Long necklace weaving brick stitch geometric pattern

How to make a geometric long necklace using Brick Stitch weaving?

We love geometric patterns! They're everywhere, in fashion, home decor and costume jewelry! Here's a weave of beads in a geometric pattern (reminiscent of cement tiles) mounted on a gold chain. You'll be able to wear this necklace with your favorite outfits without any problem.

Many thanks to Charlotte for this step-by-step guide.

If you're a beginner, take a look at our bead weaving instruction sheets, after which you won't have to worry about brick stitch weaving with augmentation and reduction.

If you'd like to weave patterns or make woven jewelry again, check out our Miyuki bead weaving tutorials.

STEP 1: Weaving

The "Brick Stitch" technique was used to create this weave.

Tips and advice from the designer:

• Always start your weaving with an odd line, so that the thread at the beginning of the line and the thread at the end are not on the same side of the line.
• Use a beading needle that opens in the middle, as this is more practical for weaving, the needle is more malleable and the thread is much easier to thread.

How to make the first Brick Stitch weaving line?

Thread the first two beads. Then thread through the first bead to create a loop, thread through the third bead and thread through the previous bead. Continue this action for each bead in the first line. The first line is now complete.

To help you, refer to the diagram below.

Brick Stitch weaving: how to make an invisible reduction?

Thread two beads, then pass your needle under the thread connecting the 2nd and 3rd beads in the row below. Then pass your thread back through the two beads in the opposite direction. Your thread is now in the first bead.

your needle through the second bead from bottom to top.

For the third bead, pass your needle under the thread connecting the 3rd and 4th beads, then pass it back through the bead in the opposite direction. Repeat until the end of the line.

Brick Stitch weaving: how to make a simple increase?

Thread two beads, then pass your needle under the thread connecting the 1st and 2nd beads on the line below. Then pass your thread back through the last bead from bottom to top.

For the third bead, pass your needle under the thread connecting the 2nd and 3rd beads, then pass it back through the bead in the opposite direction. Repeat this action until the end of the line.

To finish the weave, iron the thread inside the beads to create a knot to lock the thread, then cut it flush with the weave.

Tip: To make your work easier and your weaving more solid, tighten the thread after each action!

STEP 2: Assembly

Once you've made your weave, you need to assemble it to the warp using the rings and two clamps.

Use the cutting pliers to cut the warp to the desired length. Here, I've cut the warp to 70 cm to create the long necklace (you'll need the excess warp for the next step).

Tip: Start by putting the ring into the bead and then put the end of the chain into the ring. Now close the ring with the two clamps.

Tip: When sliding your ring into the bead, make sure the opening is at 45° to the weave to prevent the ring from coming off the bead when you manipulate it to insert the chain.

STEP 3: Dressing

To add an original touch to your long necklace, hang small pieces of chain of different sizes at the bottom of your weave.

Use the excess chain to create two small chains. Cut the longer one to 8 cm and the shorter one to 5 cm.

Tip: start by inserting the two chains on one side, close the ring and then finish with the other side. This will prevent the rings from falling off the beads again and again. Always work one ring after the other.

Tip: pay attention to the order in which you place the two chains in the ring, so that they fit properly when you wear it!

Your long necklace is finished!

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