Creative Beading

What are some sites or ideas for a somewhat complicated hemp necklace/bracelet?

Im bored with the regular square and spiral and other common stitches. What else can I do to make my hemp more complex and interesting? Different placement of beads, more stitches, new stitches, etc.

I bead weave and one of the beautiful stitches used for cords is called Kumihimo. Its very simple. The only supplies you need are your fiber/silk/yarn/etc. and what is called a Kumihimo Disc. Its a foam pattern flat with numbered slots to help you keep track of the type of chain you are making. There are lots of videos on Youtube if you just type in ‘Kumihimo’. Hope that helps!

Square Stitch – Part 1

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