The Big Book of Beading Patterns: For Peyote Stitch, Square Stitch, Brick Stitch, and Loomwork Designs

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Beading
BIG
BOOK OF
Patterns
For peyote stitch, right angle weave, square stitch,
brick stitch, herringbone, and loomwork designs
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Basics 1
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Introduction................................................... 4
Basics............................................................... 5
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Geometric.and.Abstract.Patterns... 33
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Publisher’s Cataloging-in-Publication Data Hearts.and.more.hearts.....................................35
The big book of beading patterns : for peyote Peyote.pendants...............................................36
stitch, right angle weave, square stitch, brick stitch,
Art.Deco.inspiration...........................................38
herringbone, and loomwork designs / from the
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Colored blocks ..................................................49 Daisies and roses .............................................92
Alaskan tapestry ...............................................50 Autumn afternoon .............................................93
Scottish tartan ..................................................51 Out West ...........................................................94
Neon diamonds ................................................52 Mushroom ........................................................95
Celtic motifs .....................................................53 Rose barrette ....................................................96
Folk hearts .......................................................54 Pocket of posies ...............................................97
African mudcloth ..............................................56 Summer gardens ..............................................98
Bouquet earrings ..............................................99
Holiday Patterns ...................................... 59 Flower garden bag ..........................................100
Kiss and tell ......................................................60 Poinsettias ......................................................101
Bunny party ......................................................61 Flower vases ..................................................102
Wild hares ........................................................62 Cherokee Rose ...............................................103
Star-spangled links ...........................................63 Adirondacks ...................................................104
Uncle Sam ........................................................64 Strawberries ...................................................105
American sweetheart ........................................66 Daisy band .....................................................106
A good witch ....................................................67
Trick or treat .....................................................68 Miscellaneous Patterns .....................107
Mr. and Mrs. Bones ...........................................69 Gauguin paintings ...........................................108
Snowman .........................................................70 Circus clowns .................................................110
Santas repeat ...................................................71 Mona Lisa ......................................................112
Rosy-cheeked Santa .........................................72 Southwestern motif ........................................113
Snowfakes .......................................................73 Alphabet pendants ..........................................114
Holiday necklace ..............................................74 House amulet .................................................116
Ornaments........................................................75 Beaded wristwatches .....................................118
Santa and reindeer ...........................................76 Caribbean cruise ............................................120
Candy canes .....................................................77 Piano keys ......................................................122
Angels ..............................................................78 Puzzle pieces ..................................................123
Santa face ........................................................80 Sci-f flmstrip .................................................124
Ruler ..............................................................125
Mythological Creature Patterns ...... 81 Manhattan skyline ..........................................126
Fairy with fower ...............................................82 Lighthouse......................................................127
Garden fairy ......................................................84 Photo-frame pendant ......................................128
Gryphon............................................................85 Red hat ...........................................................129
Mermaid ...........................................................86 Burning candle ...............................................130
Unicorn .............................................................87
Angels and devils .............................................88 Bonus Projects .......................................131
Loominosity ....................................................132
Plant, Flower, and Landscape Victorian spirit ................................................139
Patterns ........................................................ 89
The great outdoors ...........................................90 Contributors .............................................142
Spring fowers ..................................................91
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Contents
Say you have a favorite fower, or
are fond of a particular Art Deco design,
or have a weakness for fairies or pandas or
lighthouses. By following a beading pattern
like the 102 included in this book, you can
create a beaded version of that image to
wear or display in your home.

These patterns can be used in a variety of
ways — a square or rectangular pattern can
become the side of a purse or amulet bag,
while other pieces can become the pendant
for a necklace. Work loops at the top of the
design, and you’ve got a wall hanging. Long,
narrow designs make great bracelets, and
small-scale patterns easily become earrings.
We’ve even included patterns for a barrette,
a business card holder, and a picture
frame. Once you’ve practiced working
with patterns, challenge yourself to create
something as in-depth as the bonus projects,
Jennifer Creasey’s “Victorian spirit” necklace
and Naomi Sakuma’s “Loominosity” beaded
lamp.
The patterns included here can be worked in
a variety of stitches, including peyote, brick,
square, and right-angle weave, or on a loom.
The Basics section provides an explanation
of how to work these stitches, as well as
information about adding fringe to your
beaded picture or creating a spiral stitch
rope to turn your beadwork into a necklace.
It’s your work, so feel free to experiment and
get creative!
