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Evelyn Necklace Tutorial

Have fun utilizing 2 needles and various 2 hole beads to make the Evelyn Necklace! More specifically, you'll get to use a 2 needle odd count peyote stitch to design a floral-themed beaded necklace filled with CzechMates 2-Hole Lentil Beads and IrisDuo® Beads. The complementary blend of pink and purple tones is exactly what you need for the start of Spring!! Technique Learned: 2-Needle Odd Count Peyote Stitch

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Evelyn Necklace Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • CzechMates 2-Hole Lentil - Opaque Amethyst Luster, ~56 Beads
  • CzechMates 2-Hole Lentil - White Red Luster, ~56 Beads
  • IrisDuo® Beads - Metallic Olivine, ~28 Beads
  • Czech Pearl 2mm - Lilac Shiny, ~190 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Matte Opaque Dark Cream, ~2 Grams
  • Wire Guard - Antique Brass , 2 Pieces
  • Lobster Clasp 12mm
  • Antique Brass
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare two needles with a single piece of 5 feet beading thread.
    Attach the wire guard and lobster clasp to the thread using both needles.
    Begin the necklace with the IrisDuo® beads, adding them alongside Czech Pearl Rounds and CzechMates 2-Hole Lentil Beads.
    Continue the pattern, ensuring to add seed beads along the outer edges for embellishment.
    Reinforce the clasp area by threading back through the beads and wire guard.
    Tie off and cut any excess thread to finish the necklace.

    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"
    Evelyn Necklace Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Have fun utilizing 2 needles and various 2 hole beads to make the Evelyn Necklace! More specifically, you'll get to use a 2 needle odd count peyote stitch to design a floral-themed beaded necklace filled with CzechMates 2-Hole Lentil Beads and IrisDuo® Beads. The complementary blend of pink and purple tones is exactly what you need for the start of Spring!! Technique Learned: 2-Needle Odd Count Peyote Stitch

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • CzechMates 2-Hole Lentil - Opaque Amethyst Luster, ~56 Beads
  • CzechMates 2-Hole Lentil - White Red Luster, ~56 Beads
  • IrisDuo® Beads - Metallic Olivine, ~28 Beads
  • Czech Pearl 2mm - Lilac Shiny, ~190 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Matte Opaque Dark Cream, ~2 Grams
  • Wire Guard - Antique Brass , 2 Pieces
  • Lobster Clasp 12mm
  • Antique Brass
  • Project Steps

    Prepare two needles with a single piece of 5 feet beading thread.
    Attach the wire guard and lobster clasp to the thread using both needles.
    Begin the necklace with the IrisDuo® beads, adding them alongside Czech Pearl Rounds and CzechMates 2-Hole Lentil Beads.
    Continue the pattern, ensuring to add seed beads along the outer edges for embellishment.
    Reinforce the clasp area by threading back through the beads and wire guard.
    Tie off and cut any excess thread to finish the necklace.