Learn to stitch a row of cross stitches by following a stitch diagram. A row of cross stitches is made up of a row of half stitches facing to the right crossed by a returning row of half stitches facing to the left.
Difficulty: Average
Time Required: Varies
Here's How:
- This diagram represents four squares of Aida fabric.
Begin by bringing a threaded tapestry needle up at 1 and down at 2, stitching the first half stitch. - Complete the second half stitch and flip to the back of the fabric to secure the floss.
- Continue stitching a row of half stitches, bringing the needle up at the odd numbers and taking the needle down at the even numbers.
- Complete the row of half stitches by drawing the needle down at 8.
- Begin crossing the first row of half stitches by bringing the needle up at 9.
- Continue crossing the original row of half stitches by bringing the needle down at 10.
- Continue bringing the needle up on the odd numbers and down on the even numbers.
- After crossing all the original half stitches, secure the floss by running the threaded needle under the backs of the stitches. The row of cross stitches is complete.
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What You Need:
- fabric
- tapestry needle
- floss
- hoop (optional)
- scissors
