This is a very simple and easy to do stitch. It can be used for bracelets or chokers. The diagram below show how the stitch is made, step by step.

Materials:
Sand beads.....(main color (MC) and accent color (AC)....2 different colors of beads).
Bead needle.
Fishing line/thread.

Procedure

Thread your needle, and string 24 sand Beads, alternating between MC and AC as shown in picture 1 below.
A) pass the needle up through bead 13, string 2MC + 1AC +2MC, then pass the needle up through bead 1 as shown in picture 1.

B) string 5MC + 1AC + 2MC and pass the needle down through bead 32.

C) string 1MC + 1AC+ 1MC and pass the needle up through bead 1. String 2MC + 1MC + 2MC and pass the needle down through bead 27. String 2MC + 1AC + 2MC, pass the needle down through bead 22. String 5MC + 1AC + 2MC and pass the needle up through bead 60.

D) string 2MC + 1AC + 2MC. Pass the needle up through bead 45. String 2M + 1AC + 2MC and pass the needle up through bead 40.
Repeat from step C, till you get your desired length.
 

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Beadwork is the simplest form of jewelry making. you don't need to invest a fortune in tools and materials, or spend years learning the skills. you don't need a workshop. you can even take your work with you practically anywhere. All you need are...beads, thread and needles

Beads
        Beautiful beadwork start with beautiful beads. it is possible to create exquisite beadwork without the most expensive beads.i would like to give you a few tips:
 When selecting bead colour, remember that the colour of beads in a bag/nylon may slightly differ from the colour your finished beadwork will be. If the particular shade is important to you, it's better to make a sample piece before selecting the bead colour. If you spend hours creating a necklace, you want it to look as beautiful as possible when you are finished. When choosing beads, make sure that the colour of the beads does not come off in you hands. An easy way to check this is to roll the beads around your palm. If any paint comes off, then you shouldn't use the Beads.



 Needles
I usually use size 10/11 needles. for some projects, where you will need to make several passes through each beads, size 10 may be more appropriate. you can always test the needle by passing it a couple of times through the bead.
 

Workspace
Your workspace should be well lit, and your seat should be soft and comfortable. the other things you will need are a pair of scissors and plier.

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