Tulip Stitch is also known as
Slipped Detached Chain
About the Tulip Stitch
This is among the few detached stitches in the chain stitch family. The stitch’s name is derived from its resemblance to the tulip flower. So, this stitch can be used to make tulip flower patterns or it can become a small part of a bigger flower…of course, the imagination is yours! It can also be used as a filling stitch to fill up patterns.
How to do the Tulip Stitch
To do this stitch, you need to know the lazy daisy stitch.
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| Fig 1: Start with a Lazy Daisy stitch, as shown above. Consider that A is the base of the lazy daisy and B is the tail. |
Fig 2: After putting in the needle thru B, bring it out thru C. C lies at about a 90 degrees angle from B and is about 2/3rd the distance from A. Note that this is just an approximate measurement I am using for a typical tulip stitch. You do not have to be strict about it. Now, take the needle beneath the ‘tail’ of the Lazy Daisy without plucking the fabric. |
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| Fig 3: Now put it in through D, which lies symmetrically to C. | Fig 4: A finished tulip stitch would look like this. |
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Hi, Sara. Here I show you my tulip stitch, combined with zig zag chain stitch. As always, I am thankful for your tutorials.
Dear Maria,
As usual, what splendid work! I really liked the way you have used the zig zag chain stitch to secure the lace down. 🙂