Brick Stitch Instructions - 2 Drop/Stack
Brick Stitch - 2 Drop/Stack
Copyright 2002 by Rita Sova
Copyright 2002 by Rita Sova
Basic information:
1. Read all material and check supplies before beginning.
2. Unless otherwise noted:
* size B Nymo beading thread
Beginning of a Brick Stitch row:
* and size 10 beading needles are used.
At the beginning of each Brick Stitch row you will always
* Bee's wax or thread condition is recommended but are optional.
add 2 bead sets.
* No knots are used.
* Patterns are read in a zig-zag fashion.
* Pick up 4 beads.
Base row(s) = left to right
* Insert needle under the and loop of thread. I prefer to aim
Next row = right to left
the needle towards myself in this step.
Next row = left to right
* Insert needle UP through the last bead set added in this
* the base row(s) are the widest row(s) of the pattern.
row (bead on the left).
* always add 2 bead sets at the beginning of each brick stitched row.
UP = the needle point is aiming UP toward the sky or ceiling.
DOWN = the needle point is aiming DOWN toward the floor or your lap.
Circle Stitch:
Circle Stitch the 1st two bead sets of each row together for stability.
2 Bead Base Row Technique - 2 Drop/Stack
* Insert needle DOWN through the bead set on the right.
Copyright 2002 by Rita Sova
* Insert needle UP through the bead set on the left.
* Snug
Tail:
Step 1: Pick up 6 beads.
NOTES: Do not let go of the triangle
1
Insert needle back through
made in step 1 while adding the 4
bead set 1 forming a triangle
beads in steps 2 & 3.
2 3
as shown.
After Step 3 is completed you may
Brick Stitch:
let go of the triangle and all beads,
The rest of the row is EASY:
Step 2: Pick up 4 beads.
beads will stay in position.
1
* Pick up 2 beads (1 bead set).
Insert needle UP through
* Insert needle through the next loop of thread (between
2
bead set 3 of the triangle.
Step 3: Insert needle UP beads 3 & 4 of previous row).
through the 1st bead set 1 * Insert needle UP through the bead set just added.
added in step 2. * SNUG
When needle is inserted up through bead set 2
Snug beads together by
3 of the triangle, keep the needle in front
gently pulling the thread to
(toward you) of the thread leading from bead
the left.
set 1 of the triangle to bead set 1 in step 1.
Repeat to the end of the row, adding
1 bead set (2 beads) at a time.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to the end of the base rows.