Illustrations, Diagrams and Step-by-Step Instructions for Stitches

Learn how to stitch variations on the cross stitch with these free tutorials.

Using alternate forms of the back stitch allows you to change the looks of a project instantly. These stitches are also great for creating simple borders around Cross Stitch designs.

Detailed instructions for how to stitch a single cross stitch, accompanied by photos and tips.

Simple diagram of a cross stitch with instructions and list of supplies needed.

Diagram with instructions for stitching a short row of cross stitches.

The quarter stitch is the most difficult stitch of the basic stitches used in Cross Stitch, especially when stitching on Aida fabric. This diagram includes tips for making this stitch more manageable.

Descriptions and illustrations related to the two stitching techniques used in Cross Stitch.

Back stitch is used to create lines, letters, and detail in Cross Stitch designs. Follow the steps in these tutorials to master this stitch.

Use cross stitch variations to replace some or all of the cross stitches in small designs or borders to give your projects a slightly different look. Many of these stitches are used in advanced Cross Stitch Designs and other counted thread work.

Learn to stitch a French Knot - the bane of many stitcher's existence, but a necessary stitch to know.

Tutorials and videos illustrate how to do a Colonial Knot.