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Introduction
WORKING WITH Overhand knot thread bridge in the previous row
THREAD Make a loop with from back to front, and sew back up
the thread. Pull the through the new bead. The last stitch
Conditioning thread tail through the loop, in the row will be positioned above
Use either microcrystalline wax or and tighten. the last two beads in the row below,
beeswax (not candle wax or paraffin) and the row will be one bead shorter
or Thread Heaven to condition nylon Square knot than the previous row.
thread. Wax smooths the nylon fibers [1] Cross the left-
and adds tackiness that will stiffen hand end of the
your beadwork slightly. Thread thread over the right,
Heaven adds a static charge that and bring it under
causes the thread to repel itself, so and back up.
don’t use it with doubled thread. [2] Cross the end
Stretch the thread, then pull it that is now on the To increase at the end of the row, add
through the conditioner. right over the left, a second stitch to the final thread
go through the loop, bridge in the row.
Adding thread and pull both ends
To add a thread, sew into the to tighten.
beadwork several rows prior to the
point where the last bead was added. Surgeon’s knot
Weave through the beadwork, [1] Cross the left-hand end of the
following the thread path of the thread over the right twice. Pull
stitch. Tie a few half-hitch knots (see to tighten. To increase within a row, add a
Half-hitch knot) between beads, and [2] Cross the end second stitch to the same thread
exit where the last stitch ended. that is now on the bridge as the previous stitch.
right over the left,
Ending thread go through the Tubular brick stitch
To end a thread, weave back into loop, and tighten. [1] Begin with a ladder of beads,
the beadwork, following the existing and join the ends to form a ring (see
thread path and tying two or three Ladder stitch). Position the thread to
half-hitch knots (see Half-hitch knot) OFF-LOOM STITCHING exit the top of a bead.
between beads as you go. Change [2] Following the instructions for
directions as you weave so the thread Flat brick stitch flat brick stitch, pick up two beads
crosses itself. Sew through a few [1] Begin with a to begin the row. Stitch around the
beads after the last knot, and trim ladder of beads (see ring in brick stitch.
the thread. Ladder stitch), and [3] Join the first and last beads of
position the thread the round by sewing down through
to exit the top of the the first bead and up through the
KNOTS last bead. The ends of each new last bead. c b a
row will be offset slightly from
Half-hitch knot the previous row. To work in the Crossweave technique
Pass the needle under typical method, which results in Crossweave is a beading technique in
the thread between progressively decreasing rows, pick which you string beads on both ends
two beads. A loop up two beads. Sew under the thread of a thread or cord and then cross the
will form as you bridge between the second and third ends through another bead.
pull the thread beads in the previous row from back c
through. Cross back to front. Sew up through the second Hearrbingbone
over the thread bead added, down through the first [1] Start with an even number of
between the beads, bead, and back up through the beads stitched into a ladder (see
sew through the second bead. Ladder stitch). Turn the ladder, if
loop, and pull gently [2] For the row’s necessary, so your thread exits the end
to draw the knot remaining stitches, bead pointing up.
into the beadwork. pick up one bead
per stitch. Sew a
under the next c
b
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[2]bPick up twc o beads, and sew down the opposite direction. This creates a through the next up-bead in the
througah the next bead in the ladder double thread path along both edges previous row (d–e). To count peyote
(a–b). Sew up through the third bead of the ladder and aligns the beads stitch rows, count the total number
in the ladder, pick up two beads, and right next to each other, but fills the of beads along both straight edges.
sew down through the fourth bead bead holes with extra thread, which
(b–c). Repeat across the ladder. can cause a problem if you are using Flat odd-count peyote
beads with small holes. Odd-count peyote is the same as
even-count peyote, except for the
b c
a b Alternative method turn on odd-numbered rows, where
the last bead of the row can’t be
a b attached in the usual way because
c a there is no up-bead to sew through.
[3a ] bTo make a turn, sew down Work the traditional odd-row
through the end bead in the previous [1] Pick up all the beads you nbeed turn as follows:
row and backc through the last bead of to reach the length your pattern [1] Begin as for flat even-count
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bead in the previous row, and sew up the second-to-last bead again in the count, stopping before adding the
through the following bead (b–c). same direction (a–b). last two beads.
Continue caddb ing pairs of beads across b
the row. Yoau mady choose to hide the a
edge thread by picking up an accent c
a
or smaller bead before you sew back
through the clasbt bead of the pair you b
just added. [2] Fold the next loose bead so it sits
parallel to the previous bead in the
Ladder stitch ladder, and sew through the loose [2] Work a figure-8 turn at the end
Traditional method bead in the same direction (a–b). of row 3: Pick up the next-to-last
Continue sewing back through each bead (#7), and sew through #2, then
a b
bead until you exit the last bead of #1 (a–b). Pick up the last bead of the
the ladder. brow (#8), and sew through #2, #3, #7,
c
Peyote stitch a #2, #1, and #8 (b–c).
