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STARS
& STRIPES Copyright 2002
by Kathleen M. Hewitt All rights reserved including the right of
reproductionin whole or in part,
in any form without expressed written permission of the author SIZE: 26.5 cm THREADS USED: Wrapping - Royal Blue All Purpose Sewing Thread Marking – Candlelight Metallic Red by YLI Corp. Stitching – DMC #5 Pearl Cotton : #321 (Red), #Blanc (White) YLI Candlelight Metallic Red, Metallic Rainbow |
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Striped
Interwoven Pentagons Round 1 – Work one round using YLI Metallic Red. Stitches are made at midpoints of pentagon angles . The pentagons are joined with interlocking stitches (weaving over and under adjacent pentagons). Hint: Be consistent with your weaving. Rounds 2, 3, 4 – With DMC Blanc (White), work next rounds, repeating pattern as in round 1 . Don’t forget to weave over and under to interlock the pentagons being worked. Round 5 – Continue pattern, using YLI Candlelight Metallic Red . Rounds 6, 7, 8 – Continue pattern using DMC #321 Red . Round 9 – Continue pattern, using YLI Candlelight Metallic Red. |