The sashiko pattern hoshi to mitsubishi 星と三菱 means “stars and three rhombi.” It is easy to follow even for beginners. | Sashiko Pattern
The sashiko pattern hoshi to mitsubishi 星と三菱 means “stars and three rhombi.”
星 hoshi means “star.” 三 mitsu is “three” in Japanese and 菱 hishi means “water caltrop.”
Because the plant is shaped like a rhombus, the name of the plant has been adopted to refer to the shape.
If you divide the pattern up into triangles, you get three stars that enclose three rhombi in their middle. This is the base that lends this pattern its name.
Meaning of the sashiko pattern hoshi to mitsubishi
I found the pattern on a sampler by Olympus at Oomae Nunoten. There is no information about some inherent meaning to the pattern as a whole, but its parts come with their own meaning:
The meaning of a diamond shape in sashiko
The water caltrop, represented by the diamond-shaped rhombus, is a plant known for its strong vitality. The plant's vitality has led to its shape becoming a symbol of good health and family prosperity.
The meaning of the star shape in sashiko
The six-pointed star turns into the asanoha pattern when you add lines inside. This design represents the hemp plant, which grows super fast – up to 4 meters in just four months!
Because of how fast-growing and resilient the plant is, the asanoha pattern carries the wish for a child to grow up strong and healthy. The hemp plant is also believed to ward off evil, which is why it’s been a popular choice for baby clothes for centuries.
The two shapes together celebrate vitality, growth, and protection in a beautiful way.
Apart from that, is it just me or is this pattern perfect for Christmas?
Stitching advice for the sashiko pattern hoshi to mitsubishi
This sashiko pattern is very easy to follow. Stitch the vertical lines first.
When you've finished all the lines in this direction, stitch either of the lines at a 60-degree angle.
Fill in the remaining direction last.
Especially if you are still new to sashiko, this pattern is pretty straightforward. Hoshi to mitsubishi is definitely not a bad pattern if you want to get a feel for hitomezashi.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions: janette@stitchesontherun.com
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