Peyote Stitch

Peyote stitch is a bead weaving technique that’s very popular in jewelry-making and beadwork. It’s called "peyote" because it’s traditionally used in Native American ceremonial beadwork, especially in peyote ceremonies.

Here’s the simple breakdown:

• You work with a needle and thread and pick up beads one by one.
• The beads are stitched in an offset brick-like pattern, where each new bead sits in the gap of the row before it.
• This creates a fabric-like structure that’s flexible but sturdy.

There are several variations:

• Even-count peyote: Uses an even number of beads in each row; easiest for beginners.
• Odd-count peyote: Uses an odd number of beads; gives more design flexibility but is slightly trickier.
• Tubular peyote: The beads form a tube instead of a flat sheet—great for ropes and bangles.
• Circular peyote: Beads expand outward in a circular form, often used for medallions or bezeling cabochons.

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