Free Projects : Ladder Stitch

Perfect Pinwheels Necklace

Michelle M. — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:15:00 GMT

Katie Hacker went daisy crazy with this artsy, asymmetrical design. Beyond providing transitions between the wire-wrapped focal section and the ladder-stitched ends, the pinwheels also punctuate the necklace with color and provide dramatic places for the eye to rest while taking in the entire design. This is a companion project to Katie's Beading Secrets in the April/May 2009 issue of Beadwork....(read more)

What's Your Sign?

Michelle M. — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:16:00 GMT

All the signs of the zodiac are here for a whole year of good fortune. Brick stitch makes these pendants nice and sturdy. Learn brick stitch and how to increase and decrease along the outside edges. Using this technique, follow the patterns row by row to create cosmic pendants for everyone you know. Dog tags begin with a 23-bead ladder across and are 19 rows high when completed. This project is from Step by Step Beads....(read more)

Lazy-B Ranch Bracelet

Beading Daily — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 06:25:00 GMT

The western-style Lazy-B Ranch bracelet includes rugged opal nuggets, ladder-stitched beaded beads made of smoky quartz rondelles, and a silver buckle clasp. This project was created by the editor of Beading Daily for the December 2007/January 2008 Beadwork challenge. ...(read more)

Elegant Netted Bracelet

Beading Daily — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 04:48:00 GMT

Combine ladder-stitched cube bands with simple bugle and seed bead netting and toss in a few crystals for sparkle to create a fun bracelet. You’re sure to get a lot of attention when you wear it! ...(read more)

Ladder Rings

Beading Daily — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 03:54:00 GMT

This beginner project from the book, Getting Started with Seed Beads by Dustin Wedekind, teaches you the basics of ladder stitch. Make a ladder of 2-bead stacks of size 8 seed beads, then join the ends to form a ring. Add size 11 beads along each side of the ladder to embellish and finish the edges. ...(read more)

Lovey’s Ring

Beading Daily — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 11:44:00 GMT

Make this gaudy Lovey Howell ring using ladder stitch. Combine one blown glass twisted tube with Swarovski pearls and fuchsia crystal bicones for a ring that you won't soon forget. Watch out Ginger! ...(read more)

Choke Me with Candy

Beading Daily — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 03:45:00 GMT

This colorful choker looks good enough to eat! Using ladder stitch and stringing techniques, make this bright necklace of blown glass twisted tubes, Swarovski pearls, red rondelles, and size 11 seed beads. ...(read more)

Red Currant Lariat

Beading Daily — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 03:50:00 GMT

This beautiful lariat, created with tubular herringbone stitch, features numerous wirewrapped dangles at the ends. A hidden piece of wire keeps the necklace secured comfortably around your neck. This project was part of the July 2007 Beading Daily Challenge....(read more)

Cubed Herringbone Bracelet

Beading Daily — Thu, 16 Mar 2006 01:09:00 GMT

The ladder-stitched cube beads in this bracelet form a sturdy foundation row that helps you begin herringbone stitch. The row is then repeated along the length of the bracelet for visual and structural support. The result is a striking design with a supple feel. This project is from Beadwork magazine. ...(read more)

Flower Earrings

Beading Daily — Tue, 15 Feb 2005 02:25:00 GMT

Use ladder, herringbone, and peyote stitches to create these fun and colorful earrings. This earring project is from Beadwork magazine. ...(read more)