Cut Out + Keep

Autumn Leaves Doily

This design was inspired by the intricate lace patterns of crocheted doilies and autumn leaves.

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/autumn-leaves-doily • Posted by Creating Kirigami

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

0 h 30

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
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Description

Instructions

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    With the colored side of the paper up, fold the square in half (bottom to top) to create a large white rectangle. Bring corners A and B together and pinch to mark the center on the folded edge.

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    Place the rectangle on the Protractor Template (download attachment), aligning the pinched center with the protractor’s center. Draw a light line from the pinched center to the 60o line and from the 120o line to the pinched center.

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    Fold corner A along the 60o line and corner B along the 120o line. The angle between the folding lines is 60o.

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    Transfer Pattern 9. Be aware of the folding lines.

  5. Cut along the cutting lines.

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    Carefully unfold the paper to reveal the design.