Use the tip of your needle to adjust the stitch as needed. The completed laced cross stitch will resemble the image of the stitch above.
Suggested Practice Patterns:In the next steps of the tutorial, learn to stitch a laced cross stitch over two squares of Aida fabric.
How to Stitch Laced Cross Stitch - Cross Stitch Variation
By Connie G. Barwick, About.com
Completed Laced Cross Stitch
Laced Cross Stitch
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- Gather Supplies and Begin the Stitch
- Stitch the Second Part of the Laced Cross Stitch
- Slide the Needle Under the Upright Bar
- Pull the Floss Across the Square
- Complete the Laced Cross Stitch
- Completed Laced Cross Stitch
- Stitch a Laced Cross Stitch Over Two Squares of Aida
- Draw the Floss Under the Upright Bar
- Complete the Laced Cross Stitch
- Two Laced Cross Stitches - Over One and Over Two
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