Odd Count Peyote Stitch Tutorial (Using Big Beads)

Ready to take your peyote stitch skills one step further? In this tutorial, I’ll teach you the basic odd count peyote stitch, a must-know technique that gives you more flexibility in your designs. It’s the next installment in my Beginner Peyote Series — and as always, I’m using large pony beads, a yarn needle, and yarn so it’s easy to see every move as you learn.

If you haven’t already, start with the first few videos in the series:

• Even Count Peyote Stitch Tutorial
• Peyote Tassel Earrings Tutorial

🪶 Materials featured:

• Large Pony Beads
• Yarn Needle

What You’ll Learn

• How to start and build rows using odd count peyote stitch
• How odd count differs from even count and when to use it
• The trick to finishing the end rows cleanly and neatly
• How to practice this stitch using large beads before moving on to seed beads

How to Use This Tutorial

1. Gather your materials — big beads are perfect for learning and visualizing the pattern.
2. Watch the tutorial and follow along as I walk you through each row.
3. Practice the turnaround technique — that’s the key difference in odd count peyote!
4. Once you’re confident, try using size 11/0 seed beads for your next project.

Why You’ll Love It

Odd count peyote unlocks new possibilities for your beadwork, especially for centered designs and detailed patterns. This tutorial gives you a complete foundation while keeping it beginner-friendly and fun. It’s a great follow-up after learning even count, and it pairs beautifully with one of my beading kits or peyote-based earring projects.