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 |
Most popular starter, comes with supplementary video tutorials | Odd-count peyote, the foundation of most of my patterns | |
Quicker first project, smaller commitment | Same techniques as the Beaded Fish at miniature scale | |
Easy floral starter, no 3D shaping required yet | Brick stitch + working with tube beads | |
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 Fish. The supplementary videos walk you through every step, and once you've made one, the rest of my patterns 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 🌸