Here is a list of some of the best free patterns on this site for beginner beaders. These are quick, easy and teach a variety of stitches and beading techniques.
Some cute and really easy to make animal patterns in Peyote and Brick stitch. The Brick stitch owl teaches increases in that stitch and the loomed Mountain Lion is an excellent first loom or square stitch project.
Very easy, very quick and incredibly versatile - you can use just about any type of bead in the strands. An excellent beginner's project.
Using 10mm glass beads with seed beads, this cute bracelet works up in a jiffy and won't roll around on your wrist!
Cute Amulet bag pattern using two-drop Peyote, which is an excellent way to acquaint yourself with Peyote and is an easy way to learn what can be a difficult stitch.
A great way to introduce bead embroidery, this edging can be used to trim a scarf, a blouse collar or a set of napkins and will come in handy on many projects.
Making Bitty Beads is a great instant gratification way to learn Peyote stitch and the little beads come in real handy, too.
Fun and summery way to learn basic Daisy Chain stitch, with a little leafy addition.
Fun and very wearable, these rings and headbands make perfect first projects. The rings are done with beads and thread and the headband use stretch elastic. Very cute!
An easy, cute and versatile stitch, this is one to learn to make bracelets, necklaces and more. You'll find yourself using it all the time!
Absolutely my favorite Patriotic bracelet ever! This design was created by Leslie Pinkston, will work up quickly and is just beautiful.