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SPIRAL

WEAVE

The spiral weave creates a flexible chain that has tremendous versatility. Use lightweight thread

because there is a buildup of thread within the central core. Beads may be different sizes for tex-

tured effects, and the number of outer beads (shown in light pink) may be increased to create more

“puff” in the resulting weave. This is a technique that’s ripe for experimentation! Once you have the

basic idea, you can easily build on it to create your own patterns.

STEP 1 Thread on four beads of the center

color and three beads of the outer color.

Form a loose loop as shown.

STEP 5 Shift the outer beads so they sit

snugly against the outer beads of the

previous loop.

STEP 2 Add one center bead and

three outer beads.

STEP 6 Add one center color bead

and three outer color beads; run the

needle through the last three center

beads as shown. Run the needle

through the last center color bead

added and take up the slack.

STEP 3 Skip one center bead and run

the needle through the remaining

three.

STEP 7 Shift the outer beads so they sit

snugly against the previous loops of

outer beads.

STEP 4 Run the needle through the

center color bead last added. Take up

the slack so that bead sits on top of the

other center color beads.

STEP 8 Repeat the looping process.

After seven or eight repetitions, the

spiral pattern will begin to emerge.

These contents are intended for the private use of individuals only and may not

be reproduced or used for commercial purposes without the express written per-

mission of Beads East by Ann Benson. Teachers will be granted permission upon

request as long as these directions are not altered in any way.

BASIC

(CRAFTS) Beading - Tutorial - Spiral Bead Weave.pdf