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Ladder Stitch

Ladder stitch is one of the most basic beadweaving stitches. Use it to make beaded bands or straps, or as the base row in brick stitch.

Single-Needle Ladder Stitch
This tutorial demonstrates the single-needle version of beaded ladder stitch. You can use it with single beads to start herringbone stitch beadwork, or with multiple beads to make simple bracelet bands.

Two-Needle Ladder Stitch Tutorial
How (and why) to stitch ladder stitch with two needles, instead of one.

Beaded Holly Leaf Charm
Use fine-gauge craft wire and beads to make slender beaded leaves.

Ladder Stitch Tutorial
Step By Step directions for how to work in ladder stitch, which is a very commonly used beadweaving stitch. Ladder stitch is used to start brick stitch and also, in some cases, to begin herringbone/Ndebele stitch.

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