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Freeform Circular Peyote Stitch Tutorial

Allie's been teaching us how to create great pieces by building off beading basics. That's the case with this new tutorial for the Freeform Circular Peyote Stitch! Gather your 11/0 and 8/0 seed beads and give this variation of the peyote stitch a shot!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Freeform Circular Peyote Stitch Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Transparent Montana Blue, 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, 2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Frosted Semi Glazed Opaque, 3 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Frosted Opaque Glazed Peacock, 4 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Frosted Opaque Glazed Olive, 5 Grams
  • Miyuki Delica Beads 11/0 - Lined Cobalt, 6 Grams
  • Miyuki Delica Beads 11/0 - Opaque Light Mint, 7 Grams
  • Wire Guards - Antique Brass, 20 Pieces
  • Jump Rings Oval Open - Antique Brass, 50 Piece
  • Lobster Clasp - Antique Brass, 1 Piece
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Use this PotomacBeads tutorial to learn how to create cute little components for a bracelet or necklace with Freeform Circular Peyote Stitch.
    Using a size 10 needle on .006 beading thread, pick up 5 8/0 seed beads and sew back through the first 4. Pick up a new colored seed bead and sew into the next bead. Keep adding one bead at a time around the loop. Step up through the first bead from the second row.
    Watch the Freeform Circular Peyote Stitch tutorial to see how to create a flat design using Allie’s tips and tricks.
    Add a wire guard to the top and bottom of the piece. Sew down into the project to get to the starter thread. Tie the two together, burn down the edges.
    Have fun using this Freeform Circular Peyote Stitch to create all sorts of pendants and charms for bracelets and necklaces.

    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"
    Freeform Circular Peyote Stitch Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Item Description

    Allie's been teaching us how to create great pieces by building off beading basics. That's the case with this new tutorial for the Freeform Circular Peyote Stitch! Gather your 11/0 and 8/0 seed beads and give this variation of the peyote stitch a shot!

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Transparent Montana Blue, 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne, 2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Frosted Semi Glazed Opaque, 3 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Frosted Opaque Glazed Peacock, 4 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Frosted Opaque Glazed Olive, 5 Grams
  • Miyuki Delica Beads 11/0 - Lined Cobalt, 6 Grams
  • Miyuki Delica Beads 11/0 - Opaque Light Mint, 7 Grams
  • Wire Guards - Antique Brass, 20 Pieces
  • Jump Rings Oval Open - Antique Brass, 50 Piece
  • Lobster Clasp - Antique Brass, 1 Piece
  • Project Steps

    Use this PotomacBeads tutorial to learn how to create cute little components for a bracelet or necklace with Freeform Circular Peyote Stitch.
    Using a size 10 needle on .006 beading thread, pick up 5 8/0 seed beads and sew back through the first 4. Pick up a new colored seed bead and sew into the next bead. Keep adding one bead at a time around the loop. Step up through the first bead from the second row.
    Watch the Freeform Circular Peyote Stitch tutorial to see how to create a flat design using Allie’s tips and tricks.
    Add a wire guard to the top and bottom of the piece. Sew down into the project to get to the starter thread. Tie the two together, burn down the edges.
    Have fun using this Freeform Circular Peyote Stitch to create all sorts of pendants and charms for bracelets and necklaces.