After many requests, I sat down and learned the St. Petersburg stitch! It does require your patience, but you will be rewarded with a beautiful stitched v-shaped necklace. It is a piece that you can put down and pick back up and work in stages! So join me as I demonstrate this fabled stitch!
Karla Schafer, Auntie's Beads Designer
Materials Needed:
Swarovski Crystal Faceted Round 4mm Beads, Clear - 101pc
Seed Beads, Metallic Dark Blue Iris, 11/0 - 20gr
Other color option:
Swarovski Crystal Faceted Round 4mm Beads, Aqua
Seed Beads, Crystal AB, 11/0
(Can also use any 3mm or 4mm round beads and seed beads of your choice)
English Beading Needles, Size 12
Fireline Beading Thread, Fine Crystal, 6 lb., .008" Diameter
Silver 2-Strand Clasp, Round Hook and Eye
Bali Sterling Silver Puffed Disc Bead with Butterfly, 12mm - 1pc
Or Bali Silver Puffed Disc Bead with Flower, 10mm - 1pc
Or Bali Puffed Floral Diamond Beads, 12mm - 1pc
Or Bali Fancy Design Bead, 14 mm - 1pc
Or Silver Bali Beads, Flower, 7 mm - 1pc
Or Bali Square Bead with Swirls, 10 mm - 1pc