The COMPASS ROSE was an emblem used to represent the direction of the winds upon charts and maps from around the 1300's. The term 'rose' comes from the compass points resembling petals of a flower. Alternating colours were used for clarity.

The model is stitched on 32ct linen 'Spring Glow' by Dyeing4U, suggested substitute Cream linen, using two strands of floss over two fabric threads. Approximate design size (326 x 406 stitches):

The pattern is in a 32-page booklet and contains variable backstitching (gradient indicated upon backstitch chart) and fractional stitches. The backstitching chart is shown separately upon the opposite of each page.

Compass Rose contains a large number of ¾ stitches, particularly within the border. Please refer to our F.A.Q. for guidelines of how to treat these ¾ stitches.

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FLOSS LIST (DMC):

211 223 347 597 598 796

797 809 814 815 816 820

830 831 832 833 834 3328

3721 3722 3808 3809 3810 3811

3838 3839 3840 white

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