Beaded Ornament Earrings, Necklace, & Ornament Pattern

This fun Christmas bead pattern shows you how to make 2-dimensional peyote stitch beaded ornaments that can be made as earrings, a pendant necklace, and even two sizes of tree ornaments - just by changing the size of seed beads.  Use smaller size 15/0 seed beads for earrings, use size 11/0 seed beads for a pendant necklace, or use larger size 8/0 or 6/0 size seed beads for tree ornaments.  These look so great that you'll want to stitch up a bunch of them, and that's okay because they are super fast and fun to make, capturing the warmth and festive glow of the holidays. A great project for beaders of all skill levels, and a great gift idea for loved ones - whether you give them as jewelry or handmade keepsake ornaments for their tree.

This detailed beading pattern includes a recommended materials list, bead color information, over 95 high-resolution full-color photos, easy-to-follow step-by-step directions, and a bead graph for those who already know how to peyote stitch and just need a chart to reference. 

Finished Dimensions:

If using size 15/0 seed beads for earrings, the beaded ornaments measure approximately 28 mm tall x 19 mm wide.  If using size 11/0 seed beads for a pendant necklace, the beaded ornament measures approximately 35 mm tall x 25 mm wide.  If using size 8/0 seed beads, the beaded ornament measures approximately 51 mm tall x 38 mm wide, or if using size 6/0 seed beads, the ornament measures approximately 64 mm tall x 51 mm wide.

Recommended Materials:

Necklace Materials:

- 4 or 6 lb FireLine beading thread
- #12 long beading needle
- Size 11/0 or 15/0 seed beads x (4) colors
- 4 mm closed jump ring
- 4 mm open jump rings
- End clasps
- Fold over crimp with an eye for 1 mm chain
- 0.7 mm chain

Earring Materials:

- 4 lb FireLine beading thread
- #12 long beading needle
- Size 15/0 seed beads x (4) colors
- 4 mm closed jump rings
- Earwires
- Chain nose or flat nose pliers
- Flush cutter

Ornament Materials:

- 6 lb FireLine beading thread
- #12 long beading needle
- Size 8/0 or 6/0 seed beads x (4) colors
- Ornament hook or ribbon