Right Angle Weave Fun

In this post, I will give very, very simple instructions on how to create a right angle weave. Once you learn the basics, you can add as many rows as you like. 

I plan on using this technique to create some keychains. When my keychains are finished, I will post them at a later time. 

Two projects I designed. Both contain one right angle row.

All righty then, let get onto making a Right Angle Weave Unit.

Creating Row One
Begin by stringing four beads onto your thread.


Following the first image, stitch back through the first three beads. It will create a loop. This loop is called the basic right angle weave unit or RAW for short.

A basic RAW unit is created with exactly four beads.

Following the second image, you will create the second right angle weave unit. The second unit is created by building out the first row. 

When looking at the circle you just created, find the top, bottom, left and right sides of the RAW unit. To create the second unit, you will build it off either the right or the left side. For this demo, I've used the right hand side. It's easier for me because I'm right-handed.

String on three more beads as seen in the second image. Now, using the third image, string your thread through the right bead from RAW unit one, the top bead, and then the right bead of RAW unit 2. This completes RAW unit two.

Pick up 3 more beads. This will begin RAW unit 3. As shown in image four, string your thread through the right bead from RAW unit two, the bottom bead, and then the right bead of RAW unit 3. This completes RAW unit three.

Image 5 shows the direction your thread travels while making the units. As you can see, the stitch pattern is a looping Figure Eight.

Keep adding units until you've reached your desired length. Remember, the threaded needle will alternate pointing down for one unit, then pointing towards the top for the next unit. For every new unit you wish to add, begin by threading on three additional beads. 

Congratulations! You have just created a right angle weave.

If you'd like to see a few of my other jewelry designs, visit my portfolio page found here, Teach Me Clay Portfolio. 

Look at the time. Coffee Break over. Until next time.

Dee.