases, Japanese or Czech beads are preferred.

Step by step description of the weaving scheme

This scheme is characterized by simplicity. And therefore it is most suitable for beginners. Because it is not recommended for them to start getting acquainted with the technique of weaving, using complex schemes.

1. The work begins with a bead, which is in the second row. But this applies only to the first two rows, then the scheme of work changes.
2. First, the 1st bead in the second row should be threaded on the needle.
3. Now you need to thread that bead on the needle, which is the first in the 1st row.
4. Until the end of the scheme should be woven in this order - 2 and 2, 3 and 3.
5. Now you need to close the circle.
6. Need to work through the rows, following the scheme.
7. Continuing to string beads separately from each row, you need to weave the 3rd row.
8. The third row of weave through one bead of the 1st ring.

Then you need to clearly follow the scheme. The length of the ornament depends on how many rows were woven. You should not make it too short, because then it will not look like a lariat. The decoration of the lariat can be anything.

Weaving a lariat by crochet

Those craftswomen who are not comfortable working with a needle, the technique involving the use of a thin hook will be more suitable. In this case, the order of work will be different. After all, you need to immediately thread all the number of beads that will be needed in the process.

Step by step diagrams well explain the process itself. And so there are no difficulties, even for beginners. Remember that the number of rows depends on the desired length of the piece.

Finishing off the ends

Familiarized with the techniques of knitting lariats from beads according to the schemes, you can proceed to the final stage of the work, which should not be taken lightly. If the ends are not properly secured, the harness can easily be dissolved. This should not be allowed to happen.

To fix the ends, you can use a variety of fittings: huggers, pin, pin. In this case, the choice depends on what kind of clips the master prefers. But we should not forget about the fact that each of them has a different level of functionality. Therefore, it is necessary to choose based on the evaluation of this parameter.

Appearance of the decoration

Usually pick up two colors. This applies only in cases where mosaic technology is not used. There are no restrictions on the color palette, of course. But it is necessary to take into account that lariat is a universal jewelry. Therefore, it should complement both everyday and festive image.

Photo of beautiful lariats from beads and beads