This stitch is an example of how a base of Herringbone Square Stitch can be used for weaving. The result is a beautiful tight stitch that allows experimenting with colors and can be used for scattered filling.
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| Fig 1: Make a base of Herringbone Square Stitch. Now bring the needle out through the inside of one corner and pass it under the top intersection, as shown. | Fig 2: Now, pass the needle under the right intersection. Do not pluck the fabric underneath at any time. |
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| Fig 3: Continue by passing the needle under the bottom intersection. | Fig 4: Then, pass under the last intersection on the left. |
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| Fig 5: Now, take the needle through the fabric on the top right corner, and come out from the lower-left corner, as shown. | Fig 6: Pass from under the top intersection without plucking the fabric beneath. |
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| Fig 7: Again, pass it under the tight Stitch as shown. Do not pluck the fabric underneath. | Fig 8: Now, take the needle in through the fabric, as shown. This finishes one laced Herringbone Square Stitch. |
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| Fig 9: The finished look will throw out a star-like pattern. |
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Brand new idea with a familiar stitch. Thank you for sharing
Thank you, Madhumita. Hope you enjoy it!
Merci pour ce très beau point en étoile.. belle journée à vous,
Merci, MIP! 🙂
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Here you go, Bee! We have added a “Print Friendly” floating button on your request 🙂 It is not the best but let me know if it works for you!
Thanks, Love! XOXO
Thank you for the suggestion, Bee! That is a great idea. 🙂 We love that you enjoy our pages.
SO EASY! Thank you SO much! Now, you have a perfect blog! Thank you.
Beautiful stitch.
Thank you, Ginger. 🙂
Merci beaucoup, ce point est très beau. Bonne soirée.
Merci, Marijo! 🙂
Beautiful. I can really see the opportunities that could arise with various colours inside the herringbone stitch. Very creative
Thank you, Heather. If you ever experiment with this stitch, do share the results here – it will be inspiring. 🙂
Thank you! This does add wonderful texture.
You are welcome, Beth. 🙂
It’s a very beautiful stitch.
Thank you, Darlene. I hope you get to try it and enjoy the stitch. 🙂
Very nice 🙂 thanks for sharing
Thank you, Tracy! 🙂