How to Cross Stitch

Learn how to create the basic stitches used in Cross Stitch Embroidery.

Knowing how to read a pattern is essential when you are a beginning stitcher.

Learn how to combine rows of cross stitches to create a small square.

Follow this diagram to learn how to stitch a row of half stitches.

Use these tutorials to learn how to stitch back stitch.

Keeping strands of floss side-by-side involves a techniques called railroading.

Learn about two methods used to form cross stitches.

Successful stitching on linen begins with the placement of the initial stitch.

Stitch a column of cross stitches by following this step by step tutorial.

Lesson for beginning Cross Stitch enthusiasts with photos and tips.

A brief overview of how to stitch a cross stitch, accompanied by a diagram.

Step-by-step lesson with photos for stitching a single row of cross stitches.

Diagram and instructions give helpful insight into how to stitch multiple rows of cross stitches.

Learn how to stitch a single cross stitch by following a tutorial with photos and detailed instructions. If you have never picket up needle and floss, this is the lesson for you.

Stitch a simple Cross Stitch Colorblock and learn to Cross Stitch as you follow the detailed instructions in this group of lessons.

Follow Crochet Guide Sandi Marshall's illustrated tutorial and learn how to stitch a cross stitch on single crochet.

Use this nifty cross stitch calculator to work out stitch and fabric counts.