Peyote Stitch - The FAST & Sometimes Frustrating Method

While searching for info on Peyote stitch, I run into the FAST method on this site: http://wildsallyroad.blogspot.com/2011/09/fast-f-s-t-peyote.html. I was intrigued and tried it. 

This alternate method can be used for even or odd count peyote. It is shown here with an odd-count.

Someone with much more experience with Peyote than I have, nicknamed it the FAST and FRUSTRATING method as whatever time might be saved is quickly lost if any mistakes are made along the way as undoing is time consuming. When I read her email, I laughed so hard, as I had the same experience. I have already nicknamed this method the Double F method… As to time saving I don't know, I have not timed it yet. 

So far, I am a bit lukewarm about this method, mostly because it does not have the peaceful rhythm of regular Peyote… picking up a bead, catching a bead, picking up a bead and catching one… The rhythm becomes a meditation. 

Regardless this method has merit, but especially for odd-count peyote as it bypasses the odd-count turnaround. Myself, I prefer the 2 Needle Method for Odd-Count Peyote, but you can mix the 2 methods within the same sleeve project and find out which way is best for you.

Do the first 4 rows
Start using either the traditional method or the 2 needle start. 2 needles are used for this method, so you might as well start with the 2 needles. > Peyote Stitch - 2 Needle Start. Then add 1 row (4th Row, 3 rows were made at once with the start).

1. Place a mini-clamp on one thread end. 

2. Insert 6 Delicas Size 10, 3 Seed Beads Size 11, and 6 Delicas Size10. 

3. With the Needle #2, go through the first bead on right. 

This is actually the last bead you threaded on Needle/Thread #1

4. Place the mini-clamp on Thread #1, right at bead.

Catch the 2nd bead on left side, that's the protruding bead.

Then go through the 3rd bead on right side and pull the thread.
The two beads are positioned diagonally from each other. See the angle of the needle. 

5. Repeat step 4, catching the next protruding beads on left side, 

and go through to the right, skipping the next bead and catching the one after that.

 6. Continue. 

 7. Here are the beads of Row 5 & 6 all added in. This method adds 2 rows at once.

Peyote Stitch rows are counted in a diagonal, or zig-zag fashion. 

 8. Remove the mini-clamp and adjust the tension. 

Here the same sequence started for row 7 & 8

9. Insert 6 Delicas 10s, 3 Seed Beads 11s, and 6 Delicas 10s. 

10. With the Needle #2, go through the first bead on right. 

This is actually the last bead you threaded on Needle #1

11. Place the mini-clamp on Thread/Needle #1, right at bead.

12. Catch the next 2 beads. 

Continue integrating the 2 sides by catching 1 bead on each side, and skipping 1 in between.

Once the rectangle is finished it can be joined into a tube by zipping the 2 sides together. See the other tutorials for the peyote sleeves listed below for instruction on finishing. 

This sleeve was done with 0.06 WildFire in Camouflage Green. The Miyuki bead mix is Green Patina with Delicas Size 10 and Duracoat Gold Seed bead Size 11. This is my final post for the Peyote Sleeves, Yay. Look for an upcoming review on Beading Thread. Otherwise, at least for the time being… I am switching back to other projects next. 

References

Other Peyote Stitch Tutorials
Even-Count Peyote Sleeves with Delicas Size 11
Even-Count Peyote Sleeves with Seed Beads Size 11

Odd-Count Peyote Sleeves with Delicas Size 10 & Seed Beads Size 11

2 Needle Start - An Alternative Method to Start Peyote

2 Needle Method for Odd-Count Peyote

Get Kits, Materials & Tools
Peyote Beaded Sleeves
Kumihimo Bracelet with Long Magatamas & C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord
Magnetic End Clasps in Gold or Silver Tone

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Peyote Stitch - The 2 Needle Method for Odd-Count Peyote

 This tutorial is for an alternate way of making the Peyote Sleeve with a Mix of Miyuki Delicas Size 10 and Miyuki Seed Beads Size 11. It is part in the series of tutorials for the Peyote Sleeves for the Kumihimo Bracelet with Long Magatamas & C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord. Start at the beginning with this post: Peyote Beaded Sleeves.

Start by beading the first 3 rows, using either the Traditional Method shown here or the 2 Needle Start. 

Traditional Start

Go to Step 2 on the Odd-Count Tutorial. 

2 Needle Start

It makes sense to use the 2 Needle Start, since you will need 2 needles to proceed anyways. 

1. The first 3 rows are completed. The bead count by columns:

6 Delicas Size 10, 3 Seed Beads Size 11, 6 Delicas Size 10

2. Place the mini-clampon lower thread, right at bead. 

With the top thread go through the bead at the arrow.

