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Beaded Zigzag Matrix Borders Patterns

4co-4be-12st-zigzag

4 Bead, 3 Row
16 Strand
Zigzag Border

Description: This is an openface, 16 strand, 2 count matrix, 4 bead, 3 row zigzag pattern border.

Each border is made up of 16 strands. 8 of the these strands are used as bead carrier strands.In each layer of the shed beads are strung on every other strand. The result is, starting next to the center element, beads are strung on strands 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 12, 13, and 16.

If worsted weight yarn is used the border would be just under 1 inch wide.


2co-4be-16st-3row-zigzag

4 Bead, 2 Row
12 Strand
Zigzag Border

Description: This is an openface, 12 strand, 2 count matrix, 4 bead, 2 row zigzag pattern border.

Each border is made up of 12 strands. 6 of the these strands are used as bead carrier strands.In each layer of the shed, beads are strung on every other strand. The result is, starting next to the center element, beads are strung on strands 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, and 12.

If worsted weight yarn is used the border would be just under 3/4 of an inch wide.


4co-4be-12st-zigzag

4 Bead
12 Strand
Zigzag Border

Description: This is an openface, 12 strand, 4 count matrix, 4 bead, zigzag pattern border.

Each border is made up of 12 strands. 3 of the these strands are used as bead carrier strands.In each layer of the shed, beads are strung on every fourth strand. The result is, starting at the outer edge of the border element, beads are strung on strands 1, 8, and 9.

If worsted weight yarn is used the border would be just under 3/4 of an inch wide.


2co-4be-8st-zigzag

4 Bead
8 Strand
Zigzag Border

Description: This is an openface, 8 strand, 2 count matrix, 4 bead, zigzag pattern border.

Each border is made up of 8 strands. 4 of the these strands are used as bead carrier strands.In each layer of the shed, beads are strung on every second strand. The result is, starting at the outer edge of the border element, beads are strung on strands 1, 4, 5, and 8.

If worsted weight yarn is used the border would be just under 1/2 of an inch wide.


3co-3be-9str-zigzag

3 Bead
9 Strand
Zigzag Border

Description: This is an openface, 9 strand, 3 count matrix, 3 bead, zigzag pattern border.

Each border is made up of 9 strands. 3 of the these strands are used as bead carrier strands.In each layer of the shed, beads are strung on every third strand. The result is, starting next to the center element, beads are strung on strands 1, 6, and 7.

If worsted weight yarn is used the border would be just about 1/2 of an inch wide.


3co-3be-9str-zigzag

Singel Strand
Zigzag Border

Description: This is an openface, 4 strand, 4 bead, zigzag pattern border.

Each border is made up of 4 strands. Only 1 of the these strands is used as a bead carrier strand.

[NOTE] Edge to edge pattern can be worked in any number of strands.

If worsted weight yarn is used the border would be just under 1/4 of an inch wide.

[NOTE] A bead placed on the part of the carrier strand that is changing direction at the outer edge of the border will not line up with the rest of the beads that make up the main part of the pattern.