Pekinese (Variation 1) |
Structural Category |
Composite |
Specific Usage |
Surface |
Other Names |
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Comments
The stitches in Steps 1 to 4 are evenly spaced Herringbone worked on the reverse of the fabric between two parallel lines. The horizontal stitches on line 2 will be directly under the spaces between the stitches on line 1. Stitches are worked from left to right. Steps 5 to 10 are worked on the face of the fabric.
Diagrams
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On the reverse of the fabric, come up at A on line 2. Enter the fabric at B one line 1 diagonally across from A. Bring the needle up horizontally at C left of B. |
Enter the fabric at D on line 2 to the right of B. Bring the needle up at E, which is left of D and directly below B. |
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Enter the fabric at F to the right of B and bring the needle up at G. |
Enter the fabric at H on line 2. Bring the needle up at I, which becomes A. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to the end of the row. End stitches on line 2. |
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Turn the fabric to the face. With a new thread come up to the left of the first stitch on line 2 (A). Slide the needle under the stitch. |
On line 1 slide the needle under the second stitch from below. Do not enter the fabric. |
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From above slide the needle under the first stitch on line 1. |
From below the stitch slide the needle under the next stitch on line 2. |
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From below the stitch slide the needle under the next free stitch on line 1. |
From above the stitch slide the needle under the stitch to the left on line 1. There are two threads under the stitch. |
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Take the needle to the next stitch on line 2. Repeat Steps 5 to 10 to the end of the row. |
Take the needle through the fabric to end on line 2. |
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Diagram source: Venessa Harrold, reprinted by permission. |
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