3. Add 1 bead. Insert the needle into the next beads, and repeat.

Sorry the in-between picture was too blurry to use...

4. Continue until the end of the row, switching beads for center stripe.

Remove mini-clamp and pull on both thread to tighten the work.

4. Place mini-clamp on the thread on the right side. 

Proceed with peyote with the thread on left side, going to the right. 

Add a bead and catching the beads that protrude in between additions. 

5. Add the last 'loose' bead on this row

6. Place the mini-clamp against the last bead. 

7. Switch to top thread/needle. Go though the last bead added. 

Continue as in above steps. 

8.  Continue until you have 14 beads on each edges.

The thread ends are coming out on opposite sides. 

9. End one side of the thread. There is several ways to do this:

You can travel the thread to the other edge. 

Or go around 4 beads repetitevely in a circle. 

Let the thread end hang out the edge. 

10. Check for fit. Oops, best done before the last step...

11. Zip both side together catching the protruding beads on each side one at a time. 

Check other tutorials to see zipping close-ups. Repeat step 9 for the second thread end. 

12. Melt the ends with a thread burner.

Caution: Test this first with extra beads and thread. 

Do not burn your work or your fingers. 

I cut the thread first a few millimeters away from the bead edge, then hold a good thread burner towards the thread without touching the actual thread. The heat is enough to melt the thread and it creates a drop of molten thread. When it touches the bead edge, push the melted spot right unto the bead hole. 

13. Here is the bead edge finished. The melted ends are barely noticeable. 

14. Attach the Peyote sleeve to one side of the clasp by stitching it in a few places into the braid. Use a leftover piece of beading thread to do that. The finished peyote sleeve, now attached to one side of the magnetic clasp, when the bracelet is closed, becomes the focal point for the bracelet. 

This 2 Needle Method has instantly become one of my favorite Peyote technique, even though I am usually reluctant to work with 2 needles. The finished product may not as tight as the regular odd-number peyote method, but both edges feel alike, whereas with the regular odd-method, one edge usually feels stiffer than the other due to the addition of the extra turn around beads. 

This sleeve was done with 6 lbs PowerPro in Green. Check this review on beading thread.

References

Peyote Stitch Tutorials
Even-Count Peyote Sleeves with Delicas Size 11
Even-Count Peyote Sleeves with Seed Beads Size 11

Odd-Count Peyote Sleeves with Delicas Size 10 & Seed Beads Size 11

2 Needle Start - An Alternative Method to Start Peyote

The FAST Peyote Method - An Alternative Peyote Stitch Method

Get Kits, Materials & Tools
Peyote Beaded Sleeves
Kumihimo Bracelet with Long Magatamas & C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord
Magnetic End Clasps in Gold or Silver Tone

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Peyote Stitch Tutorial - 2 Needle Start

So now we have explored basic even-count Peyote stitch with Miyuki Delicas Size 11, Peyote stitch with Miyuki Seed Beads Size 11, and odd-count Peyote stitch with a mix of Miyuki Delicas Size 10 and Miyuki Seed Beads Size 11. We turned the small rectangles into tubes by zipping the edges together. 

Now it is time to look into alternative methods. Here is one that is very useful. 

If you tried starting the first few rows of Peyote Stitch the conventional way and found it confusing, this is the perfect way to go. 

Note: You can use this method for odd and even count Peyote Stitch. Just make sure to end the row with a single bead for the even count... Here it is shown for odd count.

WildFire the first time… and PowerPro the second time

Trying all the beading thread for an upcoming post...

1. Put a needle on both ends of the beading thread (48 inches long for this project).

2. With one of the needle, load 2 beads, slide them to the center of the thread.

3. Load 1 bead onto the two needles. Slide it again the first 2 beads.  

4. Load 2 beads, 1 bead on each of the needles.

Slide them down.
 

Continue alternating step 3 & 4. 

5. Switch types of bead when the design requires it.

6. If both needles do not fit, insert one needle at a time through the bead. 

7. Here are the first 3 rows completed. 

Now continue with the 2 Needle Method for Odd-Count Peyote until you have enough rows for the sleeve. Turn the rectangle into a tube following direction posted in any of the 3 tutorials listed below in References.

The Two Needle Start and the Two Needle Odd-Count Method  have become my favorites for odd-count Peyote Sleeves. 

