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Diagonal wave (pattern)

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This blackwork stitch, as its name suggests, is formed of asymetrical diagonal waves.  They form slanted jagged lines from top left to bottom right.

The pattern works best in larger areas.

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Flat Filling Shading Blackwork

Diagonal wave (pattern) is generously sponsored by Lucy Aiken

Method

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Diagonal wave (pattern) method stage 1 illustration
Diagonal wave (pattern) method stage 1 photograph
1

Make a diagonal stitch from top right to bottom left over two intersections.

Diagonal wave (pattern) method stage 2 illustration
Diagonal wave (pattern) method stage 2 photograph
2

Bring the needle up again where you started and make a diagonal stitch from top left to bottom right over six intersections.

Diagonal wave (pattern) method stage 3 illustration
Diagonal wave (pattern) method stage 3 photograph
3

Bring the needle up again two intersections up to the right and repeat the last two steps.

Diagonal wave (pattern) method stage 4 illustration
Diagonal wave (pattern) method stage 4 photograph
4

Continue to the other side of the shape.

Diagonal wave (pattern) method stage 5 illustration
Diagonal wave (pattern) method stage 5 photograph
5

Complete a parallel line two threads below. This time work diagonally upwards; each stitch should be directly below the one above.

Diagonal wave (pattern) method stage 6 illustration
Diagonal wave (pattern) method stage 6 photograph
6

Continue to fill the shape.

Diagonal wave (pattern)

Structure of stitch

Flat

Common uses

Filling Shading

Embroidery Techniques

Blackwork

Related Stitches

Interlocking ‘Z’s (pattern)

References

  • Various Authors, The Royal School of Needlework Book of Embroidery (2018) , p.154