Stitch of the Month
December 2000: Honey I Shrunk the Heart

Four Trip Herringbone - Squares 1, 14, and 20
(Click on the name of the stitch above if you need to see the detailed instructions and stitching sequence for this stitch.)

Make sure to compensate as indicated on the chart.

For Squares 1 and 14 work in horizontal rows as charted; for Square 20 work in vertical rows.  This is most easily accomplished by turning your canvas so the top of the design is on the left side.

Square 1, Color C:

Work in horizontal rows as charted.

• Trips 1 and 3 (gray lines), 3 strands overdyed
   
• Trips 2 and 4 (black lines)
  • Top and bottom rows, #8 Kreinik braid
  • Middle row, #8 pearl cotton

Square 14, Color B

Work in horizontal rows as charted.

• Trips 1 and 3 (gray lines)
  • Top and bottom rows, 3 strands overdyed
  • Middle row, #16 Kreinik braid
     
• Trips 2 and 4 (black lines)
  • Top and bottom rows, #8 Kreinik braid
  • Middle row, 3 strands overdyed

Square 20, Color B:

Work in vertical rows. This is most easily accomplished by turning your canvas so the top of the design is on the left side.

• Trips 1 and 3 (gray lines), 3 strands overdyed
   

• Trips 2 and 4 (black lines)

  • Top and bottom rows, #8 Kreinik braid

  • Middle row, #8 pearl cotton

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