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Diagonal Stitch Bracelet Tutorial

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This tutorial from PotomacBeads shows you how to make a Diagonal Stitch Bracelet. This is a fun and easy stitch that can use nearly any type of beads (crystals, gemstones, Czech glass, rounds, bicones, seed beads, etc.), and takes very little time. This is a perfect introduction to bead weaving and seed beading classes. Enjoy!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Diagonal Stitch Bracelet Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials for ~7.5-inch (19 cm) wrist:
Potomac Crystal Bicone 6mm - Gold Champagne AB, 25 Beads
Potomac Crystal Bicone 4mm - Gold Champagne AB, 50 Pieces
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Dark Bronze, ~ 2 Grams
Cup Button - Crystal Capri Gold, 1 Piece

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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What You Will Learn:
How to create a Diagonal Stitch Bracelet, also known as the Crisscross Stitch.
The flexibility of the stitch to accommodate various types of beads such as crystals, gemstones, Czech glass, rounds, bicones, and seed beads.
Starting the bracelet with a loop end for a clasp and adding beads to create the pattern.
The process of adding a clasp to the bracelet and finishing the ends.
The simplicity of the stitch makes it a perfect project for beginners in bead weaving.

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?

BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
Diagonal Stitch Bracelet Tutorial
PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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This tutorial from PotomacBeads shows you how to make a Diagonal Stitch Bracelet. This is a fun and easy stitch that can use nearly any type of beads (crystals, gemstones, Czech glass, rounds, bicones, seed beads, etc.), and takes very little time. This is a perfect introduction to bead weaving and seed beading classes. Enjoy!

Designer's Material List

The Designer’s suggested colors and materials for ~7.5-inch (19 cm) wrist:
Potomac Crystal Bicone 6mm - Gold Champagne AB, 25 Beads
Potomac Crystal Bicone 4mm - Gold Champagne AB, 50 Pieces
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Dark Bronze, ~ 2 Grams
Cup Button - Crystal Capri Gold, 1 Piece

Project Steps

What You Will Learn:
How to create a Diagonal Stitch Bracelet, also known as the Crisscross Stitch.
The flexibility of the stitch to accommodate various types of beads such as crystals, gemstones, Czech glass, rounds, bicones, and seed beads.
Starting the bracelet with a loop end for a clasp and adding beads to create the pattern.
The process of adding a clasp to the bracelet and finishing the ends.
The simplicity of the stitch makes it a perfect project for beginners in bead weaving.