Making a Oval Shape with Peyote

Row 1

When we make a oval, we first create a loop and bead off that.

You could technically create a loop of any size, but here we will start with a loop of 4 beads.

Note: I am colouring the start bead of each row in pink to help guide you.

Row 2

We are now working around the loop in an anti clockwise direction.

On this row we will now add some increases. We do this by picking up 2 beads (AA) instead of 1 (A) at certain points in the row. After each set of beads go through the Next bead of Row 1. Beads to pick up are:

Remember from the increasing/decreasing section all beads on previous row are treated the same, regardless of how they have been picked up.

Very Important: When you have added the last bead in row, your needle and thread will be extending from the last bead you picked up in loop. Continue up into the first bead in this row, ready to start the next row as shown.

Row 3

As we increased on Row 2 we now have more beads in the previous row.

After each bead picked up go through the Next bead of Row 2. Beads to pick up are:

Remember at the end of the row to go through the first bead in row, as shown:

Row 4

We will now add some more increases. After each bead(s) picked up go through the Next bead of Row 3. Beads to pick up are:

Remember at the end of the row to go through the first bead in row, as shown:

Row 5

As we increased on Row 4 we now have more beads in the previous row.

After each bead picked up go through the Next bead of Row 4. Beads to pick up are:

Remember at the end of the row to go through the first bead in row, as shown: