The Gourd stitch can be used to make very pretty rope-style bracelets, anklets, necklaces, chokers and belts. Patterns such as daisies, chevrons, lightning bolts, god's eyes and many others can be incorporated into it. Print out the pattern page and make copies to create your own designs. Experiment and have fun with it. You can make very exotic draw-string bag covers. Adding fringe on the bottom can make it even more beautiful. Different types of fringe are explained in Chapter Two. For earrings, do about five to eight rows, then add fringe.

Alternate names for this stitch include: Round Peyote or Paoti