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Diamond trellis (pattern)

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

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Flat Pattern Shading Open Filling Blackwork

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

Method

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Diamond trellis (pattern) method stage 1 illustration
Diamond trellis (pattern) method stage 1 photograph
1

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

Back stitch
Diamond trellis (pattern) method stage 2 illustration
Diamond trellis (pattern) method stage 2 photograph
2

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

Diamond trellis (pattern) method stage 3 illustration
Diamond trellis (pattern) method stage 3 photograph
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.

Diamond trellis (pattern) method stage 4 illustration
Diamond trellis (pattern) method stage 4 photograph
4

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

Diamond trellis (pattern) method stage 5 illustration
Diamond trellis (pattern) method stage 5 photograph
5

Continue working vertically up and down to complete the pattern.

Diamond trellis (pattern)

Structure of stitch

Flat Pattern

Common uses

Shading Open Filling

Embroidery Techniques

Blackwork

Related Stitches

Back stitch

References

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