How to RAW (Cross-weaving).pdf

Two-Needle Right Angle Weave (Cross-Weaving)

Next unit, working vertically

Left needle

strings all 3 new

beads

Right needle

strings all 3 new

beads

W E

Turn to the

Right (East)

Turn to the

Left (West)

Starting unit Ï string 4 beads, cross threads through last

bead strung, pull 4-bead ÑdiamondÒ to center of thread. If

desired, use a bit of tape to tack it to your working surface

so it doesnÔt flip around as subsequent units are worked.

For further diagrams and a comparison with the single-needle method of right angle weave, see

ÑThe Right Angle Compass,Ò #9460 at Bead-Patterns.com or #5965 at Sova-Enterprises.com

Two-Needle Right Angle Weave (Cross-Weaving)

When the crossing bead is on the

right-hand needle:

Figure 1 : Pull the Ñcrossing beadÒ off the end of the needle (hold the threads in

your palms to maintain tension, just as you would when tying a knot).

(procedure is reversed when

crossing bead is on the left needle)

Figure 2 : ÑPinchÒ method

for keeping right thread at

the bottom of the bead hole

so that it wonÔt be snagged

by the incoming needle.

Or, drape right thread over

index finger and hold it in

place with middle finger and

thumb to keep it tight at

bottom of bead hole.

Figures 3 & 4 : Pass back through the crossing bead with the other needle.

When this needle is halfway through the crossing bead, grasp itstip between

your thumb and side of your index finger (of the hand thatÔs holding the

crossing bead).This allows you to release the needle end from your other hand,

which then picks up the dangling stringing needle. This maneuver magically

crosses the threads and exchanges the needles from one hand to the other.

Pull the needles in opposite directions to slide the crossing bead down to the

beadwork, in the same manner as you would tighten an overhand knot.