In this lesson, you will learn how to ladder stitch a basic beaded base row for brick stitch bead work.
102: Simple Ladder Stitch
 |
| A simple ladder stitch base row for brick stitch beading. |
You can download a printable pdf of this lesson by clicking the link below:
You can view the images below larger by clicking on them, then download them by right clicking and selecting save. Scroll to the bottom of this page to view a video presentation of these slides.
The ladder stitch is the most common stitch used to build a base row, or the first row, of brick stitch bead work. It is also used to increase brick stitch rows by more than one bead. Knowing how to ladder stitch is vital to brick stitch beading, especially with advanced pattern work.
 |
| String the first two beads of the base row. |
 |
| Leaving a 6-8 inch tail of string, hold both beads side by side so that a loop of string forms above them. |
 |
| While holding the two beads in place, send the needle up through the first bead. |
 |
| Pull the thread taught, but not tight. Do not pull so tightly on the thread as to cause tension in it. The two beads are now held together by a small loop. |
 |
| Continue holding the two beads in place. Run the needle down through the second bead. |
 |
| Continue holding the two beads in place. Run the needle up through the first bead. |
 |
| Continue holding the two bead in place and pull the thread taught. Then, run the needle down through the second bead. |
 |
| Continue holding the two beads in place and pull the thread taught. String the next bead onto the needle. |
 |
| Continue holding the first two beads in place. Position the third bead next to the second bead so that a loop forms below the two beads and hold it in place. Run the needle down through the second bead. |
 |
| Continue holding the three beads in place and pull the thread taught. |
 |
| Continue holding the three beads in place. Run the needle up through the third bead. |
 |
| Continue holding the three beads in place and pull the thread taught. String the fourth bead. |
 |
| Continue holding the three beads in place. Place the fourth bead next to the third bead so that a loop forms above them in the thread. Hold all four beads in place while running the needle up through the third bead. |
 |
| Continue holding the four beads in place and pull the thread taught. Then, run the needle down through the fourth bead. |
 |
| Continue holding the four beads in place. Pull the thread taught. |
 |
| Thread the fifth bead and repeat steps nine through 15 until you have reached the desired number of beads for the base row. |
Here is a video presentation of this lesson:
You can view this video on YouTube by following this link:
Learn how to brick stitch with Brick Stitch Beading University by Brick Stitch Bead Patterns Journal where all lessons and tutorials are free!
Be sure to enter your email at right and subscribe to this blog or follow Brick Stitch Bead Patterns Journal on Facebook. Also, share, share, and share alike!
Follow Brick Stitch Bead Patterns Journal on Social Media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrickStitchBead
YouTube: Brick Stitch Bead Patterns Journal
Leave A Comment!
Need a brick stitch pattern that doesn't exist? Can't find a bead pattern? Have a suggestion? Love what you see? Leave a comment below! I love to hear, well read, your thoughts.