Ice Cream Cone Brick Stitch Earrings: A Sweet Beginner Project (with Free Pattern!)
Some projects are just pure fun to make, and these ice cream cone brick stitch earrings are exactly that. Sprinkles, a golden waffle cone, and a whole lot of personality — this beginner-friendly tutorial shows you how to bead your own pair from start to finish, and the best part? The pattern is completely free.
If you're looking for a project that feels like a little treat (pun intended), this one's for you.
Why Ice Cream Cones?
This design uses brick stitch to build up two distinct sections — the sprinkle-covered "scoop" at the top and the woven waffle-cone texture below. It's a great project for beginners because it teaches you how to work with color changes and simple shaping within a single piece, without needing to tackle anything too advanced.
The scattered sprinkle effect also makes this a wonderfully forgiving project. Since the colorful accent beads are placed somewhat randomly across the scoop, there's no pressure to get every single bead in a "perfect" spot — it's meant to look playful and a little imperfect, which takes a lot of the beginner anxiety out of the process.
Why This Is a Great Beginner Project
- Teaches color-blocking — you'll get practice transitioning between two distinct color sections within one piece of brick stitch.
- Low-pressure design — the randomized sprinkle placement means there's no "wrong" way to place your accent beads.
- Quick and satisfying — a fun, fast make that you can finish in one sitting.
- Totally free to try — no need to purchase a pattern before you decide if this project (or bead weaving in general) is for you.
Get the Free Pattern
This project comes with a completely free pattern download — perfect if you want to follow along exactly, print it out, or reference it later. You can grab it here:
FREE Brick Stitch Ice Cream Cone Earrings Pattern
What You'll Need
(Adjust this to match your exact supply list from the video.)
- Miyuki Delica beads or seed beads: a base cream/white color, a gold or bronze color for the cone, and an assortment of bright colors for the "sprinkles"
- Beading needle (size 10 or 12)
- Beading thread (like Nymo, FireLine, or C-Lon)
- A pair of earring wires (ear hooks)
- Scissors or thread snips
- The free pattern (linked above!)
What to Expect in the Tutorial
This tutorial is beginner-friendly from start to finish, and covers:
- How to follow the ice cream cone pattern and shape the design
- How to transition cleanly between the scoop and cone sections
- Tips for placing your "sprinkle" beads for a natural, scattered look
- How to keep even tension so the shape holds up nicely
- How to attach your finished beadwork to earring wires
By the end, you'll have a colorful, conversation-starting pair of earrings — plus more practice with color changes and shaping in brick stitch.
Ready to Try It?
Grab your beads, download the free pattern, and let's make something sweet! This is a great one to make solo, or as a fun project to share with a beading buddy.
👉 Watch "Brick Stitch Ice Cream Cone Earrings" on YouTube
👉 Download the free pattern here
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If you make a pair using this tutorial, I'd love to see them — tag me or drop a photo in the comments. Happy beading!
~ Darcy