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Definition: Overshot weaving designs are created by weft threads that skip over groups of warp threads. The overshot pattern thread is usually of a thicker yarn than the ground tabby weft.

Pattern blocks are created using a twill treadling and unit blocks can be done in any sequence any number of times.

1,2
2,3
3,4
1,4

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