Juji Kikko Sashiko Pattern PDF — Crossed Tortoiseshell Embroidery Template

A printable, true-scale PDF template for the Jūji Kikkō design, with clear, step-by-step, color-coded instructions so you always know which way the needle goes.

A tortoiseshell lattice of hexagons with a small cross resting in each cell, an old emblem of longevity and protection stitched right into the grid.

Classic white on indigo, or any high-contrast pair, pairs naturally with our Musubi Kikkō if you'd like the two tortoiseshell patterns side by side.

WHAT YOU GET (instant download):

• Cover with difficulty + motif overview

• Full-page stitching template at true 1:1 scale

• Step-by-step marking, stitching & finishing guide (color-coded stitch path)

• Clean transfer template for water-soluble stabilizer

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

DETAILS:

• Skill level: Intermediate, a steady repeating rhythm, very doable once you've stitched a row or two

• You'll need: cotton or linen, sashiko thread (classic white on indigo, or any high-contrast pair), and a water- or heat-erasable fabric marker

HOW IT WORKS:

• Print at 100% and check the 1-inch square

• On light fabric, trace at a bright window or lightbox; on dark fabric, use water-soluble stabilizer

★ Save with the set: Jūji Kikkō is part of the Sashiko Essentials Bundle alongside Asanoha, Shippō Tsunagi, Seigaiha, and Yabane, a five-pattern set that climbs from your first arrows up to the hemp leaf, a 30% savings versus buying them separately.

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.