St. Petersburg Beading Stitch (Single Chain) - Bead Weaving Basics

✿ Hey beautiful! It’s Gina from orchidandopal.com. In today's video, I will share another installment of my bead weaving basics series to show you how to create the classic St. Petersburg beading stitch (single chain version). Once you learn how to begin the beadwork, you will simply repeat the same few steps until the chain has reached the length of your choice. You may make a simple seed bead bracelet, or extend the length for a full necklace! Then, attach a clasp of your choice to the ends of the beadwork, as desired.
There is an almost endless array of bead options that will work in the St. Petersburg beading stitch. You may also play around with using drop bead shapes, and bugle beads, which create a sort of beaded fringe from the bottom of the chain. Please see below for recommended materials and shops:
✿ Recommended Materials:
✔ 11/0 Round Seed Beads
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✔ 8/0 Round Seed Beads
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✔ Beading Thread, 6lb Fireline
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✔ Beading Needle, Size 10 or 11
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✔ Scissors
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✔ Bead Mat
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✿ Try these as fringe:
✔ Miyuki Long Magatama Beads
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✔ Bugle Beads
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✔ Dragon Scale Beads
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✿ Recommended Bead Shops
✔ Eureka Crystal Beads: bit.ly/ECBHOME
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✔ Potomac Beads: www.potomacbea...
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Updated: 2022-03-10

[@wendymoyer782]

I have never tried this stitch, either. It always looked intimidatingly complex. Thank you for this basic tutorial...I have the feeling I will be rewatching numerous times!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

You're so welcome, Wendy! Once you get started, and learn the basic repetition, it will provide great practice as you go! 💜💜💜

[@murphy1384]

I think I'll make a set of these for my friends for Christmas.....2 bracelets with a necklace & a set of earrings. They will love them. Simple but luxurious. As always Gina, a great video & a gorgeous piece.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much, Mary! 💜😁

[@crystalr5090]

I love these basic weaving tutorials. I've never tried this stitch but am going to give it a try. I'd like to try making short lengths to use as earrings to match a bracelet. Hmmmmm... Am also curious if that would work with the version using bugle beads. Something new to attempt! Thanks again! 🥰🐢

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

They could make some very pretty earrings, especially with the bugles! 💜💜💜

[@crystalr5090]

@@ORCHIDandOPAL I think so, too...particularly with the bugles. Have a great weekend! 🥰🐢

[@tiwanaluckie2037]

I like this and I'm gonna give it a shot. Thanks for being you

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Awww, thanks so much!! 💜😁

[@terryworley1363]

Have always been afraid of this stitch! Hopefully I’ll get it now!💜

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Awesome! I'm glad you're planning to give it a try! 💜💜💜

[@StitchesbySharonH]

Somehow I missed seeing this one when you uploaded it. I’ve done a double St Petersburg stitch. I don’t think I’ve done it as a single one. Very interesting!! Thank you for sharing! 💜

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much, Sharon! 💜😁

[@bluestarlight2237]

I love this, such a pretty "chain" result. Somehow I missed this when it came out, so glad I saw it now. Gina, I love how you show us the steps multiple times (repeatedly). I've watched some tutorials by big name companies and some of them drive me nuts with how they just show you the stitch once and then keep going. So I for one really appreciate that you show it multiple times. (Reason 300 thousand why this channel is one of the top jewelry youtube channels...) I would be curious how to finish the chain off to be ready for adding clasps and whatnot, but that may just be my "I'm still new to this more advanced jewelry making thing" showing. Can't wait to see the bugle bead chain one. I know what I'm watching next. 😉 💜

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you so much for your comment! I am thrilled to hear it! 💜😁 If you check out the st. petersburg bugle chain necklace tutorial I posted after, you can see me demonstrate adding on the clasp section. I hope that helps!

[@bluestarlight2237]

@@ORCHIDandOPAL Absolutely, thank you. I love the bugle look too. 😉

[@alesiahowington5507]

Thank you for the video!!!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks for watching, Alesia! 💜💜💜

[@jodieangell1767]

Love it but it would have been nice to have seen you place a clasp on it.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks, Jodie! I will show it in the upcoming bugle necklace tutorial. Thanks for your comment. 💜💜💜

[@Daysuccia]

Bellissimeee

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

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[@clairjesteecarbonera2782]

What cord do you use please?

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi there! I am using 6lb Fireline beading thread. 💜😁

[@fusund.9809]

👏👏🌺

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

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