Brick Stitch

Brick stitch is another bead weaving technique that, like peyote, uses a needle and thread—but the beads stack differently. Instead of sitting in an offset "staggered" pattern (like in peyote), the beads in brick stitch line up neatly like rows of bricks in a wall.

How it works:

• You usually start by attaching beads to a base row (often ladder stitch).
• Each new bead is added by passing the thread under the loop of thread between two beads in the row below.
• This creates a strong, structured weave where beads sit directly on top of each other.

Features:

• Looks geometric and clean.
• Very popular for earrings, pendants, and geometric shapes (like triangles or diamonds).
• Easier to make patterns compared to peyote since the beads line up in straight columns.

Think of brick stitch as the "tidier cousin" of peyote stitch—both are versatile, but brick stitch is often used when you want sharp angles or patterned designs.

Source: ChatGPT