Below are four different glass beaded garland designs with bead counts and links to the beads used.  From rich jewel tones to woodland hues, these garlands look beautiful on their own or displayed together.  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, like the mushrooms and pears, 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" of slack in your completed garland to allow it to drape.

Jewel Tone Grapes and Pears is a mix of bold and festive hues.  This garland is dramatic and gorgeous!

Recommended beading cord: Size 10 or Size 8

This is the beading pattern to follow:

Pattern #1: A B A C D C A B

Pattern #2: A C E C

End: A

Your garland will begin with Pattern #1 and end with End.  Follow this sequence: pattern #1 + pattern #2 + pattern #1 + pattern #2 ...  Your garland will have 9 sections of pattern #1, 8 sections of pattern #2, and 1 End.  Completed length is approximately 68" which is 5 ft. 8 in.  The full garland will have this sequence: 1-2-1-2-1-2-1-2-1-2-1-2-1-2-1-2-1-End

This is the bead code:

A = Ribbed Olive purple GB657RP ~  36 beads needed

B = Quilted Drop dark green GB055DKG ~  18 beads needed

C = 10mm burgundy GBR10BU ~  34 beads needed

D = Grapes GB052MGY ~  9 beads needed

E = Pears GB061YO ~  8 beads needed

Woodland Mushrooms is a mix of pretty earth tones and charming mushroom beads.  This garland is a favorite and can be customized by using different colors of mushroom beads.

Recommended beading cord: Size 10 or Size 8

This is the beading pattern to follow:

Pattern #1: A B C B A

Pattern #2: D E F E D

Your garland will begin and end with Pattern #1.  Follow this sequence: pattern #1 + pattern #2 + pattern #1 + pattern #2 ...  Your garland will have 9 sections of pattern #1 and 9 sections of pattern #2.  Completed length is approximately 71" which is 5 ft. 11 in.  The full garland will have this sequence: 1-2-1-2-1-2-1-2-1-2-1-2-1-2-1-2-1-2-1

This is the bead code:

A = Quilted Drop brown GB055BR ~  20 beads needed

B = Fancy Round matte goldenrod GB024MGY~  20 beads needed

C = Mushroom burgundy GB417BU ~  10 beads needed

D = 8mm burgundy GBR8BU ~  18 beads needed

E = Acorn matte green GB018MGR  ~  18 beads needed

F =  Fancy Ribbed Ball pearl rose pink GB075PRRO ~  9 beads needed

Jewel Tone Acorns is a mix of matte acorns paired with jewel tones.  This garland is beautiful and looks great with a wide variety of holiday decor.

Recommended beading cord: Size 8 or Size 6

This is the beading pattern to follow:

Pattern #1: A B C D C B A

Pattern #2: B C E C B

End: A

Your garland will begin with Pattern #1 and end with End.  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 68" which is 5 ft. 8 in.  The full garland will have this sequence: 1-2-1-2-1-2-1-2-1-2-1-2-1-2-1-2-1-2-End

This is the bead code:

A = Quilted Drops dark green GB055DKG ~  19 beads needed

B = Ribbed Olive matte golden yellow GB657MGY ~  36 beads needed

C = Round Indent red GB022R ~  36 beads needed

D = Acorn Bead matte brown GB018MBR ~  9 beads needed

E = Acorn Bead matte purple GB018MPU ~  9 beads needed

Woodland Acorns features brown acorns paired with jewel tones and spacer beads.  This garland is festive and classic.

Recommended beading cord: Size 6

This is the beading pattern to follow:

Pattern #1: A B A C A B A D A B A C A B A

Pattern #2: E A F A G A F A E

Your garland will begin and end with Pattern #1.  Follow this sequence: pattern #1 + pattern #2 + pattern #1 + pattern #2 ...  Your garland will have 10 sections of pattern #1 and 9 sections of pattern #2.  Completed length is approximately 72" which is 6 ft.  The full garland will have this sequence: 1-2-1-2-1-2-1-2-1-2-1-2-1-2-1-2-1-2-1

This is the bead code:

A = Spacer Bead clear GBC03C ~  106 beads needed

B = 8mm copper GBR8C ~  40 beads needed

C = 15mm Tube Bead frosted amber GB15FA ~  20 beads needed

D = 10mm dark green GBR10DKG ~  10 beads needed

E = Round Drop matte white GB050MW ~  18 beads needed

F = 8mm burgundy GBR8BU ~ 18 beads needed

G = Acorn matte brown GB018MBR ~ 9 beads needed