Congratulations! You have just completed a cross stitch.
Use your needle to adjust the floss as needed or pull on the ends of the floss to tighten the stitch up a little if needed. The cross stitch should resemble the one in the photo.
How to Stitch a Single Cross Stitch - From Start to Finish
By Connie G. Barwick, About.com Guide
Finish - The Completed Cross Stitch
Completed Cross Stitch
Photo: © Connie G. Barwick, licensed to About.com, Inc.Prev
- Start - Preparing Supplies
- How to Hold the Hoop and Needle
- Begin the Cross Stitch
- Complete the First Half Stitch
- Begin a Second Half Stitch
- Secure the End of the Floss
- Complete the Second Half Stitch
- Secure the Floss and Snip the Ends
- Finish - The Completed Cross Stitch
- Continue Practicing
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