References

Peyote Stitch Tutorials
Even-Count Peyote Sleeves with Delicas Size 11
Even-Count Peyote Sleeves with Seed Beads Size 11

Odd-Count Peyote Sleeves with Delicas Size 10 & Seed Beads Size 11

2 Needle Method for Odd-Count Peyote

The FAST Peyote Method - An Alternative Peyote Stitch Method

Get Kits, Materials & Tools
Peyote Beaded Sleeves
Kumihimo Bracelet with Long Magatamas & C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord
Magnetic End Clasps in Gold or Silver Tone

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Peyote Sleeves Tutorial - Odd-Count with Miyuki Delicas Size 10 and Seed Beads Size 11

Left from top down: Mahogany with Soft Copper & Gold Mix Sleeve
Starlight with Silver & Gold Mix Sleeve
Tuxedo with Gunmetal & Gold Mix Sleeve
Center: Burnt Umber with Plum & Gold Mix Sleeve
Right from top down: Pink Shadow with Matte Pink & Silver Mix Sleeve
Cote d'Azur with Blue & Gold Mix Sleeve
Razzleberry with Dark Plum & Copper Mix Sleeves

For this sleeve we will be working with an odd count of beads, thus odd-count peyote. It makes one of the turn a bit more challenging, but it is well worth the effort as that center bead line is nice for symmetrical designs. we will also be working for a beads mix of Delicas and seed beads for added texture.

This tutorial assume that already made 1 or 2 sleeves from the two previous blog posts.  

Materials & Tools

Miyuki Delicas Size 10, Miyuki Seed Beads Size 11, KO or Miyuki Beading Thread Lilac, a bead Embroidery Needle Size 10 or 12 & a Mini-Clamp

1. Thread the needle. Clamp the thread at 24 inch.
Load 6 Delicas, 3 Seed Beads & 6 Delicas, so a total of 15 beads. 

2. Work the first 3 rows as in the two previous tutorials. But you will be ending this row with a loose bead without a next final to anchor it to as in even-count peyote. 
Or see 'Alternate 2 Needle Start' in References listed below. 

3. To anchor this last bead, go through #1, then #2, then #3. Change direction and came back through #4, then #2, then #1. 

5. Go through #5 and add the beads for the next row.
The turn on the next edge will be just like in even-count  peyote.

6. Succeeding rows turns: Once again you end up with the last beads #4 in need of anchoring. Go through #1, #2, return through #3 and come out through #1. 

7. Go though # 4 and start the next row. Proceed until the rectangle is the right size to cover the clasp.  

Note: When the thread gets too short, go in a circle around 4 beads a few times and let the end of the thread out on edge. Switch to the other end of the thread. 

8. The rectangle is completed with 14 beads on each edge.

In my note book, I keep track of the number of beads along the length and the number of beads on the edge. For this particular clasp I need a peyote rectangle of Delicas 10s  and Seed Bead 11s Mix of  - 6D, 3S, 6D long x 14b.

9. Fold the rectangle into a tube and zip  the two sides together catching the outer beads on each side. 

10. Go around beads in a similar fashion as the odd count turn several times and melt the ends with a thread burner as in the two previous tutorials. 

11. Attach the sleeve to one side of the braid using one of the leftover thread by stitching it to the braid.

Here it is shown on the bracelet. The other 3 sleeves are alternative sleeves made with Miyuki Seed Beads Size 11 and Delicas Size 11. There are shown in the previous blog entries. 

References

Peyote Stitch Tutorials
Even-Count Peyote Sleeves with Delicas Size 11
Even-Count Peyote Sleeves with Seed Beads Size 11

2 Needle Start - An Alternative Method to Start Peyote

2 Needle Method for Odd-Count Peyote

The FAST Peyote Method - An Alternative Peyote Stitch Method

Get Kits, Materials & Tools
Peyote Beaded Sleeves
Kumihimo Bracelet with Long Magatamas & C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord
KO/Miyuki Beading Thread
C-Lon Beading Thread Size D
WildFire Beading Thread
Bead Embroidery Needles
Beeswax
Magnetic End Clasps in Gold or Silver Tone

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Peyote Stitch Beaded Sleeves Tutorial with Miyuki Seed Beads Size 11

Beaded Sleeves made with Miyuki Seed Beads Size 11

I have been obsessed by these little sleeves for the past month or so. Ordering beads matching the Kumihimo Bracelets with Long Magatamas & C-Lon Tex 400, trying different bead sleeve designs, wearing them constantly to test them and getting comments from friends and at large. So here is the next installment on my quest. 

The tutorial

We will be doing an even-count Peyote stitch similar to the previous blog entry but instead of using Delicas we will be using Miyuki Seed Beads Size 11. 

