Starter Strip Information_Square Stitch.pdf

Starter Strip - Square Stitch

A “Starter Strip” can be used to make starting Square Stitch projects easier. Once the “Starter Strip” is

made it can be used over and over. The example is for a short “Starter Strip. Create yours as long as you

desire.

Color separations make counting easier.

Use this side when project uses predominately Light colors.

10 beads

Use this side when project uses predominately Dark colors.

Using the Starter Strip for a Project , size = 24 beads (12 for each 1/2 row) .

WASTE thread : one that be will removed. When removed, the project separates from the “Starter Strip.

I suggest using “Power Pro” 6 to 10 lb for the waste thread, It is harder to pierce. Or use a thicker thread

like ”D” Nymo. When creating large projects used multiple WASTE threads (so they can be pulled out).

While weaving additional rows to this row take care NOT to pierce the WASTE thread. Piercing the WASTE

thread will make it nearly impossible to separate the project piece from the STARTER STRIP.

Pattern Row 1a= 12 beads Row 1b = 12 beads

These beads are part of your project, watch pattern for correct color placement.

Row 1a: Red thread path = WASTE thread. Add the 12 beads (one at a time, working left to right) and then

exit “starter strip” as indicated. Add Stop Bead. This Waste thread continues on to complete Row 1b.

Tie on a “STOP” bead to

the end. Loop around

STOP bead 2-3 times.

This Waste

Thread should

be long

enough to

complete the

row.

Row 1b: Green thread path, Right to left. SAME WASTE THREAD, weave to exit ‘X’ bead on the starter strip,

* Pick up a bead for row 1b, insert needle through BROWN bead in starter strip * (marked O). Repeat

*to* .

O X

This Waste

Thread

continues on

to add row 1b.

With a NEW thread Start the next row of beadwork using the Square Stitch Technique.

After 6 to 8 rows have been added, pull out the WASTE thread.