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Hexagonal lozenge (pattern)

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This pattern is made up of adjoining elongated hexagons with a long stitch through the centre. It is a fairly open pattern and works well horizontally or vertically.​

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Flat Pattern Filling Shading Blackwork

Hexagonal lozenge (pattern) is generously sponsored by Susan Carlile

Method

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Hexagonal lozenge (pattern) method stage 1 illustration
Hexagonal lozenge (pattern) method stage 1 photograph
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Complete a row of vertical stitches over four threads of the fabric, each two fabric threads apart.

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Hexagonal lozenge (pattern) method stage 2 illustration
Hexagonal lozenge (pattern) method stage 2 photograph
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Continue with any subsequent rows needed to fill the area, each row should also be two fabric threads apart. Add each stitch in line with the previous row.

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Hexagonal lozenge (pattern) method stage 3 illustration
Hexagonal lozenge (pattern) method stage 3 photograph
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Then stitch a zig zag pattern between each row with the apex of the zig zag meeting alternate vertical stitches.

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Hexagonal lozenge (pattern) method stage 4 illustration
Hexagonal lozenge (pattern) method stage 4 photograph
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Continue to complete the area.

Hexagonal lozenge (pattern)

Structure of stitch

Flat Pattern

Common uses

Filling Shading

Embroidery Techniques

Blackwork

Related Stitches

Back stitch Double running stitch

References

  • Various Authors, The Royal School of Needlework Book of Embroidery (2018) , p.140