Blog posts of '2016' 'November'

If the step-up of the even-count tubular peyote seems daunting to you, try out the uncomplicated odd-count spiral peyote. This easy tubular peyote stitch is very accessible and a perfect project for beginners.

Challenge:

• Understanding the thread path and controlling the thread tension.

Supplies for the bangle bracelet in tubular peyote stitch:

• http://dunebeads.com/en/delica-seed-beads-size-11-japan
• dowel or knitting needle or thick straw or a paper tube-shape
• thread, needle
• scissors and beading mat

Weaving instructions for the tubular even-count peyote stitch:

• take a length of thread, pick up 9 Delica beads, while leaving a generous thread tail to hold

• to make a circle, stitch back through all the beads as well as one extra bead

• put the circle over the right size dowel in the sense that the beads are aligning nicely
• block the tail of your thread on the dowel with your fingers
• just like with regular flat peyote, to create the first row, you *pick up a new bead, you skip a bead and you go through the next bead**

• to ensure a tubular shape, tighten your thread so that every new bead stacks nicely on top of the preceding round of beads
• repeat * ... ** three more times
• at the end of the row, you will see two beads sitting next to each other at the same level

• to start the next round and close the gap, pick up a bead and go through the next bead which sticks out

• work slowly and carefully in the beginning and persevere as stitching will get easier
• after a few rounds you can put the dowel aside
• continue until you get the desired length

Observation :

• As you fill out the gap created by two beads sitting next to each other at the same level at the end of a row, you will always find one bead sticking out at the top of your work.  Therefore, it is advisable to use end caps to finish your necklace.

See you  later!