3 Glass Beaded Garland Patterns Using XL Fish Beads

Below are three different glass beaded garland designs with bead counts and links to the beads used. Featuring XL fish beads, all three garlands follow the same beading pattern and use the same bead shapes but in different colors and finishes. Instructions for the actual assembly of a garland with images, tips and three other garland patterns are linked here: How to String Glass Bead Christmas Garlands. There are 5 additional garland patterns here: 5 Retro and Festive Glass Beaded Christmas Garland Patterns

When working with larger beads please keep in mind it's like handling a blown glass ornament -- string them gently into place on the cord and try to avoid knocking them into each other to avoid breakage. Be sure to leave at least 1-2" of slack in your completed garland to allow it to drape.

For large bead garlands we also recommend working a small drop of clear-drying craft glue into the cord knots for knot integrity.

Supplies: Beading Cord (recommended size: No. 10 or No. 8), Blown Glass Beads, Hooks, Scissors

Pink and Green Fish is a mix of soft and subtle shades with a pop of aqua. This garland fits in well with both beachy and classic Christmas decor.

This is the beading pattern to follow:

Pattern #1: A B C B A

Pattern #2: D E F E D

Pattern #3: A B G B A

Your garland will begin and end with pattern #1. Follow this sequence: pattern #1 + pattern #2 + pattern #3 + pattern #2 + pattern #1 + pattern #2 pattern #3 + pattern #2. Your garland will have 5 sections of pattern #1, 8 sections of pattern #2, and 4 sections of pattern #3. Completed length is approximately 70" which is 5 ft. 10 in. The full garland will have this sequence: 1-2-3-2-1-2-3-2-1-2-3-2-1-2-3-2-1

This is the bead code:

A = 10mm pearl rose pink GBR10PRRO ~ 18 beads needed

B = 12mm Ribbed Round gold GB-RR-12-G ~ 18 beads needed

C = Faceted Round silver GB30S ~ 5 beads needed

D = Pine Cone bead matte champagne GB057MC ~ 16 beads needed

E = 10mm aqua GBR10AQ ~ 16 beads needed

F = 18mm pearl rose GBR18PRRO ~ 8 beads needed

G = XL Fish pink and green GB500PG ~ 4 beads needed

Gold and Green Fish is a mix of pretty blues, golds, greens and silver. This garland is bright and fun.

This is the beading pattern to follow:

Pattern #1: A B C B A

Pattern #2: D E F E D

Pattern #3: A B G B A

This is the bead code:

A = 10mm lime green GBR10LG ~ 18 beads needed

B = 12mm Ribbed Round silver GB-RR-12-S ~ 18 beads needed

C = Faceted Round light blue GB30LB ~ 5 beads needed

D = Pine Cone bead matte yellow GB057MY ~ 16 beads needed

E = 10mm blue GBR10RB ~ 16 beads needed

F = 18mm matte green GBR18MGR ~ 8 beads needed

G = XL Fish matte gold and green GB500GLG ~ 4 beads needed

Blue and Pale Yellow Fish is a mix of pretty blues, gold, rose pink, burgundy and silver. This garland is beautiful and looks great with a wide variety of holiday decor.

This is the beading pattern to follow:

Pattern #1: A B C B A

Pattern #2: D E F E D

Pattern #3: A B G B A

This is the bead code:

A = 10mm matte champagne GBR10MC ~ 18 beads needed

B = 12mm Ribbed Round pearl rose pink GB-RR-12-PRRO ~ 18 beads needed

C = Faceted Round gold GB30G ~ 5 beads needed

D = Pine Cone bead silver GB057S ~ 16 beads needed

E = 10mm burgundy GBR10BU ~ 16 beads needed

F = 18mm matte light blue GBR18MLB ~ 8 beads needed

G = XL Fish matte blue and pale yellow GB500YB ~ 4 beads needed