According to Ariela Pelaia, About.com Guide to Judaism, "A hamsa is an amulet shaped like a hand, with three extended fingers in the middle and a curved thumb or pinky finger on either side. It is thought to protect against the "evil eye" and is a popular motif in both Jewish and Middle Eastern jewelry."
I have also seen hamsa used in embroidery projects, so I decided to design some simple Hamsa Cross Stitch Patterns.
Photo © Connie G. Barwick
Stitch your own protective amulet. Who couldn't do with a little more protection these days? The designs are done in an outline form, so the fabric will really be the star of these projects. If you are more of a fiber person, then fill in the design with your favorite floss colors.
I have positioned the hamsa with the fingers up, but you may flip the design if you like to position the fingers downward.
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I have also seen hamsa used in embroidery projects, so I decided to design some simple Hamsa Cross Stitch Patterns.
Photo © Connie G. BarwickI have positioned the hamsa with the fingers up, but you may flip the design if you like to position the fingers downward.
Stay up-to-date with when free patterns and articles are added to About.com Cross Stitch. Subscribe to the About.com Cross Stitch Newsletter today.
Follow About.com Cross Stitch on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
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