How to Stitch a Brick Stitch

A brick stitch is a stitch that is used in the art of needlework, specifically beading. The beads are placed together in such a way that they look suspiciously like a wall of bricks, hence the name. When you are through with this stitch there will be no thread left showing. It is a cool stitch when done in the correct manner.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Nymo D thread
• Size 11/0 seed beads
• Brick stitch pattern
• #12 Beading needle

1. Thread a small needle with beading thread.

2. Position 2 bubbles on your string. Return the string making sure that you are returning through the 2 bubbles, at a similar angle, creating a circle and pulling the bubbles parallel.

3. Put the 3rd bubble and cut through the 2nd bubble a second time, from the upper to lower sides.

4. Transport the thread back up completely through the 3rd bubble, from upper to lower levels.

5. Place the 4th bubble, passing through from upper to lower, then moving though the 3rd bubble from upper to lower.

6. Carry forward in this way, changing direction (upper to lower, lower to upper) on alternating bubbles.

7. Use a zig zag to secure the bubbles in place after all of the bubbles are in place on the primary row.

8. Start the next row by positioning 2 additional bubbles, and passing below the string that ties the 2nd and 3rd bubbles on the primary line.

9. Pass the thread up through the 2nd bubble and down through the 1st bubble, and then up through the 2nd bubble again.

10. Repeat Steps 1-9 for the remaining rows.

11. Sew any stray threads into the completed item when you have finished the design.