Help: Fish Two-Layer Pattern #400

These two-layer patterns are simple to stitch for those with basic brick stitch beading experience. Unlike many brick stitch patterns that tend to fold, this design is layered to provide added structure, allowing the finished piece to maintain its shape without needing extra reinforcement.

 

The PDF pattern you purchased on Etsy will outline the thread path. Additionally, here is a video demonstrating how I completed the stitch.

© 2025 Fish bead pattern by Bead Crumbs.

Bead Crumbs and www.beadcrumbs.blogspot.com, 2010.

Help: Dragon Pattern #382

This Dragon charm, with its charming small size and uneven edges, can be quite challenging to weave. I wanted to share how I began this project.

I started with a two-row foundation, which is marked as "1" and "2" on your PDF pattern. Below, I’ve outlined the steps to create these first two rows. 

• Pick up three beads to start - two black and one green. Continue adding one bead at a time to finish up the two rows.
• I leave a long thread tail to stitch the opposite side of the beadwork.
• The solid red line and blue dashed line represent the thread path.
• Add the last two beads on Row 2 (green and red) with the ladder stitch.
• I passed my needle back down and exited from the last green bead on Row 1.
• Add the red bead. This bead will sit with the holes in the opposite direction.
• Weave through the beads and exit from the last red bead on Row 2 - black arrow. 
• Stitch the face.
• Add a needle to the thread tail and stitch the other side of the dragon. 

This is just a suggestion for those seeking guidance. There is no right or wrong way to bead your project—it's all about having fun. Do what feels most comfortable for you.

Informational Links
YouTube, Two Row Foundation video

Blog Article, How to: Foundation Row for Brick Stitch

Blog Article, How to: Increasing and Decreasing Brick Stitch

Find my bead patterns on Etsy and GoImagine.

© Bead Crumbs and www.beadcrumbs.blogspot.com, 2010. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited.

Notes: New Bead Pattern Shop

I recently opened another shop for my bead patterns. You can visit it here, BeadCrumbsHawaii.com.

I decided to explore a second shop for a few reasons:

• To avoid "putting all my eggs in one basket."  I've been highly encouraged to do so.
• To sell my products on a marketplace dedicated to handcrafted goods. Please note that this platform is set up for US sales only.
• Lower fee structure.

I'm still learning to navigate the site. I’m offering a 10% discount on your purchase for a limited time if you’d like to check out the new shop. I'd love to hear about your experience! Thanks 🩷

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© Bead Crumbs and www.beadcrumbs.blogspot.com, 2010.

Help: Goat Pattern no. 132

This goat pattern is one of the trickier ones to stitch. The horns, ears, tail, and extended rows may pose some challenges. Here are a few tips to help you complete your project.

• The starting point of this project is marked on the Goat PDF pattern. I began with a Two-Row Foundation. See Beading Tips, image no 2.
• To assist you with the row extension, here is a great video demonstration, Multiple Bead Increase by Bead East (at 1:21).

Add a single bead (no.6) to make a point on the goat's horn and ear. 

Make a diamond shape for the tail.

There are many ways to complete this goat! You do not have to follow my suggestions, but if you get stuck, I hope this information will be helpful.

Happy beading!

© Bead Crumbs and www.beadcrumbs.blogspot.com, 2010.

How to: Increasing and Decreasing Brick Stitch

Increasing Brick Stitch

Decreasing Brick Stitch

For downloadable and printable files, please visit:

BeadCrumbs on Etsy or Bead Crumbs on GoImagine

To learn how to create the foundation row for Brick Stitch, please visit this link.

Help: Green Tree Snake and Brown Snake Pattern

Green Tree Snake #376.2 and Brown Tree Snake #376.3

Start your snake project with two rows for the foundation. Rows 1 and 2 are marked in your PDF bead pattern.

You will need to extend your bead row for the tail and add a single bead at the end of the tail. Here is a video demonstrating how I extended the row to stitch on the tail tip. The video wouldn't load on this page. 

Instead of completing one side of the body before moving on to the other side, I prefer to switch back and forth. I finish one curve and then pass my needle to the opposite side to complete the next curve of the body.

The patterns for the Green Tree Snake and the Brown Tree Snake are available in limited quantities on Etsy and GoImagine. 

Copyright 2025 Green Tree Snake and Brown Snake

How to: Foundation Row for Brick Stitch

Ladder Stitch: