Swirl Necklace — Beading PDF Tutorial | StormDuo Beads & Pearls

Repeating flower-shaped components linked into a necklace that sits beautifully on the collarbone — the Swirl Necklace is built using Storm Duo beads and is more impressive than the stitch count suggests.

Each component is worked as a small circular medallion using Storm Duos, fire polished beads, and seed beads, then joined with 6mm round beads as the connecting focal point. The necklace curves naturally when assembled, and finishes with a magnetic clasp of your choice. Three length options are included in the pattern — 13, 14, or 15 components — so you can customise the fit. A great project for beaders ready to tackle a repeating component design.

This is a 5-page PDF tutorial with step-by-step instructions, joining guidance, and progress photos throughout.

Bead list (for 14-component necklace): 112 Storm Duo beads, 15 × 6mm round beads, 144 × 3mm fire polished beads, 7g size 11 seed beads (A), 7g size 11 seed beads (B), 7g size 15 seed beads (C), 1 magnetic clasp. (13- and 15-component quantities also included in PDF.)

Skill level: Beginner. Techniques: Bead weaving with two-hole shaped beads (Storm Duo), component construction, joining.

On A String is a small Australian beading business created by Paula — a beader, teacher, and maker who believes the craft is better when it’s shared. Every tool is designed from the beading table. Every tutorial is written from experience.