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Argyle is the name for a pattern made up of lines and diamonds. It is a very common pattern on socks and waistcoats.
Cis forCrosshatch
Something is spotted if it has a pattern of small, round things all over it. Many animals are spotted. If the spots are perfectly round and even they are usually called dots. People will usually call animals covered in dots spotted and clothes covered in spots to be dotted.
Floral is the name for a pattern, usually used on fabric, that is made up of pictures of flowers. Floral prints are very popular on skirts, dresses and on loungeroom furniture.
Gis forGrain (Texture)
Anything else that has a distinct direction in what it is made from can also be described as having a grain, such as the direction of fur on an animal's hide.
His forHerringbone
His forHoundstooth
A lattice is made from strips of a material like wood crossing over itself, leaving gaps between the strips. The gaps are usually square or diamond shaped, but more intricate lattices have more interesting shapes. Lattices can be made from wood, plastic, metal or may even be made out of pastry strips on top of a pie.
A mosaic is a picture made from lots of tiny colored pieces. Traditionally, mosaics were made from pieces of tile, stone or glass. Modern mosaics can be made from photographs.
Paisley is a pattern based around twisted teadrop shapes.
