Learn how to peyote stitch with easy step by step instructions and diagrams.
The peyote stitch is an easy and enjoyable bead stitch to learn. Beginner beaders to advanced fall in love with the peyote stitch because of its versatility, flexiblity and beauty. The peyote stitch almost feels like fabric and can be use to make chokers, beaded purses... and endless bead designs.
Supplies
40" (60cm) Nylon beading thread
Beading needle
Size 11 seed beads
How To Bead A Peyote Stitch...
Step 1. Thread on a top bead
Step 2. Thread on 7 more beads
Step3. Thread another bead and then thread your needle through the 3rd bead from the end. Pull the thread so that the new bead sits on top of the 8th bead of the first row.
Step 4. Thread another bead and then thread your needle through the 4th bead from the end of the first row.
Step 5. Repeat Step 4, 2 more times, weaving the thread through every other bead on the first row. You will end the second row with the thread going through the stop bead. (your first bead). You should have added 4 new beads.
Step 6. Now, lets continue with a third row... Thread another bead and then thread your needle through the first bead on the second row. Pull the thread so that the new bead sits on top of the stop bead
Step 7. Thread another bead and then thread your needle through the next bead on the second row.
Step 8. Continue like this until you have 4 new beads threaded for the third row.
Keep going! The peyote stitch takes a bit of practice at first. The trick is to keep the thread tension tight, and still allow the weave to lay flat. Practice with larger seed beads at first to get the hang of the stitch. Once you learn the peyote stitch, you will be hooked! Bead long strips of seed beads to make a choker!
» left by Martha from cave creek Az (3 years 353 days ago.)
thank you for explaination on the peyote stitch...your way of putting it across was much easier to understand than the book that i have...i tried the book way and it was just a mess of beads..explaining you way was much easier Respond to this comment
» left by Jamie from Spotsylvania, Va (1 year 161 days ago.)
Martha, you and I must have read the same book, because this is the first time I actually understand how to do this too! I agree, this explanation is much easier to understand! I can't wait to try this stitch again!
» left by Stefeni from Heyerdahl (3 years 207 days ago.)
Very easily understood directions. Thank you. Respond to this comment
» left by R. Cook from WV (2 years 232 days ago.)
Thanks a bunch! I believe I can do the peyote stitch, w/ your instructions, as they seem easier to understand, than any I have viewed. ;o) Respond to this comment
» left by Alexandria from North Dakota (1 year 321 days ago.)
I finally found a website that explains what I need and what to do! Thank you so much! Respond to this comment
» left by Edna Orr from Wabasca AB, (1 year 92 days ago.)
yes it help me alot thank you from edna orr in wabasca alberta
» left by Sandra Merz from Canada (1 year 50 days ago.)
Just discovered you. Thanks so much for the excellent articles posted. I've just received the following: Free Peyote Stich, wonderful text and graphics; How to sew a blind hem, again text and graphics are great. Much better than in my sewing manual. Also, How to Sew a Dragstring bag in Minutes. I had a general idea, but I'm so glad you gave exact dimensions. Great for teaching my young grandchildren how to sew.
» left by Grace from Jacksonville (1 year 8 days ago.)
I love the way you expained the peyote stitch. It now sounds so simple. I can't wait until all my eye sugery is finished so I can learn it and make the bracelet I chose for my daughter's birthday. Although the bracelet will be a late present I.m sure she'll love it. Grace Roark
» left by Sinati Choate' from Stevens Point , Wi (216 days 10 hours ago.)
OMG Thank you for explaining how to do it the books I have read only confused me and looking and reading what you wrote it made life so much easier. Thank You Thank You
Hehe! I once knew how to do some thing similar, but totally forgot. I needed this particular pattern for project I was doing for a birthday, didn't know what it was or how to do it, found this and its really good. :) Thanks.
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