Peyote Stitch Master Class: Even Count Basics

The most basic and classic version of peyote stitch is even-count – so named because it begins with an even number of beads. Although the technique is so simple and essential to many other variations, it can be incredibly tricky to learn. The first few rows are difficult to work, sometimes resulting in twisted or uneven beadwork and frustrated beaders.

In our first Master Class lesson, we looked