Ndebele? Herringbone? Whatever you call it, this stitch has always been a challenge. First, there???s the confusing start. The first time I tried it, I felt like I was playing a game of cat???s cradle instead of doing beadwork. Everything went everywhere and I wound up with some very artsy beaded thread. Instructions include Herringbone "Sampler".
Required Materials: Seed beads, faceted beads, bead, button, beading thread. See project for complete list.
Tools Needed: Beading or sharps needles, beeswax, scissors. See project for complete list.
Techniques Used: Herringbone stitch
Originally Published: Beadwork, October/November 2001