This motif was adapted from a pattern in Mary Walker Phillips’ book “Knitting Counterpanes…” who adapted her pattern from much earlier versions. Phillip’s pattern is worked in the round; this version is worked back and forth on 2 needles which is easier for some knitters.
Although appearing complicated, the entire motif is made with just yarn overs and decreases.

This pattern will work with many needle sizes and threads/yarns as long as the fiber will block flat. The motif size will vary accordingly.

1 ball of Aunt Lydia’s Classic size 10 crochet cotton will make many motifs.