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St Petersburg Stitch Tutorial

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! Find a complete list of supplies on our website.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

St Petersburg Stitch Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & 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 St. Petersburg Stitch:
Start with a stop bead, add 1x11/0 bead.
Add 4x11/0 beads, skip the last two, and go back through the middle two beads.
Add 1x15/0 bead as the tip, go through the three 11/0 beads.
Add 1x8/0 bead, proceed upwards through two 11/0 beads.
Continue the pattern to desired length.
Repeat on the other side to complete the stitch.
Variation Techniques:
Second Variation: Similar to the basic stitch but start the second half from the opposite end to change the visual appearance.
Third Variation: Use only two types of beads, creating a symmetrical look.

Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

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 Tutorial
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! Find a complete list of supplies on our website.

Designer's Material List

The designer's suggested colors & 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 St. Petersburg Stitch:
Start with a stop bead, add 1x11/0 bead.
Add 4x11/0 beads, skip the last two, and go back through the middle two beads.
Add 1x15/0 bead as the tip, go through the three 11/0 beads.
Add 1x8/0 bead, proceed upwards through two 11/0 beads.
Continue the pattern to desired length.
Repeat on the other side to complete the stitch.
Variation Techniques:
Second Variation: Similar to the basic stitch but start the second half from the opposite end to change the visual appearance.
Third Variation: Use only two types of beads, creating a symmetrical look.