Square Stitch Keyhole Earrings Tutorial

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Watch this video DIY tutorial to learn an open form of Square Stitch beading. Use 8/0 seed beads to create a statement pair of earrings to match your Square Stitch Keyhole Bracelet in this step-by-step video. Technique learned: Square Stitch

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Square Stitch Keyhole Earrings Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Silver 8/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Opaque Bayberry 8/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Opaque Underwater Blue 8/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Stainless Steel | Pack of 100, 2 pieces
  • Earwires with Balls - Premium 99.9% Pure Silver Plating | Pack of 50, 2 Pieces
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    All you need are seed beads to make these Stylish Square Stitch Keyhole Earrings. A perfect match to go along with PotomacBeads Square Stitch Keyhole bracelet. Using a size 10 needle, put on nine 8/0 silver beads and let them drop down to the stop bead. Pick up another silver bead and two blue beads and sew back down the last three beads in the line. Sew back through the three beads and add three more blue beads and sew down through the next three bead in the original line, sew back up the three blue beads. Pick up two blue beads and another silver bead and sew down through the remaining three beads of the original line and back up the current three beads. Follow along with Allie in the Square Stitch Keyhole earrings tutorial as she continues beading into the interior of the square. Add a wire guard along with another bead to the top of the square. Bring the the thread and needle back down to the stop bead. Tie off the ends and burn down with a Thread Zap. Making a pair of square stitch keyhole earrings is a great way to show off your personal style. You can use any color combination you like or try adding a jewel to the middle to add a little bling. Or maybe you're looking for a quick and easy gift idea? Why not make some Square Stitch Keyhole Earrings? Or give a set with the Square Stitch Keyhole Bracelet. Technique learned: Square Stitch Project Length: 1"

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
    • Thread Zap II
    • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
    • Plastic Caliper Tool - White
    • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal/White | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
    • BeadTec DragonThread - Green | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Beading Mat - Beading Design Mat
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Watch this video DIY tutorial to learn an open form of Square Stitch beading. Use 8/0 seed beads to create a statement pair of earrings to match your Square Stitch Keyhole Bracelet in this step-by-step video. Technique learned: Square Stitch

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Silver 8/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Opaque Bayberry 8/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Opaque Underwater Blue 8/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 99.9% Silver Plated Stainless Steel | Pack of 100, 2 pieces
  • Earwires with Balls - Premium 99.9% Pure Silver Plating | Pack of 50, 2 Pieces
  • Project Steps

    All you need are seed beads to make these Stylish Square Stitch Keyhole Earrings. A perfect match to go along with PotomacBeads Square Stitch Keyhole bracelet. Using a size 10 needle, put on nine 8/0 silver beads and let them drop down to the stop bead. Pick up another silver bead and two blue beads and sew back down the last three beads in the line. Sew back through the three beads and add three more blue beads and sew down through the next three bead in the original line, sew back up the three blue beads. Pick up two blue beads and another silver bead and sew down through the remaining three beads of the original line and back up the current three beads. Follow along with Allie in the Square Stitch Keyhole earrings tutorial as she continues beading into the interior of the square. Add a wire guard along with another bead to the top of the square. Bring the the thread and needle back down to the stop bead. Tie off the ends and burn down with a Thread Zap. Making a pair of square stitch keyhole earrings is a great way to show off your personal style. You can use any color combination you like or try adding a jewel to the middle to add a little bling. Or maybe you're looking for a quick and easy gift idea? Why not make some Square Stitch Keyhole Earrings? Or give a set with the Square Stitch Keyhole Bracelet. Technique learned: Square Stitch Project Length: 1"