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Which pattern should I start with as a beginner?

If you're brand new to beading, here are four patterns I recommend starting with (each teaches you a different stitch you'll use later in my other patterns):

Pattern

Why start here

What you'll learn

A shorter pattern that will show you the basics of circular peyote.

Circular peyote stitch

Very popular starter, comes with supplementary video tutorials

Odd-count peyote, and brick stitch, the foundation of most beading patterns.

Larger circular peyote pattern, shows you the basics of circular peyote.

Circular peyote stitch

If you already know you'll want them all

Best value if you're committing to the hobby

My honest recommendation: start with the Beaded Ghost. Once you've made one, the rest of my patterns using circular peyote stitch will feel familiar ✨

If you've never picked up a needle and bead before, you might also want to read what beads I use and what thread I use so you can stock up first 🌸

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