How to Stitch a Herringbone Stitch

This series of diagrams illustrates how to stitch two herringbone stitches with guidance for the start of the third stitch.

For this project, you will need:

• a pair of sharp scissors
• a small embroidery hoop (optional)
• a piece of Aida fabric large enough to overlap the hoop by a few inches
• a short length of embroidery floss - any color
• a tapestry needle.
  
  Place the fabric in the hoop and set aside. Cut a 12 inch length of six-strand embroidery floss and separate the strands of floss. Thread the tapestry needle with one or two strands of the floss.
  
  Use a waste knot to secure the floss before starting the stitch.
  
  Begin the stitch by bringing the threaded needle up at point 1. Carry the floss diagonally across two squares of Aida fabric and insert the needle at point 2.