Then set out nine bricks.
Herringbone curved brick walkway patterns.
This is known as the herringbone brick pattern.
But it requires several cuts along the perimeter.
Illustration by thomas taylor.
To gauge the starting point of the pattern mark a 45 degree angle on the corner of one brick.
Brick patterns for patios and walkways herringbone brick pattern aka herringbone brick bond.
This zigzag pattern creates a formal look that can be adapted to a slight curve.
Brick patterns include the basket weave sometimes spelled as one word herringbone and running bond.
Herringbones are usually laid at 45 or 90 degree angles and require precision and patience with measuring and laying the bricks.
Herringbone photo by don penny time inc.
A soldier course is the border which serves as a decorative edging for such things as walkways patios and driveways.
Spanish bond photo by don penny time inc.
Having any sort of brick paving laid will run between 10 and 25 per square foot depending on the type of brick pattern site conditions and other factors.
The photos here provide examples.
For a tutorial on construction see this article on building brick patios that tutorial instructs readers to start with a relatively easy hardscape project.
Luckily most residential walkways do not cover an excessive amount of space meaning that the square footage will be low.
Cost of a brick walkway.
Four outer bricks form a square that encases a half brick to cover 1 square foot.
This lovely curved brick paver walkway is an example of the running bond pattern although it has a different soldier course.