DIY Beaded Hoop Earrings: Two Easy Techniques (Circular Brick Stitch & Herringbone Stitch)

Updated at: 14/05/2025

Add a touch of handmade elegance to your style with these easy-to-make beaded hoop earrings! This tutorial will guide you through creating stunning, eye-catching earrings using two simple yet effective beading techniques: the circular brick stitch and the herringbone stitch. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a complete beginner, you'll find these techniques surprisingly accessible and rewarding, allowing you to personalize your jewelry with your favorite beads and colors. The possibilities for customization are endless, from vibrant gemstone combinations to subtle, sophisticated palettes.

These projects require minimal materials and are perfect for a relaxing crafting session. Forget expensive store-bought jewelry – you'll be amazed at how quickly you can create beautiful, unique earrings for yourself or as thoughtful gifts. Let's dive into the step-by-step instructions, showing you exactly how to bring these beaded hoop earring designs to life.

Preparation and Safety Guidelines

Tools Needed
  • White seed beads
  • Golden seed beads (11-0)
  • Red beads (6mm, quantity not specified)
  • 6mm Golden seed beads (8-0)
  • Basic hoop earrings
  • Beading thread (0.16mm)
  • Beading needle (number 10)
  • Three different sets of green seed beads (size 11)
Safety Guidelines
  • Always supervise children when working with small beads and wires to prevent choking hazards.
  • Use sharp scissors or wire cutters to avoid injuring yourself. Be mindful of where your fingers are positioned during cutting.
  • Avoid wearing the earrings while sleeping or showering to prevent damage or loss.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Prepare Materials for Red Hoop Earring

    • Prepare materials and thread.
    Prepare materials and thread.
    Prepare Materials for Red Hoop Earring

  2. Create Red Hoop Earring (Circular Brick Stitch)

    • Create the first line with white seed beads using circular brick stitch.
    • Add the second line with golden seed beads using circular brick stitch.
    • Add the third line with red and golden beads using circular brick stitch.
    • Secure the end with knots and trim the thread.
    Red Hoop Earring (Circular Brick Stitch): Secure the end with knots and trim the thread.Red Hoop Earring (Circular Brick Stitch): Secure the end with knots and trim the thread.Red Hoop Earring (Circular Brick Stitch): Secure the end with knots and trim the thread.Red Hoop Earring (Circular Brick Stitch): Secure the end with knots and trim the thread.
    Create Red Hoop Earring (Circular Brick Stitch)

  3. Prepare Materials for Green Hoop Earring

    • Prepare materials and thread.
    Green Ombre Hoop Earring (Herringbone Stitch): Prepare materials and thread.
    Prepare Materials for Green Hoop Earring

  4. Create Green Hoop Earring (Herringbone Stitch)

    • Create the first line with bottle green seed beads using circular brick stitch.
    • Add the second line with golden and jade green beads using herringbone stitch.
    • Add the third line with golden and jade green beads using herringbone stitch.
    • Add the fourth line with golden and parrot green beads using herringbone stitch.
    Green Ombre Hoop Earring (Herringbone Stitch): Add the fourth line with golden and parrot green beads using herringbone stitch.Green Ombre Hoop Earring (Herringbone Stitch): Add the fourth line with golden and parrot green beads using herringbone stitch.Green Ombre Hoop Earring (Herringbone Stitch): Add the fourth line with golden and parrot green beads using herringbone stitch.Green Ombre Hoop Earring (Herringbone Stitch): Add the fourth line with golden and parrot green beads using herringbone stitch.
    Create Green Hoop Earring (Herringbone Stitch)
    • Add the fifth line with golden and parrot green beads using herringbone stitch.
    • Add the sixth line with golden beads using herringbone stitch.
    • Secure the end with knots and trim the thread.
    Green Ombre Hoop Earring (Herringbone Stitch): Secure the end with knots and trim the thread.Green Ombre Hoop Earring (Herringbone Stitch): Secure the end with knots and trim the thread.Green Ombre Hoop Earring (Herringbone Stitch): Secure the end with knots and trim the thread.
    Create Green Hoop Earring (Herringbone Stitch)

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  • Secure knots are important to prevent the thread from coming loose.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Uneven Bead Tension

Reason: Inconsistent pressure while stitching leads to loose or tight areas, affecting the earring's overall shape and appearance.
Solution: Maintain consistent, gentle pressure throughout the stitching process to ensure even bead spacing and a smooth, symmetrical earring.

2. Incorrect Bead Placement/Skipped Stitch

Reason: Misplacing a bead or accidentally skipping a stitch can disrupt the pattern and create gaps or irregularities in the design.
Solution: Carefully check each stitch and bead placement before proceeding to the next to avoid errors and ensure the pattern's integrity.

FAQs

What type of beads are best for making these hoop earrings?
Seed beads, specifically size 11/0 or 8/0, are ideal for both the circular brick stitch and herringbone stitch. Their uniform size makes for cleaner, more professional-looking results. However, you can experiment with other small, uniformly sized beads as well.