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StitchAlong
from Cosmo Book 2 pgs 25 & 53
A few TT folks had been pondering this pattern for a while and while we were coming close, it was time to call in reinforcments. It was presented as an SA to figure out. Debi A was able to figure out the remaining glitches from what Ginny started with. Debi stitched it through with a basic diagram and provides work-along photos. She also notes that this falls into what we call "thread eaters" - thread consumption is more than the average pattern might be. For a 27 cm circumference mari it used a full skein of white and almost as much red. And, size matters. She worked a 27cm diameter mari. That is about the smallest that should be tried; the original was done on a 31cm and that would be better. Wrap a mari (the mari wrap does get completely covered when you are all done so strictly speaking it does not need to match your design threads, but having a matching wrap allows for a little sloppiness around the flower centers if you are one who has a hard time getting the kiku stitches to line up right next to each other. Divide into a C10 |
![]() This is the basic diagram - the red polygon detail is enlarged at right |
![]() Enlarged detail of the intersection area outlined in red at left. |
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![]() Repeat this cycle of red stars, red diamonds and white triangles, one row on each, to build up the design. Unique kiku centers will emerge on the corners of the stars. |
![]() Work the last cycle in gold thread. |
![]() Working just in the star shapes on each pole, stitch a star overlay using herringbone (zigzag) stitches. Outline the stars in thread of your choice - metallic or pearl cotton; you can also further embellish with accent straight stitches from center to points. |