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Diamond trellis (pattern)

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This blackwork pattern consists of small diamonds inside a vertical trellis.

This stitch is generously sponsored by Helen Miller and dedicated to Rhoda Miller, Helen’s paternal grandmother.

Method

1

Work a line of horizontal back stitches across the design area: each stitch should be over four threads.

2

Leave a gap of four fabric threads and work additional horizontal lines.

3

Fill the design area with vertical back stitches over four threads.  Each stitch should sit over the centre of the initial horizontal thread to form a cross.

4

Alternate crosses should be surrounded by a diamond: work alternate straight and back stitches over two intersections.

5

Continue working vertically up and down to complete the pattern.

Diamond trellis (pattern)

Structure of stitch

Embroidery Techniques

Related Stitches

References

  • Various Authors, The Royal School of Needlework Book of Embroidery (2018) , p.154
  • Becky Hogg, RSN Essential Stitch Guides: Blackwork (2010) , p.75