[1] Pick up two beads, sew through Flat even-count peyote
the first bead again, and then sew
through the second bead (a–b). e
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previous bead, and then sewing
through the new beadc (bb–c). [1] Pick up an even number of beads
Continue for the desired length. (a–b). These beads will shift to form [3] You can work this turn at the
the first two rows as you stitch row 3. end of each odd-numbered row, but
a b
[2] To begin row 3, pick up a bead, this edge will be stiffer than the
skip the last bead strub ng in the other. Instead, in subsequent odd-
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This technique produces uneven (b–c). For each stitch, pick up a bead, thread bridge immediately below.
tension along the ladder of beads skip a bead in the previous row, and Sew back through the last bead
because of the alternating pattern sew through the next bead, exiting added to begin the next row.
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thread bridge on the opposite edge previous rows and are referred to as Tubular peyote stitch
bectwbeen the same two beads. You can “up-beads.” follows the same
easily correct the uneven tension by [3] For each stitch in subsequent stitching pattern as
zigzagging back through the beads in rows, pick up a bead, and sew flat peyote, but Knot
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Basics
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you work in rounds. After finishing a
d f [1] Start with an even number of row, pick up two
beads in a ring. beads and sew
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ring. Pick up a bead, skip a bead in Snug them up to
the ring, and sew through the next the beadwork, and [1] String the required number of
z bead. Repeat to complete the round. then resume stitching beads for the first row. Then pick up
[3] You need to step up to be in in peyote. the first bead of the second row. Sew
mm
jj hh ff dd bb position for the next round. Sew through the last bead of the first row
through the first bead added in Zipping up or joining peyote and the first bead of the second row
round 3 (a–b). Pick up a bead, and To join two again. The new bead sits on top of
sew through sections of a flat the bead in the previous row, and the
the second Round 4 peyote piece holes are parallel.
bead in Round 3 invisibly, match up
round 3 (b–c). c b a the two pieces so
Repeat to the end rows fit
achieve the together. “Zip up”
desired length. Round 2 Round 1 the pieces by
zigzagging [2] Pick up the second bead of row
Two-drop peyote through the 2, and sew through the next bead in
up-beads on both ends. row 1 and the new bead in row 2.
Repeat this step for the entire row.
Right angle weave
Two-drop peyote follows the same
stitching pattern as basic flat or LOOMWORK
tubular peyote, but you work with
pairs of beads instead of single beads. Set up the warp
[1] To start the first row of right
angle weave, pick up four beads, and
tie them into a ring. Sew through the
first three beads again.
Start with an even number of beads
divisible by four. Pick up two beads c
(stitch 1 of row 3), skip two beads,
b
and sew through the next two beads. a
Repeat across the row or round. Tie the end of the spool of thread to
a screw or hook at the end of the
Peyote decrease [2] Pick up three beads. Sew through loom. Bring the thread over one
[1] At the point of decrease, go the last bead of the previous ring (a–b), spring and across to the spring at the
through two beads in the previous row. and continue through the first two other end of the loom. Wrap the
beads picked up in this stitch (b–c). thread around the back of the rod
behind the bottom spring and back
to the spring at the top of the loom.
Continue wrapping the thread
[2] In the next row, when you between springs, keeping the threads
reach the two-bead space, pick up a bead’s width apart until you have
one bead. one more warp thread than the
[3] Continue adding three beads per number of beads in the width of
stitch until the first row is the desired the pattern. Keep the tension even,
length. You are sewing rings in a but not too tight. Secure the last
figure-8 pattern, alternating direction warp thread to a hook or screw
with each stitch. on the loom, then cut the thread
from the spool.
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Basics
Weave the pattern Decreasing FINISHING TECHNIQUES
Whip stitch
knot
To decrease, sew under the end warp
thread of the row you just complet-
ed, and sew back through the beads
you’ll omit in the decrease row. Wrap To join two layers of fabric with a
Tie the end of a 1-yd. (.9m) length of the working thread around the warp finished edge, exit one layer. Cross
thread to the first warp thread just thread that will be the left edge of over the edge diagonally, and stitch
below the spring at the top of the the decrease row. Pick up the beads through both layers in the same
loom. Bring the needle under the needed for the decrease row, and direction about 1 ⁄16 in. (2mm) away
warp threads. String the first row of position them. At the other end, skip from where your thread exited.
beads as shown on the pattern and the warps to the right of the beads Repeat for the length of the join.
slide them to the knot. that will be omitted, and sew back
through the newly added beads. Spiral rope
Bead chains made in spiral
Finishing the loomwork rope are good straps for amulet
[1] To remove the beadwork from bags and purses or to display
the loom, carefully cut the warp your wall hangings. Most
threads as close to the screw or hook spiral rope chains are made of
knot as possible. two colors, one for the “core”
beads and a different one for
the “outer” beads.
[1] Condition 8 ft. (2.4m) of
thread and use it doubled.
String 4 core beads and 3 outer
Push the beads up between the warp beads, leaving an 8-in.
threads with your finger. (20cm) tail.
