Eight pointed stars are found all over the world. To some Native American tribes, this star represents the sun. Square/loom stitch give us the opportunity to bring this symbol into our bead work.

I have worked this barrette with both 8/0 and 11/0 beads. The 11/0 beads make the smallest barrette that I have ever created using a metal barette back. It would be ideal for a smaller child or as a side accent barrette.

Finished dimensions for each bead type are listed below. The fringe diagram is also included.

The one-page pattern includes a large graph style beading chart which can be used for either size beads, a color key with suggested bead color and bead counts, a color diagram to add the optional fringe and a color key with suggested beads and bead counts for the fringe, and a color photo of the barrette in both sizes and the larger barrette with the fringe.

If you are looking for suggestions to help make the beadwork piece into a finished barrette, check out my tutorial How to Finish a Beaded Barrette which is also available on this site.

Approximate Finished size:

8/0: 2.875 x 2.25 inches
11/0: 2 x 1.5 inches

Supplies Used:

8/0 or 11/0 seed beads

Technique:

Square/Loom Stitch

Pages to Print:

1

Skill Level:

Strong Beginner
(Beaders should be familiar with Square/Loom stitch)