TIPS and TRICKS for NEWBIES – puzzling with delica … the even-count flat peyote stitch - part 2

CONTINUATION: the even-count flat peyote stitch

  • continue picking up a bead in color c and go through a bead in color b until you reach the end of the row

flat peyote - building up third row

  • pull the thread constantly until the X motif is visible
  • at the end of the row you go through the first seed bead you strung

flat peyote - tightening third row

  • turn your work and start the fourth row by picking up a bead in color a and go through a bead in color c, repeat until the end of the row
  • in other words, to start a new row you pick up a new bead and go through the last bead of the previous row

even-count peyote - fourth row

  • as the work progresses, peyote becomes easier, so please persist during the first four rows
  • to end a thread, zigzag several times through your piece – to start a new thread you do exactly the same
  • to count the number of rows, count the end beads in a zigzag pattern
  • repeat this exercise in a single color beads

Once you have mastered these exercises, you may draw geometrical patterns on graph paper and convert them into jewelry.

Note:

For those who want to go professional with this stitch, there are both paying and free software programs, such as

to convert images/photos into color grids that correspond to Delicas and to assist you in giving shape to your ideas.

Enjoy your creation ... and buy your beads @ https://dunebeads.com/en/tiny-beads !

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