Thousand Pyramids
Also known as: Pyramids
A one-patch of equilateral triangles in rows, alternately pointing up and down; contrast between the up and down triangles makes rows of pyramids. Half triangles at the row ends complete across the block edge.
Block Details
- Category
- Classic
- Difficulty
- beginner
- Grid Type
- one-patch
- Piece Count
- 78
- Tags
- one-patchbeginnertraditional
Construction Tips
Sew triangles into rows, alternating direction, then join the rows matching the points. This repeat uses 2 in triangles (12 in by 10.39 in).
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