Sanjūbishitsunagi The traditional Japanese pattern sanjūbishitsunagi 三重菱繋ぎ means "three-layered rhombi connection." You can find it as a pattern in hotels all across Japan.
Asagao The traditional Japanese sashiko pattern asagao 朝顔 or 牽牛花 means "morning glory." The morning glory pattern belongs to moyōzashi 模様刺し and is well suited for beginners.
Digital Numbers Digital numbers as a sashiko pattern?!? Quite en vogue in Japan. This hitomezashi pattern is rather easy to stitch and thus perfect for beginners.
Kawarikakushippō Kawarikakushippō means "variation of angled seven treasures." Like many traditional patterns, kawarikakushippō is a kisshōmonyō 吉祥文様 "lucky omen pattern."
Seigaiha The traditional Japanese pattern seigaiha 青海波 means "waves of the blue sea." Like the name suggests, the pattern represents stylized waves. As a kisshōmonyō, it is thought to bring good fortune.
Puzzle A modern sashiko stitching pattern that is suitable for beginners. Puzzles represent strong bonds as well as "peace" because a puzzle is made up of "piece(s)."
Rokkakuasanoha Rokkakuasanoha 六角麻の葉 means "hexagonal hemp leaf." It is closely related to the extremely popular asanoha pattern, but has fewer lines.