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Newbie here. I understand the peyote stitch can be odd or even count. Can you tell me why I would choose one over the other? And I am having a hard time finding patterns for even count, plenty of odd count though.

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If your pattern has an odd number of rows across it will be an odd count design. If it has an even number of rows across it will be an even count design. Designs are more often odd count because they come to a sharp point at a center bead line, where the center line in even count is between the beads.

The good news is that you can easily make your own patterns! Download out seed bead graph paper, get some colored markers or pencils and design away!


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