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St. Petersburg Stitch

Tereza shows you how to make not only one, but three variations for this lovely Saint Petersburg Stitch. Enjoy using this beginning jewelry-making beading tutorial video to help you become a more creative and happier beader!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

St. Petersburg Stitch
The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
  • Miyuki 11/0 of your choice,~3 gram for a bracelet
  • Miyuki 15/0 of your choice,~1 gram for a bracelet
  • Miyuki 8/0 of your choice,~2 gram for a bracelet
  • Fire-polished beads 3 mm (optional)
  • Miyuki Drop (optional)
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Basic Variation:
    Start with a stop bead and string four 11/0 seed beads. Skip the last two beads, loop back through the first two to form a circle. Add a 15/0 bead as a tip, then a larger 8/0 bead for structure. Continue adding sets of four 11/0 beads, alternating with single 15/0 and 8/0 beads, until desired length.
    Second Variation:
    Follow the basic steps but reverse the process for the second half of the stitch to create a uniform angle across the design.
    Third Variation:
    Similar to the first variation but uses only two types of beads (11/0 and drops or fire-polished beads) for a symmetrical look.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal/White | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
    • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
    • Protective Coatings - Permalac Collection | Semi-Gloss and Matte (8ml bottle of each)
    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
    • Thread Zap II

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    St. Petersburg Stitch
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Tereza shows you how to make not only one, but three variations for this lovely Saint Petersburg Stitch. Enjoy using this beginning jewelry-making beading tutorial video to help you become a more creative and happier beader!

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer's suggested colors and materials:
  • Miyuki 11/0 of your choice,~3 gram for a bracelet
  • Miyuki 15/0 of your choice,~1 gram for a bracelet
  • Miyuki 8/0 of your choice,~2 gram for a bracelet
  • Fire-polished beads 3 mm (optional)
  • Miyuki Drop (optional)
  • Project Steps

    Basic Variation:
    Start with a stop bead and string four 11/0 seed beads. Skip the last two beads, loop back through the first two to form a circle. Add a 15/0 bead as a tip, then a larger 8/0 bead for structure. Continue adding sets of four 11/0 beads, alternating with single 15/0 and 8/0 beads, until desired length.
    Second Variation:
    Follow the basic steps but reverse the process for the second half of the stitch to create a uniform angle across the design.
    Third Variation:
    Similar to the first variation but uses only two types of beads (11/0 and drops or fire-polished beads) for a symmetrical look.