Choose the structure
Begin with a ladder row. Choose a strip that alternates between N and N−1 beads, or a centered triangle that loses one bead on every row.
BEADWORK & BRACELETS / YOUR NEXT PROJECT
Brick stitch pattern maker
Draw staggered brick-stitch strips or decreasing triangles, with a ladder base and row shaping labels.
How to use this tool ↓Loading editor…
Row 1 is at the bottom. Numbers at the left identify working rows, not full visual bands.
Edit a position / replace a color
PDF includes construction notes, color key, numbered placement tiles and working-order rows. Save JSON for editing. PNG/PDF are reference exports.
Working-order word chart
| Symbol | Code | Color | Beads | With spares |
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BEADWORK & BRACELETS / MAKE WITH A PLAN
A ladder foundation. A pattern to follow.
Begin with a ladder row. Choose a strip that alternates between N and N−1 beads, or a centered triangle that loses one bead on every row.
A ladder foundation
Row 1 is the ladder base. The pattern grows upward, with the pickup direction reversing on each row.
Controlled shaping
The editor protects positions outside the chosen shape. A triangle must end with at least two beads.
From chart to supplies
Count every structural bead, including the foundation and background. Keep the editable JSON, then export a PDF, PNG, word chart or CSV.
How to use this tool
Refine the motif
Set your own color codes, then draw or convert an image. Use numbered symbols, coordinate edits and row highlighting to check the design.
Follow the working order
Read the construction notes and word chart. Measure a sample before relying on size estimates; add your own finishing and closure allowances.
Current chart construction and pickup notes
Frequently asked questions
Can I draw arbitrary holes or freeform outlines?
Not in this version. Supported shapes are an alternating-width strip and a decreasing triangle. Erase changes a bead to the background color; it does not remove a structural bead.
Why does the strip alternate bead counts?
Its rows alternate N and N−1 beads so the half-bead offsets fit. The word chart labels the decreases and increases. Follow the linked technique guide for the starting pair and end-of-row thread passes.
Are these official brand color codes?
No. The starter colors are illustrative. Enter your own code, name and hex reference for each color. Screen matching is approximate; confirm your beads or thread against a physical sample.
Does the size estimate include finishing?
No. It uses the horizontal and vertical pitch you enter. Thread tension, bead variation, clasps, ties and edge treatments are separate. For cuffs, the unwrapped path is not a guaranteed inside wrist measurement.
Can I reopen the exported files?
JSON preserves the editable chart. PNG, PDF, CSV and word charts are exports, not project files. Your browser draft is local to this device; save JSON before clearing browser data.