Free · Printable PDF · True to size
Printable bead graph paper
An empty bead grid for designing on paper. Pick the stitch and the bead, every bead is drawn at its real size; download the PDF and print it.
- Peyote, brick stitch, loom, square stitch and pegboard
- Sized for Miyuki Delica, TOHO and seed beads, 1:1
- A4 or Letter, with row and column numbers
Ready-made sheets
The most used settings. Click one to load it, then download the PDF.
How many beads fit on a page?
US Letter, numbered, rows across. Bead sizes are retailer averages and include room for the thread.
| Bead | One bead on paper | Peyote | Loom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miyuki Delica 11/0 | 1.7 × 1.3 mm | 111 × 187 | 112 × 187 |
| Miyuki Delica 10/0 | 2.3 × 1.7 mm | 82 × 143 | 83 × 143 |
| Miyuki Delica 8/0 | 3.1 × 2.7 mm | 61 × 90 | 61 × 90 |
| TOHO Treasure 11/0 | 1.8 × 1.3 mm | 105 × 187 | 106 × 187 |
| Round seed bead 15/0 | 1.6 × 1 mm | 118 × 244 | 119 × 244 |
| Round seed bead 11/0 | 2.1 × 1.2 mm | 90 × 203 | 90 × 203 |
| Round seed bead 8/0 | 3.1 × 1.9 mm | 61 × 128 | 61 × 128 |
How to use bead graph paper
Pick the paper and print it
Choose the stitch and the bead and download the PDF. Print at 100% so every bead on the grid matches your real beads.
Color your design
Fill the beads with pencils or markers. Because the grid is true to size, you see the real width and length of your bracelet on paper.
Follow it while you bead
Row numbers help you find your place. To take the design digital, the BeadDot editor has the same grid.
Bead graph paper FAQ
Why are peyote and brick stitch paper the same?
Both stitches stack rows shifted by half a bead; brick stitch is peyote turned a quarter. Choose rows “down” for offset columns.
Which paper is for loom and square stitch?
“Loom / square stitch”. Both stitches sit on a straight grid with no offset between rows.
Are the beads on the paper true to size?
Yes, if you print at 100%. A Delica 11/0 takes about 1.7 mm along a row (thread included) and 1.3 mm between rows. Thread tension can change that a little.
Does it work for Perler and Hama pegboards?
Yes. “Perler / Hama pegboard” draws a round grid with 5 mm spacing for midi beads and 2.5 mm for Hama mini.
Can I design my pattern on a computer instead?
Yes. The BeadDot editor gives you the same grid on screen: paint beads with real color codes, get the materials list and download the pattern as a PDF. It is free and needs no sign-up.
Draw on screen instead of paper
The same grid in the editor: paint with color codes, undo, get the materials list and follow row by row.