Toho triangle beads are designer Perie Brown's favorite beads, and she loves combining them in matte and shiny surfaces to give a piece texture and interest. This colorblock design has been one of her most popular designs. Try following the outline and using your own favorite beads! If you are new to ndebele stitch (also known as herringbone stitch), you'll appreciate the illustrated, step by step tutorial for getting started with this stitch.
Required Materials: Toho triangle beads, clasp, beading thread. See project for complete list.
Tools Needed: Beading needle, scissors. See project for complete list.
Techniques Used: Herringbone/Ndebele Stitch, Ladder Stitch
Originally Published: Step by Step Beads, March/April 2007