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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
1

Complete a row of vertical stitches over four threads of the fabric, each two fabric threads apart.

Hexagonal lozenge (pattern) method stage 2 illustration
Hexagonal lozenge (pattern) method stage 2 photograph
2

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.

Hexagonal lozenge (pattern) method stage 3 illustration
Hexagonal lozenge (pattern) method stage 3 photograph
3

Then stitch a zig zag pattern between each row with the apex of the zig zag meeting alternate vertical stitches.

Hexagonal lozenge (pattern) method stage 4 illustration
Hexagonal lozenge (pattern) method stage 4 photograph
4

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