Gokuzushi Sashiko Pattern PDF — Five-Rod Weave Embroidery Template

A printable, true-scale PDF template for the Gokuzushi "five-rod weave" design, with clear, step-by-step instructions so you go from print to stitched piece without guesswork.

Gokuzushi borrows its name from sangi, the wooden counting rods once used for arithmetic; it's the five-rod member of a small lattice-pattern family, its basket-weave look built entirely from alternating which way each block's straight lines run.

No curves, no diagonals, just an easy grid, a relaxed weekend stitch for a set of coasters or a cushion front.

WHAT YOU GET (instant download):

• Cover and motif overview

• True 1:1 stitching template with a stitch-path guide

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

• Transfer template for water-soluble stabilizer

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

DETAILS:

• Skill level: Beginner, plain running stitch, straight lines only

• You'll need: cotton or linen, sashiko thread, a water-erasable marker, and a ruler for the 2-inch grid

HOW IT WORKS:

• Print at 100% and check the 1-inch scale bar

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

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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