How to do the Moss Stitch - Sarah's Hand Embroidery Tutorials

Moss Stitch is also known as

Cross and Twist Stitch _[EN].

About the Moss Stitch

The Moss Stitch is an interesting variation that involves the Cross Stitch. Using a twist of the thread, the simple Cross Stitch is given a pretty look. This twisting is made easy using your other hand. The Moss Stitch can be scattered around to create textures on the pattern and be used beautifully on even-weave fabric.

How to do the Moss Stitch


Fig 1: Make a Cross Stitch between A, B, C, and D.	Fig 2: Then, come out from E, a point slightly above A and D.

Fig 3: Now, take the working thread emerging from point E over your finger as shown.	Fig 4: Twist the thread by turning around your finger to create a crossed loop like this.

Fig 5: Take your finger out leaving the twisted loop in place. Next, pass the needle under the intersection of the cross as shown. The twisted loop should be under the needle.	Fig 6: Pull out the needle to tighten the loop around the intersection of the cross. You can then take the needle into the fabric at point F.

Fig 7: The finished Moss Stitch will look like this.