BitKit Balkan Diamond cross stitch folk embroidery PDF pattern

The Balkan Diamond BitKit cross stitch folk embroidery PDF pattern features a beautiful geometric diamond and arrow design in two shades of red, a repeating pattern that echoes folk embroidery traditions across the Mediterranean and Eastern Europe. Its restful rhythm is the kind of geometric vocabulary that has been stitched into textiles for centuries because it is so visually stunning. I like to think of these kits as a "little bit of stitching" that introduces you to the folk embroidery tradition without a big time commitment. This was one of my very first BitKits and still remains a personal favorite! What you'll make: A 7 x 9" mini table runner Stitches used: Cross stitch Skill level: Beginner Stitch count: 2,297 cross stitches (61 x 79 stitch area) What does "beginner" mean for this pattern? You can start here with no cross stitch experience at all. This design uses simple stitches throughout, and the full color chart and instructions walk you through from the first stitch. I have specifically designed this kit with a beginner in mind. You can find additional support with my How To videos or at our Avlea Stitchers Facebook page.