Blue Holbein-style Star

This will be a variation of the red star, but with deep ocean blue as the background color, and the star with alternating diamonds. In addition, I’ll be using the tools from a class with Noreen Roberts many years ago.

First, the early rows:

The blue is Harrisville Highland and the white is Harrisville Shetland (the same as the warp. Two rows are beaten down firmly.

I’ve added the border and beaten it with the smaller beater.

Ready to trim.

Note that both hands must be used: one to hold the handles and one be be sure the scissors are flat against the knots.

And the next step is to whack the work with the heavier beater.

It’s being held up for display with the smaller beater.

And in a few rows I’ll start using thee red and yellow of the stars and additional motifs.

I’m really looking forward to seeing the design emerge!