Underlined Cross Stitch Diagram

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How To Stitch an Underlined Cross Stitch - Cross Stitch Variation

Here's How:

1. Begin the stitch with a waste knot. Start the stitch by bringing up the threaded tapestry needle at 1.
   
   
2. Carry the floss across the Aida square and take the needle down at 2.
   
   
3. Bring the needle up at 3.
   
   
4. Carry the floss across the square and take it down at 4 to complete a cross stitch.
   
   
5. Bring the needle up again at point 3.
   
   
6. Carry the floss down at point 1 to complete the underlined cross stitch. Secure the floss to end the stitch or bring the floss back up at point 3 to continue practicing the underlined cross stitch.
   
   
7. Use the underlined cross stitch to create a border around a small motif or to replace some or all the cross stitch in a small design.

Tips:

1. Keep your tension even when completing this stitch.

What You Need:

• short length of embroidery floss
• tapestry needle
• Aida fabric
• scissors
• hoop (optional)