Diagonal Stitch Bracelet Tutorial
This tutorial from PotomacBeads shows you how to make a diagonal stitch bracelet. This is a fun and easy stitch that can use nearly any type of beads (crystals, gemstones, Czech glass, rounds, bicones, seed beads, etc.), and takes very little time. This is a perfect introduction to bead weaving and seed beading classes. Enjoy!
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials for ~7.5-inch (19 cm) wrist:
●Potomac Crystal Disco Balls 6mm - Champagne, 25 Beads
●Potomac Crystal Bicones 4mm - Champagne, 50 Pieces
●Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Dark Bronze, ~ 2 Grams
●Cup Button - Bronze, 1 Piece
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Materials used in this video:
NEW TUTORIALS EVERY DAY
EXPLORE MORE ABOUT THE DIAGONAL STITCH BRACELET
Learn a simple diagonal stitch or criss-cross stitch in this PotomacBeads tutorial. This sparkling crystal bracelet looks more complicated than it is and is a great project for beginners.
1. Put 2 size 10 needles onto a wing’s span length of Wildfire thread. Pick up 2 seed beads with each needle. Add a lobster clasp and 4 more seed beads. Pick up a Potomac crystal bicone and seed bead with each needle. Criss-cross through a Potomac crystal disco ball.
2. Watch the Diagonal Stitch Bracelet tutorial to see how Allie completes the pattern for this pretty crystal bracelet.
3. Add 3 seed beads, a jump ring and 3 more seed beads. Bring the other needle through the beads in the other direction to form a loop for the ring. Tie the thread off in a square knot at the side.
You can use the Diagonal Stitch Bracelet pattern in a lot of different projects and with a lot of different beads. Have fun playing around with this stitch to create all sorts of DIY jewelry!