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Brick (Offset Rectangle) Grid Paper
Brick grid paper shifts every other row of rectangles by half a cell, exactly like bricks in a wall. Bead weavers use it for brick stitch and peyote patterns, since beads in those stitches sit offset from the row below. It is also handy for planning masonry, subway tile and wood flooring layouts.
Preview of page 1. 215.9 mm × 279.4 mm. Print at 100% (“Actual size”) to keep the spacing exact.
What people use it for
- Brick stitch and peyote stitch bead patterns
- Planning subway tile and herringbone-free brick backsplashes
- Garden path, patio and wall layouts with offset blocks
- Wooden floor plank plans with staggered joints
- Background texture for illustrations and craft papers
Tips for brick grid
- Set the cell to the proportions of your bead or brick. For seed beads in brick stitch a cell slightly wider than tall works well.
- Turn the page if your stitch runs vertically: peyote patterns are often charted with offset columns instead of offset rows.
- For tile and paving plans, choose a scale such as 1 cell for 10 cm of real tile so you can count pieces from the plan.
- Color the pattern in light pencil first; brick grids hide mistakes poorly once a row is inked.
- Number the rows in the margin before you start beading, so you can tick each row off and never lose your place.
Printing tip: in the print dialog choose Actual size or 100%, not “Fit to page”, or the spacing shrinks slightly. How we keep sizes exact.
Questions
What is brick stitch graph paper?
It is a grid where each row of cells is offset by half a cell from the next, matching how beads stack in brick stitch. Coloring the cells gives a realistic preview of the finished beadwork.
Is peyote graph paper the same?
Peyote uses the same half-step offset but along columns. Rotate the page to landscape or portrait so the offset runs in the direction you stitch.
Can I use this to plan a brick wall?
Yes. A standard running bond, where each brick is centered over the joint below, is exactly the pattern this grid draws.
Which line color is best?
A medium gray is easy to see while coloring and does not clash with bead or tile colors.
