White Cross (Step 2, change the Daisy into the White Cross)

The White Cross is the second stage in solving the Cube. In this stage, you will learn how to create a cross on the white face of the cube (Opposite side to the Daisy / Yellow centre square). This is an essential step that sets the foundation for solving the rest of the cube, but more importantly the next step to doing the whole white layer. We learn how to align the correct edge pieces to the centre squares on each side.

Steps to Create the White Cross:

1. If you're not at the stage where you have the Daisy on top, then please go back one step and complete the Daisy

2. Identify the white edge pieces and where they should go.

   Notice on this example below :
   The white and orange edge piece is on the green side (The side with the green centre piece)
   The white and blue edge is on the red side,
   also the white and green edge is on the blue side,
   and finally the white and red is on the orange side

   So we need to put these on the opposite side of the cube in the right place so that the centre colour of that side matches up with the edge colour.

3. Your cube may not match the above layout, but the following is really easy to do no matter whether the white edge pieces are on the correct side or not, we don't even need an algorithm to solve it.

   You'll see that we simply align the correct edge piece for example the white and blue with it's blue side and then turn that side to the bottom so that the edge lines up with both it's side (Blue in this instance) and white on the bottom.

   Here is an example of that happening :

4. Lets solve the white cross for the example from above as a full example :

Tips:

• The method we're teaching is not the fastest, it's designed to offer you a solid solution that can consistently be achieved. Some things can be done slightly quicker, but for simplicity and to reinforce the process, these have been optimised for learning instead.
• Practice the movements to become familiar with the cube.
• Mess up the cube after completing the white cross to practice a few times so that the process is committed to memory and muscle memory. At some point you won't even need to think about doing these steps it will be natural.
• Take your time to ensure accuracy before moving on to the next stage.

Next Steps

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