Square Stitch is also known as Box Stitch. Generally, it looks like boxes stacked directly on top of one another.
z.Ladder Stitch vs Square Stitch
Both the ladder stitch and square stitch looks very similar; virtually identical. But they are not.
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- Ladder Stitch & Square Stitch
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- Ladder vs Square – main thread direction
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zz.Beading Stitches – Index
Today I think I will spend some time doing some basic beading stitches. I know them. I forget them. So it is always handy to have a quick reminders. Unless necessary, I won’t do long tutorials on how to do these basic beading stitches. Whenever possible, I will provide links to written &/or video instructions (after finding the easiest, of course).
Some Basic Beading Stitches
(in alphabetical order)
- Box Stitch (aka Square Stitch)
- Brick Stitch
- (Flat) Herringbone Stitch
- Herringbone Stitch – how to Increase
- (Tubular) Herringbone Stitch
- Ladder Stitch
- Ndebele Stitch (aka Herringbone Stitch)
- Peyote Stitch
- St Petersburg Stitch
- Square Stitch
Extra Notes on Beading Stitches
- Ladder Stitch vs Square (Box) Stitch – Essential differences
(more coming .. over time)
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z.Beading: St Petersburg Stitch
St Petersburg stitch is something that I learnt before and then promptly forgot, much to my chargrin. So this time, I have drawn up a simple pictorial.
Single St Petersburg Stitch
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- Single St Petersburg Stitch (diagram)
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- Single St Petersburg Stitch
I specifically named the beads used as “Top Turning Bead”, “Bottom Turning Bead”, and “Body Bead”. This helps to understand and remember the construction of the St Petersburg stitch.
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z. Beading: Flat Herringbone Stitch
This Herringbone Stitch or Ndebele Stitch bead weaving article is meant for beginners as well as anyone looking for a quick memory refresh. First the refresher, then the tutorials.
Herringbone Stitch (Ndebele Stitch)
Herringbone pattern
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As a mnemonic aid, it is useful to know that Herringbone stitch gets its name from how the pattern resembles fishbones. This stitch is also commonly found in embroidery and knitting.
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z. Beading: Ladder Stitch
The Ladder Stitch is generally used as a foundation (start) stitch for Brick Stitch and Herringbone stitch. This stitch can be done with either one (traditional way) or 2-needle approach.
This image will serve as reminder for those who already know how to weave the Ladder Stitch.
Beading: Ladder Stitch
Image Source: handmade-jewelry-club.com
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zz.Beaded Jewelry with Square Knots
Fun tutorial on how to easily use reef or square knots in a simple beaded jewelry piece. Follow along and have fun.
If you need to, have a quick refresher on how to tie a square knot (aka reef knot). You will get the hang of it very easily and then everything that follows here will be so much easier as well.
Desired Finished Beaded Jewelry with Band of Reef Knots
Reef Knot Beaded Jewelry
