Specialty Stitches
Many of these specialty stitches are pretty common if you’re coming from a general embroidery background. But for cross stitchers these can feel pretty daunting! So here I try to do a breakdown of how to do these stitches and what they might look like worked into a cross stitch design.
How To French Knot; Or What To Try Instead
Okay, so I technically already have a french knot tutorial as part of my Advanced and Specialty Stitches list. But I wanted to go a bit more in depth and offer multiple sources and tutorials, as well as additional ways to substitute them. So here we are, going a little more in-depth. With links to […]
Algerian Eyelet: Cross Stitch Starburst
This article is part of a series on Advanced and Specialty Stitches. Check the main article for a full list of stitches. This one is just about the algerian eyelet. What is an Algerian Eyelet This stitch looks very similar to a Smyrna cross, except it has a hole in the middle. This lends itself […]
Diamond Eyelet: Specialty Stitches for your Cross Stitch Designs
This article is part of a series on Advanced and Specialty Stitches. Check the main article for a full list of stitches. This one is just about the diamond eyelet. What is a Diamond Eyelet? Similar to the algerian eyelet, it is a type of stitch that focuses on having a hole in the middle. […]
Jessica Stitch: The Spirograph of Stitches
This article is part of a series on Advanced and Specialty Stitches. Check the main article for a full list of stitches. This one is just about the jessica stitch. What is a Jessica Stitch? This is a stitch you probably won’t encounter super often. I’ve only ever seen them used in Chatelaine designs. For […]
Rhodes Stitch: Textured Shapes to Embellish Your Cross Stitch
This article is part of a series on Advanced and Specialty Stitches. Check the main article for a full list of stitches. This one is just about the rhodes stitch. What is a Rhodes Stitch? The rhodes stitch is a geometric shape made 3D by overlapping strands in a radial pattern. It’s a nice textured […]
Lazy Daisies: Simple Floral Stitches
This article is part of a series on Advanced and Specialty Stitches. Check the main article for a full list of stitches. This one is just about lazy daisies. What are Lazy Daisies Lazy daisies are small loops made of thread. When you stitch several of them together, they resemble a simple flower. Hence the […]
Smyrna Cross: The Double Cross Stitch
This article is part of a series on Advanced and Specialty Stitches. Check the main article for a full list of stitches. This one is just about the smyrna cross. What is the smyrna cross The smyrna cross is more of a needlepoint stitch. You’re more likely to find it in designs made in yarn […]
French Knot: Intentional Knots in Cross Stitch
This article is part of a series on Advanced and Specialty Stitches. Check the main article for a full list of stitches. This one is just about the french knot. French Knots in Patterns You’ll find french knots typically depicted in patterns by a small circle right at the intersection of 4 squares. A color […]