Gather your materials and tools… 

Note on Thread Options
For this tutorial, I used C-Lon Beadind Thread Size D in Light Brown as it contrasted well with the Miyuki Picasso Turquoise beads. Plus this color matches one of the color of C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord used in the bracelet braid. Another very good option is WildFire .006 in 'Camouflage' Green.

With the Duracoat Galvanized Silver Seed Beads Size 11, I use 6 Lb FireLine in Crystal. Other options for silver would be KO or Miyuki Beading Thread in Light Grey.

For Duracoat Galvanized Gold Seed Beads Size 11, I like KO or Miyuki Beading Thread in Gold. Keep in mind that the thread in Peyote stitch is only noticeable on the edge. Elsewhere only the beads are showing.

1.  Thread the needle. Place the mini-clamp at 24 inches from the thread end.

Note: If I have the full spool I tend not to cut the thread off the spool until I have completed the first half of the peyote rectangle just in case I damage the thread and need extra thread on the spool side. If you are working with a 48 inch thread length, clamp it at the middle. 

2.  Load 18 Size 11 beads for the Picasso Turquoise - 16 beads for the Silver, Gold or Copper. The Duracoat Galvanized beads have more bulk than the Picasso beads. Double-check the length of the beads against the clasp.

3.  Push the beads against the mini-clamp. These beads will become the row 1 & 2.  Add an extra mini-clamp is desired. The Picasso Turquoise Seed Beads are a bit more slippery than the Delicas and the Duracoat Galvanized 11s. 

4.  For row 3, load 1 bead and go back into row 1 & 2. Skip the first bead, insert the needle through the second bead and pull the thread. 

5.  Continue, skip a bead, insert the needle through the next bead and pull the thread through. 

6. Repeat until the end of the row. 
See alternate peyote start done with 2 needles listed below in references. 

7.  For row 4, add a bead, and go through the last bead added in the previous row. Finish the row by adding a bead and catching a bead on row 3. Finish row 4. Continue the rows the same manner. 

 8.  Once you have finished a few rows, you can remove the clip.

9. When you have made about 1/2 of the rows and have at least 7 beads on each edge, or your working thread is becoming too short, go around 4 beads in a circle a few times and leave the end hanging on the side. Remove the needle and switch it to the other thread end. (If your thread is still attached to the spool - Cut the thread at spool leaving a length of 24 inches). Continue your rows with this new thread end until you have 14 beads on each edge.

Note: Count the beads on the edge not the rows. It is easier. Keep track of the number of beads along the length and the number of beads on the edge. For the clasp, a peyote rectangle of Seed beads in Picasso Turquoise 11s,  18 bead long with 14 beads on edge, 18b x 14b will work.  The Duracoat Galvenized beads take a bit more width and the dimension of the rectangle is 16b x 14b. 

10.  Check the fit around the clasp. Join the sides the flat peyote rectangle turning it into a tube.
Catch the beads on the edges. 

11. Zip the two sides together by zigzagging through the beads on the edge of both sides.Catch 1 bead on one side, then 1 on the other side.

12. Tighten the beading thread & continue.

15.  Once you reach the other side, go in a circle between several beads several times or go back to the other side if any of your stitches are a bit loose. Leave the ends hanging on the side.

16.  Cut the thread a few millimeters from the edge. Melt the ends with a thread burner. There is no need to actually touch the thread if the burner if red-hot.

Note: If it is your first time using a thread burner, practice first on some extra beads and thread ends. It would be a shame to melt your hard work. Or use an alternate method listed below. 

Alternatives: Cut the thread after taking it around the same several beads over and over. Add a drop of Fray Check or GS Hypo Cement for added security is so desired. 

17.  See bead edge and melted end. 

Here is the Turquoise Moon bracelet with a Picasso Turquoise Seed Bead Size 11 Sleeve over the magnetic clasp.  

Finishing: The sleeve can be attached by stitching it to the one of the side of the kumihimo braid. Use a new thread to do that just in case you change your mind and want to remove the sleeve later on. It can also be left loose if you want to have several interchangeable sleeves.

References

Peyote Stitch Tutorials
Even-Count Peyote Sleeves with Delicas Size 11

Odd-Count Peyote Sleeves with Delicas Size 10 & Seed Beads Size 11

2 Needle Start - An Alternative Method to Start Peyote

2 Needle Method for Odd-Count Peyote

The FAST Peyote Method - An Alternative Peyote Stitch Method

Get Kits, Materials & Tools
Peyote Beaded Sleeves
Kumihimo Bracelet with Long Magatamas & C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord
KO/Miyuki Beading Thread
C-Lon Beading Thread Size D
WildFire Beading Thread
Bead Embroidery Needles
Beeswax
Magnetic End Clasps in Gold or Silver Tone

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