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Geometric collection

Geometric & Southwestern bead patterns

Bracelet and earring patterns built from straight lines and repeating motifs: Southwestern arrows and stepped diamonds, Aztec and kilim medallions, snake skin scales, diagonal and serape stripes, a Greek key and a desert sunset. Geometric motifs come out crisp on a loom; every pattern lists its color codes and bead counts and comes with a printable PDF.

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Free geometric patterns25

25 patterns. Open one, change its colors, lengthen it to fit your wrist or download it as a PDF.

Geometric color palette

The Miyuki Delica 11/0 colors these patterns use most: earthy turquoise, terracotta, cream and black, and bright stripe colors. Click a color to see similar colors and its TOHO matches.

Geometric bead ideas

  • Draw your own motif

    Draw your own diamonds, arrows or zigzags on a blank bracelet strip; BeadDot works out the bead count and length.

    Bracelet pattern maker

  • Weave it on a loom

    Geometric lines stay straight on a loom; set the rows and columns in the loom pattern maker.

    Loom pattern maker

  • New to loom weaving?

    Setting up the loom, tensioning the warp and weaving the first row, step by step.

    Bead loom guide

  • Find your own colors

    Pick the closest Miyuki Delica colors from a photo of a favorite rug or desert landscape.

    Photo color palette

Frequently asked questions

Which motifs are there?

Southwestern arrows, stepped diamonds, Aztec and kilim medallions, snake skin, diagonal stripes, serape stripes, geometric triangles, a Greek key, checkerboard and Art Deco diamonds, and a desert sunset.

Are these traditional Native American patterns?

No. They are inspired by geometric motifs common in Southwestern textiles and beadwork, such as arrows, stepped diamonds and terraces, and are not copies of Cherokee or any other nation’s traditional designs. If you are looking for traditional Native beadwork, we recommend buying directly from Native artists.

Loom or peyote?

Most patterns are for a bead loom, where straight lines and steps come out crispest. The collection also has peyote and herringbone bracelets and brick stitch earrings; each pattern page names its stitch.

Are these patterns free?

Yes. Open any pattern in BeadDot to edit it, or download the free PDF with the lettered chart, the materials list and the word chart.

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