Half Stitch

by Sue McKinnell

8x32 Strathspey for 3C

Bars

1-8

1C set, cast off 1 place as 2C step up then dance down between 3C and cast up to 2^nd place on own sides.

9-12

1C turn BH halfway and open to face down nearer hands joined. 1C turn 3C (1W and 3M RH, 1M and 3W LH) to end in 2^nd place on own sides.

13-16

1C turn BH halfway and open to face up. 1C turn 2C (1W and 2W RH, 1M and 2M LH) to end in 2^nd place on own sides facing down.

17-24

Mirror reels of 3 on the sides, 1C in and down, 2C out and down, 3C out and up, to begin.

25-32

2C and 1C set, turn BH once round with partners, then open to form a circle and circle once round to the left.

Repeat.

Suggested music is Irongray from Many Happy Returns.

The figure in bars 9-16 is similar to half stitch in bobbin lace.

05/17