Flat Herringbone Stitch

Flat Herringbone bracelet with hexagonal beads.  Instructor's work.
Flat Herringbone bracelet with hexagonal beads. Instructor’s work.

I’ve often heard that this is a difficult stitch to learn from a book.   In this beginner’s class it’s very easy.  Herringbone stitch is originally an African stitch called Ndebele.  If you’ve ever seen pictures of African women (and men) wearing big, beautiful beaded collars chances are that they were made with this stitch.  Like many other off-loom stitches, Herringbone can be flat or tubular.  In this beginning class we will be working with the flat stitch variation and using large beads.  Large beads make the learning process easier and clearer and also results in a bracelet that works up quickly.  Once you’re comfortable with this stitch you can start using smaller beads and working on some variations.  I also offer a tubular herringbone class.

Flat Herringbone cuff with small seed beads.  Instructor's work
Flat Herringbone cuff with delica beads. Instructor’s work

The class is 3 hours long and cost $38 (not including materials).  When you sign up for the class you will receive a materials list.

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