Stem Stitch is one of the easiest to be done and perhaps even one of the first stitches to be taught to any beginner. Many times people often refer to embroidery work itself as Crewel Work, though the actual Crewel Stitch (Stem Stitch) is never as commonly employed in it! This creates a bit of confusion on if Crewel Work consists of only Crewel Stitch (Stem Stitch).