Filling Pattern – No. 476

No. 476
category: Limet-Filling pattern; please note that this is worked on a leave 4, cut 1grid
stitches used: 4 X 9 stitches of the simple square eyelet and 4 X 3 Satin stitches over 1 square in the width
center: intersection of withdrawn thread lines (in other shapes or motifs, longitudinal axis = withdrawn thread line)

This pattern is very similar to pattern 475. Using the leave 4, cut 1 grid the result is bolder.
First, both the horizontal and the vertical center threads are withdrawn.
Working from the center outwards, a Limet grid is established by leaving 4 threads, and cutting 1.
In the established Limet grid, work a grid of nine-stitch simple square eyelets. In this example a square of 4 X3 Satin stitches should lay in the center of the shape. So from the center, bring the needle up diagonally to the left, one square up. Work 9 stitches of the simple square eyelet counterclockwise around the starting point.
Repeat working 9 stitches of the simple square eyelet, counterclockwise moving around the center, in diagonal rows as seen in the picture above
lengthwise
and crosswise to establish the grid.

In the remaining squares, 4 X 3 Satin stitches are worked, always reemerging from the center hole of the square and stitching always 3 stitches in the same place, one upon the other. Continue working 3 Satin stitches in all four directions. Always tighten the thread so that the center hole of the square becomes nicely open.
Work 4 X 3 Satin stitches in each remaining square of the shape.
Washed, starched, and ironed one more pretty pattern is finished.