Make your beads bloom into tiny flowers! Follow How to Make a Daisy Chain Beading Stitch and create a beautiful design for your next craft project.
The daisy chain is one of the easiest bead stitches to learn, making it a good choice for children and beginners. You only need a needle, thread, and beads to get started. You can use different bead sizes and types because you can adjust the number of petals to fit around the center bead. Round beads usually make better-looking flowers than cylinder beads. Most types of bead thread will also work, as long as the needle can pass through the beads several times.
You can use daisy chains to make bracelets, anklets, necklaces, eyeglass chains, purse straps, and other accessories. They are also a great way to use leftover beads or mix different colors to create flowers with colorful petals.
In this tutorial, you’ll learn two ways to make a daisy chain. The first method connects the flowers, with each daisy joining the next one. The second method creates separate flowers along the chain. You can make both styles using your favorite bead colors or create handmade pieces to give as gifts.
What You’ll Need
- Beading needle
- Beads (in the size and type of your choosing)
- Bead thread
- Scissors
How to Make a Daisy Chain Beading Stitch
Instructions
Start the Daisy Chain Stitch
First, cut a length of bead thread. The amount you need depends on how long you want your chain to be. For a bracelet, an arm’s length of thread is usually enough.
Next, pick up six beads for the petals using your needle. Slide them down the thread, leaving a 6-inch tail. Pass the needle through the first bead again to form a circle.
Make a Circle with the Beads
Pull the thread firmly to bring all the beads together and form a circle.
Add a Center Bead to the Daisy
Pick up one bead for the center of the flower and slide it down to the circle. Skip the next two beads and pass your needle through the third bead. Insert the needle from the bottom of the bead so the thread comes out through the top.
Complete the First Daisy Stitch
Pull the thread gently to move the center bead into the middle of the circle. Tighten the thread to hold the beads in place. You are now ready to make the next daisy.
Start the Second Daisy Stitch
Pick up four petal beads with your needle. Then, pass the needle through the bead just below the one you came out of in the previous step. Insert the needle from the bottom of the bead, as shown in the picture. This helps connect the daisies firmly and makes the chain stronger.
Add a Center Bead to the Daisy
Pick up one bead for the center of the second flower. Just like before, skip two beads and pass your needle through the third bead. Insert the needle from the bottom of the bead.
Continue Adding Daisies
Pull the thread gently to bring the center bead into the middle of the flower. Keep adding more daisies using the same steps as the second flower. Continue until your chain reaches the desired length. Finally, tie a knot at the ends or attach a clasp to finish your daisy chain.
Daisy Chain Variation
In the previous tutorial, the daisies connect to each other, so it can be difficult to see where one flower ends and the next begins. This variation makes each flower look separate, with two petals joining the flowers together.
For this version, you will use six petal beads for each daisy instead of four. It also looks better when you use at least two different colors for the petals.
Start the Daisy Chain with One Petal Color
Cut your bead thread to the length you need, leaving a 6-inch tail. Pick up six beads of the same color to make a circle. Next, add one bead for the flower center. Skip two petal beads and pass your needle through the third bead to hold the center bead in place. Pull the thread gently to tighten the flower.
Join the Next Daisy Flower
Pick up two beads in your chosen petal color for the next daisy. Pass your needle through the bead just below the bead where your thread is coming out. Then, pass it through the bead where the thread is coming out. This creates a ladder stitch. To complete the stitch, pass your needle back through the two new petal beads (the yellow beads in this tutorial).
Add Petals to the Daisy
Pick up four more petal beads for the second flower. Pass your needle through the first of the two beads you added in the ladder stitch to form a circle. Do not stitch through both beads, as this can make the flowers uneven. Pull the thread gently to tighten the circle.
Add a Center Bead to the Daisy
Pick up one bead for the flower center. Skip two petal beads and pass your needle through the next bead. Make sure you stitch in the same direction as before. Pull the thread gently to tighten the flower.
Add Petals for the Next Flower
Pick up two petal beads for the next flower and join them using a ladder stitch. Then, pick up four more petal beads and pass your needle through the first of the two beads to form a circle. Add a center bead and stitch through the bead on the opposite side of the circle. Repeat these steps to make more daisies until your chain reaches the desired length.
