Brick Stitch / Beading Pattern Paper

Create professional beading pattern grids for brick stitch, peyote, and loom. Miyuki Delica bead presets, custom mm or inch, rounded cells. Multiple paper sizes (A3–A6, Letter, Legal, and more). Instant PDF download.

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How to Use the Beading Pattern Paper Generator

This tool creates beading pattern grids: a sheet with rounded rectangular cells sized to match your bead dimensions. Choose from 15/0, 11/0, 10/0, or 8/0 Miyuki Delica presets, or set custom bead width and height in mm or inch. Cell scale can be 100% (actual size) up to 500% for easier viewing when planning designs (default 200%). Select brick stitch (horizontal offset), peyote (vertical offset), or loom (square grid). Row numbers run 1, 2, 3… from bottom to top along the left; for brick and loom you can also show the same numbers on the right. Optional column markers label every 10th column when enabled. Export as PDF, PNG, or SVG. All processing runs in your browser; nothing is uploaded.

How to Design Your Beading Grid

Input Mode: Preset (bead type) or custom mm or inch for bead dimensions.
Bead Type: Select 15/0, 11/0, 10/0, or 8/0 Delica. 11/0 is the most common.
Stitch Type: Brick stitch (horizontal offset), Peyote (vertical offset), or Loom / square grid (no offset).
Grid Numbers: Toggle row numbers (left; optional right side for brick and loom) and column markers (every 10th column).
Bead Roundness: 0% square to 50% circle. 15% is typical.
Cell Scale: 100%, 200%, 300%, 400%, or 500%. Default 200%.
Paper: Sizes such as A3–A6, Letter, Legal, Tabloid, Pocket; portrait or landscape.
Export: Download as PDF, PNG, or SVG.

Features

Delica Presets: 15/0, 11/0, 10/0, 8/0 with accurate dimensions.
Custom Sizing: Set bead width and height in mm or inch for specialty beads.
Brick, Peyote, Loom: Brick = horizontal offset rows; Peyote = vertical offset columns; Loom = square grid, no offset.
Rounded Cells: Adjust corner roundness from square to circle.
Industry Numbering: Row 1 at bottom, columns right to left. Start bottom-right.
Formats: Export as PDF (print), PNG (300 DPI), or SVG.

Common Uses

Earrings: Brick stitch and peyote earring patterns.
Charms: Small beadwork designs.
Loom Work: Pattern planning for bead looms.

Tips

11/0 Delica: Most patterns use this size.
Portrait: Common for earrings and tall charms.
Column Markers: Every 10 beads for easy tracking.

Why This Tool

Free: Completely free to use, no account required.
Private: Runs entirely in your browser; nothing is uploaded.
Accurate: Bead dimensions match Miyuki Delica specifications.
Unlimited: Generate and download as many files as you need.

Coral Pop — 11/0 Brick Stitch

High-contrast brick stitch grid: electric cyan bead outlines on soft coral blush — perfect for earring and charm pattern planning.

Pro Tips for Beading Patterns

11/0 Delica: The standard size for most brick stitch and peyote patterns.
Numbering: Numbers start at bottom-right (1). Rows go bottom to top; columns right to left.
Column Markers: Enable to see every 10th column for easier counting.
Rounded Cells: 15% roundness mimics the look of actual beads.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about the Beading Pattern Paper Generator

What are Miyuki Delica beads?

Delica beads are cylinder-shaped glass beads with precise, uniform dimensions. They are popular for brick stitch, peyote, and loom work. The 11/0 size (1.6 × 1.3 mm) is the most commonly used.

What is the difference between brick stitch and peyote?

**Brick stitch** uses horizontal offset: each row is shifted by half a bead width, like bricks in a wall. **Peyote** uses vertical offset: each column is shifted by half a bead height. **Loom** uses a square grid with no offset—beads align in straight rows and columns. Brick and peyote create a staggered grid; loom creates a regular grid.

Why do numbers start at the bottom right?

This is the industry standard for beading patterns. You typically start working from the bottom right corner, so row 1 is at the bottom and column 1 is on the right.

Is the beading pattern paper tool free?

Yes. The Brick Stitch / Beading Pattern Paper Generator is free to use. Create and download as many sheets as you need, in PDF, PNG, or SVG, with no registration.

What file formats can I download?

You can download in **PDF** (best for printing), **PNG** (raster image, 300 DPI), and **SVG** (vector, editable).