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
YouTube, Two Row Foundation video
Blog Article, How to: Foundation Row for Brick Stitch
Blog Article, How to: Increasing and Decreasing Brick Stitch
