Workshop Home Page Workshop Index Bugles are tubular in shape with a straight cut across the ends. Bugles often have sharp ends and beaders have to plan out projects so the bugles do not cut their beading thread. When bugles are used for crochet, the sharp ends are not a problem because we use thicker thread for bead crochet.
Bugles lend a unique quality to bead crochet.
Whether you make bracelets, necklaces, headbands, earrings or other ornamental wear, you can use the same basic stitches to form the rope pieces. Do not use silk or cotton, the bugle ends will fray the thread. Both of these type fibers will not hold the weight of all bead crochet on ropes or bags larger than pendant size. They will stretch out of shape over time. My preference is YLI Jean Stitch thread.