TIPS and TRICKS for NEWBIES – the turnaround of odd-count flat peyote - part 2

CONTINUATION: the odd-count flat peyote

  • then go back through the bead you just added, but in the opposite direction
  • after this you pick up a bead, go through a "high bead" and continue as before

odd-count flat peyote - go back thru last bead

  • the fourth row and all even-count rows are regular ones similar to even-count peyote
  • the fifth row and all odd-count rows are ending as followed: pick up the last bead and go with your needle under the thread at the edge of the previous row to create a loop

  • to find the edge thread: it is the visible thread at the edge of your work between the holes of the two last beads
  • then pass back in opposite direction through that last bead you added, pick up a bead and continue as usual

Odd-count flat peyote - turnaround

The figure 8 turn:

  • the figure 8 turn is a sturdier way of creating a turnaround as you zigzag through more beads, but it will also make your piece stiffer on one side
  • at the end of the third row and all odd-count rows: pick up the last bead and make a turn
  • going down in opposite direction: go back through the bead straight beneath it, zigzag by going through the bead in diagonal in the row beneath
  • going up and return: go straight up through the bead above in the opposite direction, continue and go down through the next bead in diagonal
  • you have arrived at the end of the one but last row
  • make a straight step-up by going back through the last bead you added
  • continue in the same way as with the even-count peyote stitch

Odd-count peyote - figure 8 turn

Advice:

  • to start your odd-count flat peyote use the figure 8 turn and then switch to the traditional turnaround
  • use the figure 8 turns when creating a fan shape

Do not forget: have fun, because practice makes perfect. See you soon!

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