Double Pinwheel Beaded Beads

Weave your own whimsical beaded pinwheels! The Double Pinwheel beaded beads are constructed by using a variation of the peyote stitch, and are made with a simple collection of CzechMates™ two-hole triangle beads, Japanese seed beads, and round beads of varying sizes. This pattern describes how to make five different sizes of Double Pinwheel beaded beads, and is appropriate for any beader who is familiar with the peyote stitch and has basic experience working with small, size 15/0 seed beads. This is the perfect project for trying out this new unique bead shape. These beaded beads can be used in a variety of jewelry projects including earrings, pendants, bracelets, and necklaces. Create them with two different colors for a reversible pendant, or make one with all the colors of the rainbow for a bright, cheerful pinwheel charm.

Pattern

The Double Pinwheel beading pattern includes:

• Complete written instructions on how to weave fivedifferent sizes of Double Pinwheel beaded beads.
• 16 pages of step-by-step instructions.
• 57 full color illustrations and photographs.
• Several photos of finished jewelry and design variations.

Materials

To stitch these beaded beads, you'll need:

• Czechmates 2-hole triangle beads
• Round beads in 4mm, 6mm, 10mm, 12mm, and 14mm
  
• 15° Japanese seed beads
• Beading thread (6lb Fireline, KO, Miyuki beading thread, or One G)