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French Braid Needlepoint Pattern and Instructions

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Materials needed for the French Braid Needlepoint Pattern

French Braid Free Needlepoint Pattern, Full-color Chart

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The French Braid needlepoint pattern is perfect for cleaning out your scrap basket, as any number of colors can be used. Color combinations of your choosing are also possible. The design is worked on 12-count canvas.

Worked mainly in satin stitch with a touch of continental stitch in the black border areas, this project actually works up very quickly!

Finished Size: Approximately 8 x 6inches

Mesh Size: 12-count

Size of Canvas Needed: 12x10 inches

Tapestry Wool: Tan or white, black for border areas, desired color for outer border and any number of colors for the diagonal rectangles.

To help guide you, I've included a close-up detail photo of the actual stitches on the next page.

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