Ready to add a pop of color and a touch of tradition to your accessory game? In this blog, we’re exploring a Huichol-inspired geometric pattern for a beaded necklace pendant that can also be used as earrings! Whether you’re new to beading or a seasoned pro, this 10-step project is perfect for anyone looking to create something truly unique and versatile.
Before we get started, be sure to check out my YouTube channel, where I post other fun and creative beading tutorials. And don’t forget, all the materials you need for this project are just a click away at Beebeecraft!
For this tutorial, I used size 10 seed beads in a vibrant mix of white, black, blue, yellow, yellow-orange, orange, red, and green. But feel free to get creative with your own color palette—it’s your masterpiece! If you’re feeling adventurous, experiment with different bead sizes as well. Remember, the size of the beads will affect the final size of your necklace pendant or earrings. For example, size 11 seed beads are smaller, making the final piece smaller, while size 10 beads are larger, making the piece bigger.
Table of Contents
STEP 1
First, thread your needle and pick up 8 white beads. Then, tie a double knot to form a circle. Pass the needle through one of the white beads, just like in the diagram.
Next, pick up 1 black bead, 1 blue bead, 1 black bead, 1 blue bead, and 1 black bead. Skip one white bead and pass the needle through the next white bead.
Keep repeating the pattern by picking up 1 black bead, 1 blue bead, 1 black bead, 1 blue bead, and 1 black bead, skipping one white bead, and passing the needle through the next white bead. Continue this until you reach the end of the circle, as the pattern repeats.
When you reach the end, pass the needle through the first two beads—the black and blue ones—so we can start the next step from there.
STEP 2
Alright, now we’re on to the second step. Start by picking up 3 blue beads, then skip the middle black bead and pass the needle through the next blue bead.
Next, pick up 3 blue beads and pass the needle through the second bead, which is the blue bead.
Continue following the pattern. When you get to the end, pass the needle through the first two blue beads so we can start the next step from there.
STEP 3
Now we’re at the third step. Begin by picking up 1 black bead, 1 yellow-orange bead, 2 yellow beads, and 1 black bead. Then pass the needle through the middle blue bead.
Continue following the same pattern until you reach the end. When you get there, pass the needle through the black and yellow-orange beads, as we’ll start the next step from that point.
STEP 4
Pick 2 yellow-orange beads and 1 yellow bead. Skip the middle yellow bead and pass the needle through the next yellow bead.
Pick 1 black bead, 1 orange bead and 1 yellow-orange bead. Pass the needle through the 2nd bead which is the yellow-orange bead.
Now, repeat the pattern until you reach the end. When you get there, pass the needle through the two yellow-orange beads, as this is where we’ll begin the next step.
STEP 5
Pick 1 black bead, 1 red bead and 1 orange bead. Pass the needle through the middle orange bead.
Pick 2 orange beads and 1 yellow-orange bead. Pass the needle through the middle yellow-orange bead.
Now, repeat the pattern until you reach the end. When you get there, pass the needle through the black bead and red bead, as this is where we’ll begin the next step.
STEP 6
Pick 2 red beads and 1 orange bead. Pass the needle through the middle orange bead.
Pick 1 black bead, 1 green bead, 1 black bead and 2 red beads. Pass the needle through the middle red bead.
Now, repeat the pattern until you reach the end. When you get there, pass the needle through the two red beads, as this is where we’ll begin the next step.
STEP 7
Pick 1 black bead and 2 green beads.
Pass the needle through the 2nd bead which is the green bead.
Pick 1 black bead and 2 red beads.
Skip the middle black bead and pass the middle through the next red bead.
Pick 3 red beads.
Pass the needle through the middle red bead.
Now, repeat the pattern until you reach the end. When you get there, pass the needle through the black bead and green bead, as this is where we’ll begin the next step.
STEP 8
Pick 1 black bead, 1 blue bead and 1 black bead.
Pass the needle through the middle red bead.
Pick 1 black bead, 1 blue bead and 1 black bead.
Pass the needle through the middle red bead.
Pick 1 black bead, 1 blue bead and 1 black bead.
Pass the needle through the middle green bead.
Now, repeat the pattern until you reach the end. When you get there, pass the needle through the black bead and blue bead, as this is where we’ll begin the next step.
STEP 9
pick 5 blue beads.
Pass the needle through the middle blue bead.
Pick 3 blue beads.
Pass the needle through the middle blue bead.
Pick 3 blue beads.
Pass the needle through the middle blue bead.
Now, repeat the pattern until you reach the end. When you get there, pass the needle through the first 2 blue beads, as this is where we’ll begin the next step.
STEP 10
Pick 3 black beads.
Skip the middle blue bead and pass the needle through the next bead.
Pick 2 black beads.
Pass the needle through the middle blue bead.
Pick 2 black beads.
Pass the needle through the middle blue bead.
Pick 2 black beads.
Pass the needle through the 2nd blue bead. Now, repeat the pattern until you reach the end.
Congratulations on completing your beaded necklace pendant! Whether you decided to use it as a stunning necklace or versatile earrings, you’ve crafted a piece that combines tradition with your personal touch. Remember, beading is all about creativity and experimentation, so don’t hesitate to try different colors and bead sizes to make each piece uniquely yours. If you enjoyed this tutorial, check out my other beading projects for more inspiration. Happy beading
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