Cross Stitch Here is the progression from the Cross Stitch (Korssting in Norwegian) to the Smyrna (Dobbelt Korssting). Do not get it confused with the Star Stitch (stjernesting) which is not completely square when finished. « Back to Stitches
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Holbein (Double Running) Stitch
Double Running Straight Journey The double running stitch is also known as the Holbein stitch and Assisi stitch. It is used especially in reversible Blackwork where you want the back of your work to look exactly as the front of your work. For this stitch series, work a line of running stitches of all the […]
Twisted Stitch (Silk Ribbon)
Twisted Stitch (Silk Ribbon) Come up at your starting point and make a couple of twists in your ribbon before going down at your second point, do not pull tight. Here is a straight stitch on the left and a twisted straight stitch on the right with 7 mm silk ribbon. « Back to Stitches
Split Stitch
Split Stitch (A) often confused with Chain Stitch (B). Here is an example of the split stitch as it is being worked. This stitch is also known as the Kensington Outline Stitch. I added this stitch because it is often mistaken for tiny chain stitches. A sharp needle is used because you are dividing the […]
Back Stitch
Back Stitch The back stitch is often used for more detailed work such as lettering and details. Work from right to left striving to keep your stitch lengths even. You work ahead of each stitch coming up at 1 and then down at 2, which was the end of the previous stitch. Then you will […]
Cable Stitch
Cable Stitch The cable stitch is created by alternating the stem stitch and the outline stitch. This stitch is worked left to right and the first stitch you take the needle will be on top of the line. The next stitch the needle will be on the bottom of the line. Make your beginning stitch […]