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4 Count Matrix 16 Strand Border Description: This is an openface, 16 strand, 4 count matrix, 4 bead chevron pattern. Each border is made up of 16 strands. 4 of the these strands are used as bead carrier strands.In each layer of the shed, beads are strung on every fourth strand. The result is, starting next to the center element, beads are strung on strands 1, 8, 9, and 16. If worsted weight yarn is used the border would be about 1 inch wide. |
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4 Count Matrix 16 Strand Border Description: This is an openface, 16 strand, 4 count matrix, 4 bead chevron pattern, plus 3 aditional beads on each leg of the chevron. Each border is made up of 16 strands. 4 of the these strands are used as bead carrier strands. In each layer of the shed beads are strung on every fourth strand. The result is, starting next to the center element, beads are strung on strands 1, 8, 9, and 16. If worsted weight yarn is used the border would be about 1 inch wide. |
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2 Count Matrix 12 Strand Border Description: This is an openface, 12 strand, 2 count matrix, 4 bead, chevron pattern border. Each border is made up of 12 strands. 6 of the these strands are used as bead carrier strands.In each layer of the shed, beads are strung on every other strand. The result is, starting next to the center element, beads are strung on strands 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, and 12. If worsted weight yarn is used the border would be just under 3/4 of an inch wide. |
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3 Count Matrix 12 Strand Border Description: This is an openface, 12 strand, 3 count matrix, 3 bead, chevron pattern border. Each border is made up of 12 strands. 4 of the these strands are used as bead carrier strands.In each layer of the shed, beads are strung on every third strand. The result is, starting next to the center element, beads are strung on strands 1, 6, 7, and 12. If worsted weight yarn is used the border would be just under 3/4 of an inch wide. |
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4 Count Matrix 8 Strand Border Description: This is an openface, 8 strand, 4 count matrix, 3 bead, chevron pattern border. Each border is made up of 8 strands. The 2 edge strands are used as bead carrier strands. If worsted weight yarn is used the border would be about 3/8 of an inch wide. |
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[NOTE] A beaded chevron border can be made using any even numbered strand count as long as a carrier strand matrix is followed. Using a matrix ensures that the chevrons will be evenly spaced and that a minium number of strands are used as carrier strands. [NOTE] A bead placed on the part of the carrier strand that is changing direction will not line up with the rest of the beads that make up the legs of the chevron. Because the beads do not line up the line of beads should not extend to the edge of the border. |
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