Knot-by-knot guide
Thread colors4
- A DMC 939 Navy Blue Very Dark 103 knots
- B DMC 347 Salmon Very Dark 83 knots
- C DMC 725 Topaz Med Lt 35 knots
- D DMC B5200 Snow White 4 knots
Written rows
Row 1 → forward : 6A, 3C, 6A Row 2 ← backward: 6A, 3C, 6A Row 3 → forward : 5A, 5C, 5A Row 4 ← backward: 6A, 3B, 6A Row 5 → forward : 4A, 7B, 4A Row 6 ← backward: 3A, 9B, 3A Row 7 → forward : 2A, 2B, 2D, 7B, 2A Row 8 ← backward: 2A, 8B, 1D, 2B, 2A Row 9 → forward : 1A, 3B, 1D, 9B, 1A Row 10 ← backward: 1A, 13B, 1A Row 11 → forward : 1A, 13C, 1A Row 12 ← backward: 2A, 11C, 2A Row 13 → forward : 2A, 11B, 2A Row 14 ← backward: 3A, 9B, 3A Row 15 → forward : 15A
A round red ornament with a gold cap and a gold band, worked with four threads. Tie a few in different sizes for a festive set, or make just one to wear on Christmas Eve.
The small white highlight on the left is what makes it look round, so tie those knots with care.
How to use this pattern
This pattern is 15 knots wide, so cut 15 base strings, one for every knot across. Then cut one leading string for each of the 4 colors in the thread list. The busiest color is A (DMC 939, 103 knots), so give it the longest leading string.
Tie the rows from the top. Odd rows are tied left to right with forward knots, and even rows right to left with backward knots. The guide shows each thread's path, ticks off finished rows and walks you through the band one knot at a time.
This pattern has never been knotted on real thread, and the colors on screen are close matches to DMC floss, not exact ones. Compare them with your real skeins before you start.
