Sunday 27 October 2013

TAST #86 - Turkman Stitch

TAST is a great challenge to learn new stitches. It stands for Take A Stitch Tuesday and you can learn all about it at Pintangle. com. Click here.

We have reached stitch #86 which is called Turkman Stitch. I had never heard of it, but once I started stitching my fingers seemed familiar with the moves. I have previous used it, but under the name of Closed Chain.

I think it makes a nice braid when the stitches are worked close together, like in the last row.


8 comments:

Pamela said...

Very nice! I especially like the bottom row.

margaret said...

knew this stitch was familiar, thanks Queenie for telling us its other name

Queeniepatch said...

This is one of those stitches that changes appearance with the length of the stitch. I think you could do a whole picture by just changing the stitch length and the thickness of the thread.

Queeniepatch said...

Sharon had actually mentioned the other name, but you know me - I can't read and remember! I really need to pay more attention!

Annet said...

Yes, Turkman stitch has many different faces! Love the braided row. Hopefully I have time soon to catch up on my TAST stitching.

Queeniepatch said...

I hope you do! I am looking forward to whatever you do with the TAST stitches - it is bound to be something I have never thought of. Have fun!

carorose said...

Oh I am behind on these stitches again, your diligence puts me to shame. I like that braided row I have a few places I could use that.

Queeniepatch said...

Don't worry! You've been busy with so many other things. I will use my 'Braided Turkman stitches' for the Kafferepet quilt, back with report on Wednesday.