How to Create the Tubular Chenille Stitch
The tubular chenille stitch is a simple beadwork technique that creates a lovely floral pattern within a tubular strand. Incorporate it into your handmade jewelry with the help of this step-by-step tutorial with jewelry designer Rose.
Instructions
Note: This stich uses two beads, with variations in color and/or size. The illustrations are created with size 8 (A bead) and size 11 (B bead) rocailles.
Step 1
Cut a 3-foot length of stringing material then thread a beading needle, leaving a tail.
Step 2
Using A beads, create a section of ladder stitch that is six beads in length.
Note: View our "Ladder Stitch, How-To" video and illustrated instructions for additional details.
Step 3
Pass through the first bead and the last bead twice, pulling tight to create a circle. Pass through again, exiting the opposite side of the circle than the tail.
Step 4
Pick up one B bead. Pass down through the adjacent A bead of the previous row, then up through the next A bead. Repeat two times then pass through the first bead added.
Step 5
Pick up two A beads and pass through the next B bead added in the previous row.
Repeat two times then pass through the first A bead added in this row.
Step 6
Pick up one B bead. Pass through the next two A beads of the previous row.
Repeat two times then pass through the first B bead added.
Step 7
Pick up two A beads and pass through the next B bead in the row.
Repeat two times then pass through the first A bead added in this row.
Step 8
Repeat Steps 6 and 7 until the chenille stitch reaches the desired length, ending with a Step 7 row.
Step 9
Pass through the next two A beads, then pick up one A bead.
Repeat twice.
Step 10
Pass through all of the A beads in the last row twice then secure with a knot.
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