[2] Go through the 4 core
[2] Starting with the end warp on the beads again in the same
right side, thread a needle, and sew direction so the beads
through the first bead in the end row. form a ring.
Sew through the bead below it, the [3] Add 1 core bead and 3
first bead again, and the next bead in outer beads. Skip the first
knot the row. Repeat, moving down the end core bead and go through
row. At the end of the row, sew into the next 3 core beads.
the beadwork, and end the thread. [4] Go through the new
[3] For the next warp, sew over and core bead and adjust the
under the weft threads of the first two new outer beads to sit
Sew back through the beads, keeping rows, then sew through a bead in row against the first group of
the needle above the warp threads. 2. Work as in step 2 to secure and end outer beads. Keep the ten-
Repeat, following the pattern row the thread. Repeat with the remaining sion firm as you work.
by row. Once you complete the last warp threads, moving away from the [5] Repeat step 3 and 4
row, secure the working thread by end row as you end each thread. until your rope is the
weaving it into the beadwork. [4] Repeat on the other end with the desired length.
remaining warp threads, making sure
to maintain even tension throughout Fringing edges
the strip of loomwork. If you pull too Fringe is optional for amulet bags
hard, the beads will bunch up. and beaded wall hangings, but if
you’re going to add it, don’t skimp.
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Basics
Thin, spread-out fringe often detracts Branched [3] After each roll, grasp the thread
from the beauty of a piece. fringe with your other hand while you
Branched fringe reposition your fingers for the next
Basic fringes adds a lot of roll. You need to put a lot of twist in
When you make fringe, you need fullness. The the thread for a good fringe—even
to snug up the fringe beads to the branches can be more for long fringe or large beads.
bottom of the beadwork so thread as long as you Keep your fringes consistent by
doesn’t show between the two areas, wish. String at counting the number of times you
but you don’t want to tighten the least 10 beads. roll the thread.
fringe so much that it hangs stiffly Skip the last [4] When you have rolled in enough
with no movement or drape. In order bead and go twist, continue to hold the thread
to tighten fringe, it’s absolutely criti- back up two above the twist to keep it, but let the
cal that you do not split the original to three beads. needle end dangle and run your free
thread when you take your needle String two to fingers toward the needle to relax this
back up the fringe beads. It’s easier four beads. part of the thread.
to tighten a fringe if you hold the end Skip the last [5] Weave
bead or beads as you pull the thread. bead and go the thread
up the remaining one to three beads back into
Plain fringe and two to three more beads on the the bead-
Come out a bead on the edge main branch. Continue making short work for a
of the beadwork and string branches until you are back at the top few beads. b
the desired fringe beads. Skip of the main branch. If you wish, you To retain the
the last bead and go back up can hang small accent beads at the twist, hold the thread against the end
all the others. If you miss a tips of some of the branches. bead until the last possible moment
bead as you are going back before pulling the thread tight
up the fringe, it will hang jag- Twisted fringe through the beads (photo b). If the
gedly and thread will show. After being worked for a while, fringe doesn’t have sufficient twist,
thread has a natural tendency to pull it out and twist some more.
Picot fringe twist back up on itself. You can use [6] At this point, the twist has not
[1] String like plain fringe, either parallel filament thread (such been secured and will escape over
but skip the bottom three as Nymo) or twisted, plied thread time. You need to knot after each
beads on the way back up. (such as Silamide). With filament fringe with a half hitch around a
thread, you will have to add all the thread in the beadwork to retain the
Dangle bead fringe twist; with plied thread, you add twist. If you’re making a continuous
[2] String the seed beads more twist to what is already there. fringe, seal the last knot with clear
for the fringe and 1 to 3 Twisted fringe is time consuming but nail polish by dabbing a drop on the
more for a dangle loop. the result is worth the trouble. knot with the tip of your needle.
String the dangle bead and [1] Work with single thread and [7] You may
the same number of loop string twice the length of beads need- need to bend the
beads. Skip the first group ed for a fringe plus a few more to fringe at the
of loop beads and go back allow for the shortening caused by middle and
up the fringe beads. the twist. shape it so the
Push the twist is even
Loop fringe beads up to throughout the
String twice as many beads the beadwork. length (photo c). c
as needed for the [2] Grasp the
fringe length. thread a few Picot edging
Don’t go back inches below To finish the edges of a a flat band or
up any of them. the strung a panel, exit an edge bead. Pick up one
Instead sew beads and roll to three beads to form your picot.
through the next it between the pads of your thumb Stitch down through the next edge
bead on the edge and forefinger (photo a). If you roll bead, and up through the following
of the beadwork plied thread the wrong way, the plies edge bead. Repeat for the length of
to form a loop. will separate, so reverse direction. the beadwork.
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