Step 1: Loop the threaded needle around the PINK stopper bead (ST) to secure it. Leave a six-inch tail.

Step 2: Thread 3 BLUE beads, followed by 1 GREEN bead, 1 YELLOW bead, and 1 GREEN bead (new beads are denoted by a dotted outline).

Step 3: Working TOWARDS the stopper bead

• Pick up 1 GREEN bead and pass the needle through the fifth bead from the stopper (bead 5), with the needle pointing towards the stopper.
• Pick up 1 GREEN bead and pass the needle through the third bead from the stopper (bead 3), with the needle pointing towards the stopper.
• Pick up 1 YELLOW bead and pass the needle through the first bead from the stopper (bead 1), with the needle pointing towards the stopper.

Notice that you have threaded every other bead and a zig-zag shape has formed. Pull so the beads are snug and sit like the pattern.

Step 4: Working AWAY from the stopper bead

• Pick up 1 BLUE bead and pass the needle through the first sticking-out bead from the stopper (bead 9), with the needle pointing away from the stopper.
• Pick up 1 BLUE bead and pass the needle through the second sticking-out bead from the stopper (bead 8), with the needle pointing away from the stopper.
• Pick up 1 GREEN bead and pass the needle through the third sticking-out bead from the stopper (bead 7), with the needle pointing away from the stopper.

Notice that you only threaded the beads that are sticking out to continue the zig-zag pattern. Pull so the beads are snug and sit like the pattern.

Step 5: Working TOWARDS the top (the top edge has the stopper bead)

• Pick up 1 ORANGE bead and pass the needle through the third sticking out bead from the stopper (bead 12), with the needle pointing towards the stopper.
• Pick up 1 PURPLE bead and pass the needle through the second sticking out bead from the stopper (bead 11), with the needle pointing towards the stopper.
• Pick up 1 BLUE bead and pass the needle through the first sticking out bead from the stopper (bead 10), with the needle pointing towards the stopper.

Step 6: Working AWAY from the top (the top edge has the stopper bead)

• Pick up 1 RED bead and pass the needle through the first sticking-out bead from the stopper (bead 15), with the needle pointing away from the stopper.
• Pick up 1 PURPLE bead and pass the needle through the second sticking-out bead from the stopper (bead 14), with the needle pointing away from the stopper.
• Pick up 1 PURPLE bead and pass the needle through the third sticking-out bead from the stopper (bead 13), with the needle pointing away from the stopper.

Step 7: Complete ring to desired length: Repeat stitching steps 5 and 6 (using pattern on reverse for colours) until the ring reaches desired length. Use pattern on reverse for size guidance but always confirm ring size on desired finger. The start of the work must fit into the end of work (opposite beads will be sticking out).

Step 8a - Closing the ring: Remove the stopper bead and weave the working thread through the start and end of the work in a zig-zag, as shown in orange. Pull the working thread tight so the ring closes.

Step 8b - Securing the working thread:

• Weave the working thread through the top bead at the start of the work, then weave the thread down and to the left once, as shown in pink. Pass thread through the two pink-outlined beads 2.5 times. Pull the thread snug so it is not visible.
• Weave the working thread down and to the left thrice, as shown in blue. Pass the thread through the two blue-outlined beads in a circle 3 times, pulling very tight so the thread is not visible.
• Weave the working thread up and to the left twice, with the final needle pass coming out at the back of the work, as shown in green.
• Pulling the working thread tight, snip the excess thread against the back of the work.

Step 8c - Securing the tail thread:

• Transfer the needle to the tail.
• Weave the tail thread through the top bead at the end of the work, then weave the thread down and to the right thrice, as shown in purple. Pass thread through the two purple-outlined beads in a circle 3 times. Pull the thread snug so it is not visible.
• Weave the working thread up and to the right twice, with the final needle pass coming out at the back of the work, as shown in yellow.
• Pulling the tail thread tight, snip the excess thread against the back of the work.