How to Make an Increase and a Decrease in Peyote Stitch

1. Technique for increasing in peyote stitch:

Why would you add a bead to a peyote stitch piece? This allows you to add a row to the end of the piece.

Step 1: At the end of the row, string 3 beads as shown below.

Step 2: Pass the thread back through the first of the 3 beads you just added.

Step 3: Continue weaving as usual.

An increase with a single bead uses two Brick Stitch techniques, depending on the direction in which you want to add the bead. Refer to the two diagrams below and the technical guide for the Brick Stitch.

2 - Technique for Making Decreases in Peyote Stitch

Step 1: Start with your standard weave.

Step 2: Pass the thread under the previous thread and then through the two beads, as shown below.

Step 3: Pass the thread between the beads as shown below.

Step 4: Continue weaving and pass the thread between the beads.