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How To Peyote Stitch – A Fun Beginner Pattern

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Learn how to peyote stitch using this easy bracelet pattern for beginners. It includes step-by-step photos with instructions written in English.

Learn how to peyote stitch with this easy beading pattern for beginners. Peyote Stitch is a fun, versatile bead weaving technique with lots of variations. The easiest one is called Flat Even Count Peyote Stitch. That's exactly what you'll learn with this free beaded bracelet tutorial. All you'll need are two colors of seed beads to get started. #peyotestitch #freepattern #tbcl

If there was such a thing as giving awards to the bead weaving stitch with the most variations, Peyote Stitch would win. There are so many variations you can try.

One of the simplest Peyote Stitch beading techniques is called Flat Even Count Peyote Stitch. The resulting beadwork is flat and you start off with an even number of beads which lends to the name.

In this post, you'll find a free Peyote Stitch pattern for beginners. It's an easy bracelet tutorial using two colors of Miyuki Delica beads to create a lovely striped design.

I highly recommend using Delica beads instead of regular seed beads because Delicas are incredibly consistent in size and shape. They're also cylindrical instead of rounded. Both of these qualities means the beads will fit perfectly together and make it easier to work.

I have created both a video and written tutorial for this project.

How To Peyote Stitch - Easy Beginner Tutorial

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Peyote Stitch Bracelet Pattern for beginners

Master basic Peyote Stitch with this FREE beginner bracelet pattern complete with detailed instructions, full materials list and a bonus video so you can see every step.

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Peyote Stitch Bracelet Pattern for beginners

Below is the materials list. Check out my Amazon store for links to all of my recommended beading supplies. 

Materials

  • 14g 8/0 Miyuki Delica beads, Color 1 (A)
  • 10g 8/0 Miyuki Delica beads, Color 2 (B)
  • 18 11/0 Miyuki Seed beads (C)
  • 1 Clasp
  • 4.5 yards of beading thread
  • 1 size 10 beading needle
  • Thread burner or sharp scissors
  • Bead mat

Here's the video tutorial for the Peyote Bracelet:

Here's the full written tutorial for the beaded bracelet:

Peyote Stitch Bracelet Instructions

How to Peyote Stitch Step 1

Step 1: Thread your needle with a comfortable length of beading thread.

Attach a stop bead, leaving a 10-inch tail.

Peyote Stitch tutorial Step 2

Step 2: String 2A, 2B, 2A, 2B and 2A.

Let the beads slide down your thread to the stop bead.

Peyote Stitch bracelet pattern Step 3

Step 3: String 1A.

Reverse direction and skip the last 1A strung in Step 2. Then, pass through the following 1A.

Note: The 1A just added should stack on top of the last 1A.

Peyote Stitch pattern for beginners Step 4

Step 4: String 1B. 

Skip the following 1B and pass through the next 1B.

How to Peyote Stitch Step 5

Step 5: String 1A.

Skip the next 1A and pass through the following 1A.

Flat Even Count Bracelet tutorial Step 6

Step 6: String 1B. 

Skip the following 1B and pass through the next 1B.

Easy Peyote Bracelet Pattern for beginners Step 7

Step 7: String 1A.

Skip the next 1A and pass through the final 1A in the row.

How to Peyote Stitch for beginners Step 8

Step 8: String 1A.

Reverse direction and, skipping the 1A at the end of the row, pass through the last 1A added to the previous row. 

Note: You should be passing through the 1A that's sticking out.

Peyote Stitch bracelet pattern Step 9

Step 9: String 1B. 

Skip the following 1B and pass through the next 1B that's sticking out.

Continue to the end of the row, filling in the three remaining spaces with 1A, 1B  and then 1A.

How to Peyote Stitch Step 10

Step 10: Repeat Steps 8 and 9 until you reach your desired length.

Peyote beading pattern Step 11

Step 11: Now you're going to work your way to the middle columns of the beadwork to add the clasp.

