I hope that you are thorough with the Outlining and Interlacing of the Basic Diamond Motif. Now we move on to the Five Point Diamond Motif or the Maltese Cross. The following diagram shows the the structure of the five point motif. It can be considered as a square or a diamond depending on how we place the diagram.
Outlining the Maltese Cross
We have already done outlining of the single diamond motif. Keep the following points in mind. The beginning and end points are the outward extensions of the same corner. Always keep the thread under the needle while inserting needle at the corners. We rotate the frame during each step which helps to get a rapid idea of where to move the needle and thread next.
