Alphabet weaving grid for bead weaving on loom

How to weave letters with beads?

Whether it's for decoration or to send a message, word jewelry has been on the rise in recent years. There are letter beads to string on a wire to make simple bracelets, but if what you prefer is weaving beads, here are weaving grids that will help you compose your words or names. You can wear on your wrist the name of your children, friends, sweetheart, or simply words that inspire you and bring you happiness. It is also a great idea for a personalized DIY gift for Mother's Day or a birthday.

These weaving grids are compatible with the bead loom, but not with Peyote and Brick Stitch weaving techniques. This is because the beads are not aligned in the same way as on the loom. These grids are there to help you form your letters, but they may not be exactly the right size for your bracelet. It is up to you to be resourceful and imaginative in adapting the letters here. For example, you can center the letters on the bracelet and decorate the top and bottom, or add a bead to the center of the letters to make them taller.

Find here a blank bead weaving grid to print out so you can redesign your weaving grid for your bracelet. Grab your colored pencils and let's go!

Capital Alphabet Bead Weaving Chart

Most of the time you will be weaving capital letters with your Miyuki beads. We tried to make the letters 4 beads wide each time, but sometimes the letter is not suitable. Some will be 3 beads wide, others 5. Take this into account when trying to center your letters on the bracelet. By the way, remember to measure your wrist size so you can determine which bracelet size is best. This fact sheet will be your best ally: Calculating the length and width of a pearl bracelet

Find a model of Miyuki bracelet with capital letters below.

Miyuki beaded bracelet with Chill out message

Alphabet Minuscule bead weaving grid

On the other hand, you asked us for a pattern with the alphabet in lowercase. So these are a bit smaller and can be used on thinner bracelets or in combination with the upper case letters. It will be difficult to make the letters much smaller and still be legible. Here is another tutorial with the two alphabet bead patterns:

Tuto Miyuki pink and turquoise Multirank bracelet with Hiilos interchangeable clasp