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Square Stitch Chain Necklace Tutorial

Looking for a little square stitch in your life? Allie shows how to recreate designer Jenni Jones's Square Stitch Chain Necklace featuring RounTrio® Beads encased by Miyuki Seed Beads. Make the design your own as the necklace turns to a wrap bracelet, or come up with as many unique charms that you desire to top it off!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Square Stitch Chain Necklace Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Rountrio - Pastel Petrol,~ 7 Beads
  • Rountrio - White Teal Luster,~ 5 Beads
  • RounTrio - Pastel Bordeaux,~ 10 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Duarcoat Galcvnized Champagne, ~ 8 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Crystal Labrador Full, ~ 1 Gram
  • Pewter Toggle - Cut Ring, 1 Piece
  • Wire Guard - Silver Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Tassel - 18mm Cotton Olive, Optional 1
  • Faceted Disc Pendant - Opalite, Optional 1
  • Czech Petal - Purple Iris Gold Optional, 1 Piece
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Start with a single row of square stitch using Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0.
    Add RounTrio Beads at intervals, encased by 11/0 Seed Beads for decoration.
    Continue the pattern, alternating between the square stitch and adding RounTrio Beads.
    Incorporate decorative elements like the tassel or faceted disc pendant if desired.
    Finish the piece by attaching a pewter toggle clasp using a wire guard for durability.
    Adjust the length to wear as a necklace or wrap bracelet, adding charms for versatility.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
    • Thread Zap II
    • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
    • Plastic Caliper Tool - White
    • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal/White | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
    • BeadTec DragonThread - Green | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Square Stitch Chain Necklace Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Looking for a little square stitch in your life? Allie shows how to recreate designer Jenni Jones's Square Stitch Chain Necklace featuring RounTrio® Beads encased by Miyuki Seed Beads. Make the design your own as the necklace turns to a wrap bracelet, or come up with as many unique charms that you desire to top it off!

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Rountrio - Pastel Petrol,~ 7 Beads
  • Rountrio - White Teal Luster,~ 5 Beads
  • RounTrio - Pastel Bordeaux,~ 10 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Duarcoat Galcvnized Champagne, ~ 8 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Crystal Labrador Full, ~ 1 Gram
  • Pewter Toggle - Cut Ring, 1 Piece
  • Wire Guard - Silver Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Tassel - 18mm Cotton Olive, Optional 1
  • Faceted Disc Pendant - Opalite, Optional 1
  • Czech Petal - Purple Iris Gold Optional, 1 Piece
  • Project Steps

    Start with a single row of square stitch using Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0.
    Add RounTrio Beads at intervals, encased by 11/0 Seed Beads for decoration.
    Continue the pattern, alternating between the square stitch and adding RounTrio Beads.
    Incorporate decorative elements like the tassel or faceted disc pendant if desired.
    Finish the piece by attaching a pewter toggle clasp using a wire guard for durability.
    Adjust the length to wear as a necklace or wrap bracelet, adding charms for versatility.