Right Angle Weave (RAW)

Right Angle Weave (RAW) is a bead weaving stitch where beads are stitched together in groups of four, forming little "squares" or "units" at right angles to each other.

How it works:

• You thread four beads and stitch them into a square.
• The thread exits at a right angle, and you add another set of beads to form the next square.
• This continues, creating a flexible, fabric-like structure of interlinked bead units.

Features:

• Can be made with single, double, or cubic RAW (flat, reinforced, or 3D versions).
• Extremely versatile—works for flat sheets, ropes, and dimensional shapes.
• Has a soft, drapey feel compared to the stiffness of loom or brick stitch.

Think of RAW as “bead chainmail”—very strong and fluid.

Source: ChatGPT