Learn How to Stitch Cross Stitch Variations

Like the Rice Stitch and many other variations of the cross stitch, the Boss Stitch may be stitched with a single color or with coordinating or contrasting colors for a different look.

Adding a single straight stitch to a cross stitch will have you seeing stars.

Suggested Patterns:

• Star Stitch Border
• Starry Christmas Tree

Add an interesting element to a design or border with couched long stitch which is a cross stitch placed over a long single satin stitch. The stitch may be done in a single color, or experiment with two or more.

An elongated cross stitch is a cross stitch variation that replaces two regular cross stitches.

Suggested Patterns:

• Elongated Stitch Motif pattern
• He is Risen Egg pattern
• Special Square One pattern

Four-Sided Stitch, a cross stitch variation that forms a square on the front and a cross stitch on the back of the fabric, is also used in Hardanger embroidery.

Suggested Patterns:

• Medieval Heart pattern
• O Little Town of Bethlehem
• Special Square Two

Learn how to stitch a herringbone stitch by following these diagrams.

See Also:

• Herringbone Stitch Border
• Herringbone Stitch Bracelet
• Herringbone Heart pattern

Step-by-step tutorial provides guidance in stitching a laced cross stitch, a simple cross stitch variation that adds a bit of texture to projects.

The long-armed Smyrna Cross Stitch is a variation of the Smyrna Cross Stitch that incorporates a petite upright cross stitch laid over a cross stitch stitched over two squares of Aida fabric. Use a single color or create a two-color version for more visual interest.

A Quartered Cross Stitch is composed of quarter stitches (or half stitches if done over two).

Suggested Patterns:

• He Is Risen Egg pattern
• Special Square One

A cross stitch variation that resembles four small cross stitches, the Rice Stitch works well in borders and band samplers.

See Also:

• Rice Stitch Border Chart
• Special Square Three pattern
• Rice Stitch Bracelet