Who better embodies the magic of Christmas than the little soldier from the famous Nutcracker ballet ? (Yes, you're right too if your first answer is: Santa Cl aus!) But still!
Thanks to the brickstitch technique (ideal for learning bead weaving) give life to this adorable character, who will fit perfectly into your Christmas world by becoming either: a DIY tree decoration, a table decoration, a place card or a glass marker (by making several weavings with different colors) or any other good idea (brooch, refrigerator magnet...). But that's for you to decide.
Our partner Pauline Eline, creator at the origin of the diagram (and that we thank for sharing) offers you here two versions of her weaving. The first one more classic with the traditional colors of Christmas (red, gold) and a second more original version with a pink costume set. Of course, and as always in creation, the possibilities are numerous (not to say infinite) and you can let your imagination run free to personalize your DIY Christmas decoration. For that, we let you explore all the references of Miyuki Delicates 11/0 available on our site.
And for more DIY Christmas weaving ideas, go to our tutorials area. Use the filters to refine your search by project (jewelry, decorations) and by theme.
It's up to you! Don't forget to share your creation inspired by this tutorial and to identify Perles&Co and our partner designer Pauline Eline.
As is often the case with brickstitch weaving, you start by weaving the longest line. I chose to start with the left leg (follow the red arrow) from the bottom to the top.
Assemble the first line "in ladder" by making sure to tighten the beads to have a weaving as rigid as possible.
Once the left leg is finished, weave the right leg. For the second leg, use the ladder technique to weave the beads, then continue your weaving as normal.
Once your weaving is complete, remember to pass your needle back a few times. This will allow you to block your beads.
And there you have it, your Nutcracker is finished!
You can stiffen it by coating it with a side of "white glue" or "glue varnish". Lay it flat (glue side down on a parchment paper) until it dries.
You can then add a pin support, or stick it on an object.
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