17 Free Beading Patterns for Zulu Square Beaded Rope Necklaces

Zulu women are brilliant bead workers who excel at inventing techniques.

One of their most amazing inventions is the Square Beaded Rope Necklace Technique.

Their innovations are the basis for this collection of patterns designed to inspire. Valerie has used them in her work - and now you can use them in yours.

Mix or match Valerie’s patterns or use them as a jumping-off point for your own designs.

In addition to horizontal and vertical patterns, we also include pattern mixes.

As a bonus, we designed some blank Square Rope pattern templates - for you to color in.

To download your free Pattern File now, just fill in the form below.

(Want to know more about Zulu Square Ropes?

Read Valerie’s blog post here - it’s beautifully illustrated.)