Brick Stitch Tutorial + Downloadable Pattern

Tiny beads. Bold heart. Beautiful result.

This Beaded Heart Earrings project is a complete step-by-step guide to creating a striking pair of heart earrings using the brick stitch technique. Whether you’re brand new to beadwork or looking to refine your foundations, this tutorial walks you through the entire process clearly and confidently.

Designed to feel achievable and satisfying, the pattern breaks the heart shape down row by row so you can see exactly how the structure builds. No guesswork. No overwhelm. Just steady stitching and a pair of earrings that look far more intricate than they are.

What’s Included

• Full step by step video tutorial

• Downloadable bead pattern with bead counts

• Clear guidance on shaping, edging and finishing

• Instructions for attaching wire guardians and ear wires

You’ll learn how to build and increase in brick stitch, maintain tension, create clean edges, and confidently finish your piece so it hangs beautifully.

Materials Needed

• Beading thread or Fireline

• Miyuki Delica or Rocailles seed beads–

42 Red beads–

50 Gold

(or single colour alternative) – 92 beads in total

• 2 Wire guardians

• 2 Ear wires

This design is perfect for gifting or adding a handmade touch to your own jewellery collection. Once you understand the structure, you can experiment with different colours to create seasonal or themed variations.

Handmade doesn’t need to be complicated. Sometimes it just needs the right pattern, a little patience, and a willingness to stitch one bead at a time.