Switch chart geometry
Choose loom or square rows, offset peyote or brick rows, or a diamond-lattice right-angle-weave chart.
Seed Bead Pattern Maker
Build an editable seed bead chart from an image or sample. Choose a loom, square stitch, peyote, brick, or right-angle-weave layout, then inspect bead placement, row counts, and a printable chart.
Chart preview
24 × 24 positions
Example chart loaded. Choose a color and paint, or upload an image.
Keyboard: focus the chart, use arrow keys to move, then press Space or Enter to paint.
Features
Explore what this workspace can do, how each control affects the result, and which export fits your next step.
Convert or draw a pattern
Upload an image for a local color reduction, then correct individual bead positions.
Count positions by color
The key reports chart beads by color. Built-in swatches are generic references, not a supplier palette.
Print the selected layout
Print view preserves the row labels and visual bead arrangement selected in the editor.
Choose a bead layout and build a chart
The preview changes its bead geometry with the selected layout; use the row list and counts as a chart reference.
Select a layout
Choose loom, square, peyote, brick, or right-angle-weave chart geometry.
Load or edit a motif
Upload an image, use the starting sample, or paint directly on the bead chart.
Inspect and print
Review bead centers, rows, color totals, and the chosen layout before printing.
The layout controls the chart coordinates
Loom and square layouts align positions in columns. Peyote and brick layouts offset alternating rows. The right-angle-weave option draws a diamond lattice so bead positions can be planned in that visual arrangement.
These are chart geometries, not step-by-step beadwork instructions. Confirm the chart notation and assembly sequence for the stitch technique you use before making a finished piece.
Use the palette as a planning aid
Colors in the editor are generic screen swatches. Their labels and counts help you edit a design, but they do not identify a brand, size, finish, stock status, or exact physical color.
Compare the chart with your own bead collection and test how the chosen geometry affects the finished width before scaling up a large design.
Seed bead pattern maker questions
Which seed bead layouts can I choose?
The chart offers loom, square, peyote, brick, and a diamond-lattice right-angle-weave layout.
Does the tool generate full stitch instructions?
No. It creates a color chart with bead positions and rows. Confirm the stitch sequence and notation for your chosen technique separately.
Can I turn a photo into a seed bead chart?
Yes. Upload a PNG, JPG, or WebP image and choose a grid width and color limit. Conversion runs in your browser.
What changes when I select peyote or brick?
Alternating rows shift by half a bead so the preview shows an offset bead arrangement instead of aligned columns.
How is right-angle weave shown?
The chart displays colored bead positions on a diamond lattice. The display is a planning diagram, not a verified assembly instruction.
Are the swatches an official seed bead palette?
No. They are generic screen colors. The editor does not identify manufacturer numbers or guarantee a physical match.
Do bead counts include extra beads?
No. Counts represent occupied positions in the chart and do not include spares or material waste.
Can I paint individual beads?
Yes. Select a color and click or drag across chart positions to edit them.
Can I print a bead chart?
Yes. Print view includes the selected bead layout, row labels, and the color key.
Does the site store my pattern?
No. Your image and edits stay in the current page session. Download or print them before leaving.