About the Pueblo Stitch.
The Pueblo Stitch is, in a way, a beautiful variation of the Split Stitch. This stitch requires you to use two different colors threaded through the same needle. You will be using the Split Stitch technique, splitting the two threads. This creates a braid-like effect worked in two colors. Try working the Pueblo Stitch without alternating the sides of the colors each time. See how it looks like with a single color on either side. Try whipping under a row of the Pueblo Stitch using a third color and see how it shows up.
How to do the Pueblo Stitch
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| Fig 1: Begin by threading two colored threads into one needle, as shown. Knot them together at one end of the thread. | Fig 2: Come out from the fabric and follow the Split Stitch technique to come out from the fabric as shown. Split both the threads in two directions as shown. |
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| Fig 3: Repeat the process. This time, split both the threads in such a way that the two colors go the other way. Yellow goes down and green goes up. | Fig 4: Again, repeat the process. Again, split both the threads in such a way that the two colors go the other way. So, yellow goes up and green goes down this time. |
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| Fig 5: The finished row looks like this. The colors in the ‘braid’ are alternated in their position. |
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Hi Sarah
This pueblo stitch is amazing. Many thanks for posting. Just a quick question. Pueblo stitch is not mentioned anywhere else. Is this a chain variation as opposed to a split variation. Many thanks for a great website and clear demos.
Hi Ilana,
I understand how the Pueblo Stitch can resemble something like the Magic Chain Stitch. The Split Stitch itself can look like the Chain Stitch because of the way the threads part both ways when we ‘split’ it in the stitching process. The Pueblo Stitch is not a looped stitch and is not technically made like the Chain Stitch, but follows the Split Stitch technique. This is the reason why I placed it under this family. 🙂
Many thanks Sarah. So does this stitch have any other names.
I think I am going to try it on a roof. It will give the impression of a thatch!
Always my pleasure, Ilana. As much as I have researched, I could not find any other name for this stitch. I am still researching its origins- why is it called Pueblo stitch!? Will definitely update the page as I get more information.
If you ever end up trying this stitch, it will be great to see it! You are welcome to upload a sample here.
Hi. Sarah’s
Wow all your stitch are amazing. V v nice.
Thank you for sharing.
Amen.
Thank you! I hope you enjoy trying this stitch.
Thank you. As always its a pleasure to see you in my mailbox.
Always nice to hear from you! 🙂
Okay, this is *super cool* and I’ve never seen it before. How are you so amazing?
Thank you, Guin! ❤️ Enjoy!