Pass through the 2A in the rows before the final two rows.

How to Peyote Stitch Step 12

Step 12: Next, go through the 2B in the rows before the final two rows.

Easy Peyote pattern for beginners Step 13

Step 13: Continue through the final 2A in the middle of the beadwork.

Peyote Stitch seed bead bracelet pattern Step 14

Step 14: String 5C and one half of the clasp.

Easy Peyote Stitch pattern Step 15

Step 15: Go back through the last 1C strung.

Peyote bracelet pattern Step 16

Step 16: String 4C.

Go through the 2A in the middle of the beadwork from the side opposite where the thread is exiting.

Reinforce the clasp.

Weave the working thread into the beadwork. Tie several half-hitch knots and remove the excess.

How to Peyote Stitch Step 17

Step 17: Remove the stop bead from the other end of your beadwork. Attach the needle to the tail thread.

Repeat Steps 11-16 to add the second half of your clasp.

Your bracelet is now complete!

Learn how to peyote stitch with this easy beading pattern for beginners. Peyote Stitch is a fun, versatile bead weaving technique with lots of variations. The easiest one is called Flat Even Count Peyote Stitch. That's exactly what you'll learn with this free beaded bracelet tutorial. All you'll need are two colors of seed beads to get started. #peyotestitch #freepattern #tbcl

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Peyote Stitch Bracelet Pattern for beginners

Master basic Peyote Stitch with this FREE beginner bracelet pattern complete with detailed instructions, full materials list and a bonus video so you can see every step.

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Comments

  1. IRENE GROAT-CASEY says

    12th April 2020 at 7:01 pm

    I am familiar with (1 & 2) and 3, and 4 and so on. One pattern shows 1, 2, 3 and so on. How do I do it?

    Reply
    • Maria says

      13th April 2020 at 9:40 am

      Sorry, but I don’t understand your question.

      Reply
  2. Margaret Hall says

    15th July 2020 at 10:44 am

    Do I have to use 8/0 or can I use what I have in my supply?

    Reply
    • Maria says

      15th July 2020 at 10:59 am

      You can use what you have but 8/0 is preferred if you’re entering the design challenge.

      Reply
  3. JaNet Wise says

    15th July 2020 at 12:00 pm

    If I can order some 8/0 delicas in time to enter I would love to participate. If not maybe next time. Thanks for doing these sounds like alot of fun!!

    Reply
    • Maria says

      15th July 2020 at 12:12 pm

      Sounds good. I hope you can participate!

      Reply
  4. vera kasayulie says

    23rd July 2020 at 4:23 am

    I would like to use size 11 seed bead, is this OK,? Also does the design have to be just stripes, or any design as long as you see 13 stripes from using 14 beads wide?

    Reply
    • Maria says

      23rd July 2020 at 3:11 pm

      Hi, you can use size 11 seed beads. Just follow the pattern using the beads you have.

      Reply
  5. Mapuana says

    12th August 2021 at 1:41 am

    Thanks so much for putting tia tutorial online it is by far my favorite I have learned in addition to the fringe!

    Reply
    • Maria says

      12th August 2021 at 3:21 pm

      You’re most welcome!

      Reply
  6. Janet Holt says

    10th February 2022 at 7:37 pm

    I’ve been trying to learn peyote stitch forever and your video did the trick. So easy to follow! Thanks so much!

    Reply
    • Maria says

      10th February 2022 at 8:08 pm

      You’re welcome! I’m very happy to hear that!

      Reply
  7. Monica S. says

    24th October 2022 at 1:22 pm

    I was looking for simple, clear instructions for beginning Peyote Stitch Beading and this tutorial was absolutely perfect. So clear and direct, thank you so much!

    Reply
    • Maria says

      24th October 2022 at 2:55 pm

      That’s great! I’m very glad to know it helped.

      Reply

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