Freeform Peyote Stitch Beaded Bracelet

Now you're ready to start working a Flat Even Count Peyote Stitch back the way you came. Add two rows on top and two on the bottom. When you get to the focal bead, simply pass through it and resume Peyote stitching on the other side.

After adding your two rows of Peyote stitch to the top of the base row and the two rows to the bottom, this is what your Freeform Peyote Stitch bracelet may begin to look like. This is a good time to check for sizing - make sure that the band will fit the circumference of your wrist. If it is short, you can still add a little "patch" for freeform Peyote stitch to make up the difference. If it is long, you can keep in mind that you'll need to add in a few loops or even a little "pleats" in the finished item. Freeform is very forgiving. As long as you are close to the size needed, don't worry.

Another thing not to worry about, and this is a departure from normal, formal Peyote stitch beadwork, is keeping the beading perfectly flat and straight, because you can't. Mixing bead sizes naturally makes the beadwork a little wavy and a little uneven. If your peyote is normally a little funky or if you like an organic feel to your beadwork, then this is the perfect technique for you!