The designer loves cube beads because they are large with fairly big holes???which translates to fast and easy to work with. Use herringbone stitch to weave cubes together into a long piece with loops and crystals, and you get this beautiful necklace that is fun, fast, and flashy!
Required Materials: Cylinder beads, cubes, bicones, 2-hole button, beading thread. See project for complete list.
Tools Needed: Beading needle, scissors. See project for complete list.
Techniques Used: Herringbone Stitch, Peyote Stitch
Finished Size: 15"
Originally Published: Beadwork, August/September 2007