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Beading Lesson

Tubular Peyote Stitch
By: Katie Hacker

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Peyote stitch is one of the most popular beading stitches. In today’s Beading Lesson, we’ll show you how to do the tubular version.

Most peyote patterns call for Nymo thread and a hard beading needle. Nymo comes in a variety of colors that coordinate with beads. Size D Nymo is very common for peyote stitch and it works well with size 12 needles.

You’ll also need beading scissors for cutting and thread conditioner or beeswax to prevent the thread from tangling and to strengthen the beadwork. If you’re making a pattern from scratch, choose the Nymo or Dandyline size based on the holes in your beads keeping in mind that you may have to pass through some beads more than once.

You can use tubular peyote stitch to encircle a surface like a cause bracelet or you can use it to create freestanding beaded rings and other embellishments.

To get started, place a piece of adhesive tape or a stopper bead about 2” from the end of a piece of thread. Pass the needle through the number of beads it takes to encircle the surface. Pull the ends in a circle and tie them in a square knot. Place a drop of jeweler’s cement on the knot and remove the tape or stopper bead.

Pass the needle through the first bead next to the knot. Add a bead and pass the needle through the third bead. Continue to add a bead and skip a bead until you reach the end of the row. To step up to the next row, pass the needle through the last bead from the previous row and the first bead added for the new row. This step is only necessary if you’re working with an even number of beads. If you have an odd number of beads, you won’t need to step up to the next row because the stitches will just spiral around.

If you need to add additional thread, work it into the beadwork several stitches ahead of the current stitch. The stitches should be tight enough to hold the thread in place but you can knot it or add a drop of jeweler’s cement for additional security. Weave the end of the first thread into the beadwork.

Add some pizzazz to your tubular peyote by changing colors as you stitch or by adding a decorative edge after the ring is complete.

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