Start the Boss Stitch with a waste knot. Bring the threaded needle up at point 1 and take it down at point 2 to complete a half stitch, the first step of the Boss Stitch.
In this tutorial the Boss Stitch is stitched over two squares of Aida. The stitch may be stitched over one square, but careful placement of the components of the Boss Stitch will be required for the stitch to be shaped properly.
Learn How to Stitch a Boss Stitch - Cross Stitch Variation
By Connie G. Barwick, About.com Guide
Begin the Boss Stitch
First Step of the Boss Stitch
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- Learn How to Stitch a Boss Stitch - Gather Supplies
- Begin the Boss Stitch
- Complete the Second Part of the Boss Stitch
- Complete the Third Part of the Boss Stitch
- Complete the Fourth Part of the Boss Stitch
- Complete the Fifth Part of the Boss Stitch
- Complete the Final Part of the Boss Stitch
- Rows of Boss Stitches
- Compare a Boss Stitch and a Rice Stitch
- Boss Stitch Practice Patterns
Free Cross Stitch Patterns
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