Woven Candy Cane Bracelet Tutorial

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This video tutorial from PotomacBeads teaches you how to make a candy cane patterned bracelet or necklace, using tubular peyote stitch. You can also make the same pattern using your own mix of colors.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Woven Candy Cane Bracelet Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - White
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Silver Lined Flamed Red
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Galvanized Gold
  • Potomac Crystal Buttons - Crystal Mint Luster
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Your Materials: Gather all beads, thread, needle, and other materials listed.
    Start with a Stop Bead: Add a stop bead to your thread to prevent beads from slipping off.
    Lay Out Your Pattern: Begin with an ABCD pattern for your beads, starting with two white, two red, followed by four white, and four red.
    Begin Tubular Peyote Stitch: Thread the beads onto your needle according to the pattern and start the peyote stitch, adding beads to create the tubular form.
    Work on the Bracelet Body: Continue with the stitch, following the candy cane pattern, and add more thread as needed.
    Attach the Clasp: Once the body of the bracelet is complete, finish the ends with 15/0 beads to taper and attach the Potomac Crystal Button for the clasp.
    Final Adjustments: Adjust the tension and ensure the bracelet has a comfortable fit.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    Item Description

    This video tutorial from PotomacBeads teaches you how to make a candy cane patterned bracelet or necklace, using tubular peyote stitch. You can also make the same pattern using your own mix of colors.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - White
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Silver Lined Flamed Red
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Galvanized Gold
  • Potomac Crystal Buttons - Crystal Mint Luster
  • Project Steps

    Prepare Your Materials: Gather all beads, thread, needle, and other materials listed.
    Start with a Stop Bead: Add a stop bead to your thread to prevent beads from slipping off.
    Lay Out Your Pattern: Begin with an ABCD pattern for your beads, starting with two white, two red, followed by four white, and four red.
    Begin Tubular Peyote Stitch: Thread the beads onto your needle according to the pattern and start the peyote stitch, adding beads to create the tubular form.
    Work on the Bracelet Body: Continue with the stitch, following the candy cane pattern, and add more thread as needed.
    Attach the Clasp: Once the body of the bracelet is complete, finish the ends with 15/0 beads to taper and attach the Potomac Crystal Button for the clasp.
    Final Adjustments: Adjust the tension and ensure the bracelet has a comfortable fit.