Beadwork / Brick stitch

Brick stitch pattern maker

Turn any image into a brick stitch pattern for earrings and motifs, with offset rows, a bead count and a written row list.

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Brick stitch: the chart and a row-by-row list come in the PDF.

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Add an image to see what you need.

How it works

  1. Add an image

    Shapes with a clear outline work best. Turn on remove background to keep only the motif.

  2. Choose the width

    Earrings are often 10 to 20 beads across at the widest row.

  3. Match your beads

    Colours are common seed bead shades. Pick the closest colour of your brand.

  4. Build from a ladder

    Start the widest row with ladder stitch, then brick stitch each row onto the one before, following the written list.

Frequently asked questions

Why are rows offset?

In brick stitch each bead sits between two beads of the row before, so every other row shifts half a bead, like bricks in a wall.

Can the pattern be a shape, not a rectangle?

Yes. Empty cells are left out, so rows can be shorter or longer. Remove the background to get the outline of your motif.

What is the difference with peyote?

Peyote offsets columns and is worked across; brick stitch offsets rows and is worked row by row onto thread bridges.