Variations on the Cross Stitch

An arrowhead stitch is an easy variation of the cross stitch. Comprised of two half stitches, it may be stitched in any direction and over one or over two threads or squares.

Add an interesting element to a design or border by learning how to stitch a couched long stitch.

The long-armed Smyrna Cross Stitch is a variation of the Smyrna Cross Stitch that incorporates a petite upright cross stitch laid over a cross stitch stitched over two.

The Boss Stitch is a variation of the cross stitch that is similar to the Rice Stitch. Tiny stitches added to the legs of the cross stitch form a tiny diamond when the stitch is repeated.

An elongated cross stitch is a cross stitch variation that replaces two regular cross stitches.

Learn how to stitch Four-Sided Stitch, a cross stitch variation that forms a square on the front and a cross stitch on the back of the fabric.

Learn how to stitch a herringbone stitch by following these diagrams.

Step-by-step tutorial provides guidance in stitching a laced cross stitch, a simple cross stitch variation.

A Quartered Cross Stitch is a variation on the cross stitch that is composed of quarter stitches or half stitches.

Follow the steps in this tutorial to learn to stitch a rice stitch, a cross stitch variation that resembles four small cross stitches.

The eyelet stitch, similar in appearance to the Smyrna cross stitch, is composed of quarter stitches and straight stitches. This cross stitch variation is best stitched over two or more squares of Aida fabric.

Learn to stitch a Smyrna cross stitch, a cross stitch variation that combines a regular cross stitch and an upright cross stitch.

Learn how to stitch a star stitch, also known as a couched cross stitch. Adding a single straight to a cross stitch will have you seeing stars.

The underlined cross stitch is a simple variation on the cross stitch.

This cross stitch variation looks best stitch over two or more squares of Aida fabric. Upright cross stitch may be stitched individually, or added to regular cross stitch to form a Smyrna cross stitch.

Step-by-step instructions for how to stitch a velvet stitch, a loopy variation of the cross stitch.

A zig zag stitch is a cross stitch variation that is shaped like a bow-tie. The zig zag stitch forms a cross stitch with upright straight stitches on each side.