About beading graph paper
Seed beads are wider than they are tall and sit offset from the row below, so a square grid lies about how a finished piece will look. Pick your stitch first. Brick offsets each row sideways, peyote offsets each column vertically, and loom stays square. Then set the bead width and height to match the beads in your hand.
Seed beads sit offset from the row below and are wider than they are tall, so a square grid misrepresents the finished piece. Pick the stitch first — brick offsets each row sideways, peyote offsets each column, loom stays square — then set the bead width and height to your beads.
Charting on the right offset means the pattern you color in matches what comes off the loom or needle, with no surprises where the rows shift.
Great for
- Peyote and brick-stitch patterns
- Bead loom designs
- Beaded jewelry charts
- Converting a design to a bead count
Common questions
Which stitch layout should I pick?
Choose the stitch you will bead: brick, peyote or square loom. Each offsets the grid differently to match how the beads actually sit.
Can I match my bead size?
Yes — set the bead width and height so the grid reflects the seed-bead proportions you are using.
Guides for this paper
Printing at the right size
Every sheet is drawn in real units, so it prints true to size as long as you print at 100%. In the print dialog, set the scale to 100% and turn off “Fit to page” or “Shrink oversized pages” — then a 5 mm square really measures 5 mm. Download a vector SVG to edit later, a PNG at up to 600 dpi, or a ready-to-print PDF. Everything is generated in your browser, nothing is uploaded, and every sheet is free to print for personal, classroom and commercial use. See the guide to printing at true size or the FAQ for more.