Musubi Kikkō Sashiko Pattern PDF — Linked Tortoiseshell Embroidery Template

A printable, true-scale PDF template for the Musubi Kikkō "linked tortoiseshell" design, with clear, step-by-step instructions so you go from print to stitched piece without guesswork.

Musubi Kikkō links tortoiseshell hexagons edge to edge with short triangular knots, extending one of Japan's oldest emblems of long life, documented in Japan since the Nara period, into a continuous all-over lattice.

Classically white on indigo, glows in any high-contrast pair, a good all-over fill for a panel or the back of a jacket; pairs with our Jūji Kikkō if you'd like the two side by side.

WHAT YOU GET (instant download):

• Cover page with difficulty and motif overview

• Full-page stitching template at true 1:1 scale, with a color-coded stitch-path guide

• Step-by-step marking, stitching, and finishing instructions

• A clean transfer template for water-soluble stabilizer

• US Letter AND A4 versions, reusable, print as often as you like

DETAILS:

• Skill level: Intermediate, three color-coded passes with careful lattice marking

• You'll need: cotton or linen, sashiko thread, a water-erasable marker, and a ruler

HOW IT WORKS:

• Print at 100% (check the 1-inch reference square)

• Trace on light fabric at a window or lightbox, or use water-soluble stabilizer on dark fabric

The grid marking is the exacting part; once the lattice points are down accurately, the hexagons and their connecting knots follow a steady, repeating rhythm.

For personal use only; please don't resell or redistribute. Digital download, nothing is shipped.

You'll get 2 files: one for US Letter, one for A4.

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