Bead Weaving Guides

The basics of Miyuki Delica bead weaving, explained with diagrams. New to it? Start with “How to Do Peyote Stitch.” Reading the chart and attaching findings are covered here too.

How to Do Peyote Stitch — Starting From the Very First BeadsLearn peyote stitch with Miyuki Delica beads from the very first thread pass: stopper bead, stringing the first two rows, the row-3 turn, and odd- vs even-count peyote.How to Do Square StitchWork square stitch with Miyuki Delica beads: beads stack in straight columns so the chart reads exactly, and the straight edges suit bracelet clasps. Includes how it relates to loom weaving.How to Work Shaped Pieces — Increases & DecreasesWork earrings and motifs as shaped pieces rather than a plain band: build the brick-stitch ladder foundation and shape the outline with edge increases and decreases (including 2+ bead decreases).Joining Parts & Attaching FindingsFinish your beadwork into earrings, straps, bracelets and hair ties: opening jump rings, ear wires, strap findings, sheet-end bracelet clasps, and the zip-up join around a hair elastic.How to Read the Chart — Color Numbers, Symbols & OrderUnderstand Tsubuzukan charts: MIYUKI Delica DB color numbers, the bead-list symbols, the peyote 'numbers = threading order', and how to read square-stitch charts.