Different cross stitches

What are the different stitches used in cross stitch?

In the art of embroidery in cross stitch different stitches are used. You can try to do each of them with the explanations that we show you right away. All of them are very beautiful stitches to decorate your fabrics. Try to do them.

Half point

We start with the low point, which is a point that is made in a simple diagonal and it is normally a stitch that is only made on horizontal rows. Generally, in cases where the design requires half a point, it is indicated below and the color is separated in the information. In addition, in the scheme it is indicated by a colored diagonal line.

Half stitching can be used in patterns under certain circumstances as shading to give a sense of depth to the cross stitch image.

It is very easy to make this point. You just have to follow these steps: on the wrong side of the fabric bring the needle to point 1 and then lower it to point 2. Go up to 3 and lower to 4.

To end the stitch race:
The back row is sewn back from right to left. Here the needle goes up to 11 and down to 12, then up to 13 and down to 14. Finish the back loop and repeat the embroidering sequence until the area is stitched as on the chart.

quarter stitch

To embroider a quarter stitch, simply take the needle from the bottom left hole of the fabric square and bring it down to the center of the square. The quarter stitch can be embroidered from any corner of the quadrilateral square.

Very important recommendation:
When embroidering a quarter stitch, you should use a smaller size needle.. Do not iron the fibers from the center of the square, move the needle to change the fibers and pass the needle between them.

Three Quarter Stitch

To make a three-quarter stitch, we start by embroidering the small arm first, like a quarter stitch. Next, we complete with a half stitch to make the other two arms. To embroider a three-quarter stitch, we must first pass the needle through the lower left hole of the fabric square and further down, through the lower right hole of the same fabric square. Then we bring the needle from the bottom right hole of the fabric square below to the center of the half stitch we made. We can embroider the three-quarter stitches in any direction.

Remember, the easiest way to do quarter stitches is to use a smaller needle (#26 or #28, no bigger than that).

Backstitch

The backstitch is sewn from right to left. To start we bring the needle to point 1 and then return to point 2 with the needle pointing down.

We turn to the left and bring the needle to 3 and lower the needle back to 1. Then we continue with the embroidering sequence.

A line on the outline of the design indicates that backstitch is required. When there is a symbol in a square and the symbol is the same on both sides of the backstitch symbol, embroider a cross stitch in this square. Finally you can join the backstitch.

french knot

The French knot is used in many cross stitch designs to give more detail and dimension. For the French knot, bring the needle to 1, we must keep the wool taut with the other hand and wind the wool twice around the point of the needle. Next, we gently pull the thread so that the wires around the needle are tight, and while holding them, we position the needle near 1. Then, we turn the needle inside out until the knot forms and sits firmly on the surface. . A black dot on the outline indicates that a French knot stitch is required.

Very important recommendation:
To make a larger French knot, we need to wrap the yarn around the needle a couple more times or use a thicker yarn.

Learn more about the French knot » this article «.

The decorations

There are many fun and creative ways to beautify your cross stitch designs. A fantastic ornament to embellish your work, are the beads. When applying the beads to the stitches, we must first work all the diagonal parts of the stitches and then apply the beads when working the round again.

There are other accessories that look great in cross-stitch embroidery. Cylindrical beads, crystals, charms, and small buttons also add an interesting touch to a cross-stitch design. In addition, these three-dimensional embellishments add a different touch to any embroidery and are available in many colors and styles. Make sure you use good quality embellishments, otherwise they may melt when ironing.