I found this very simple explanation at Textile Research Centre about Methodist Knot Stitch, and at Roz-Counterpane, this description of the stitch.
Linear stitches, or individual stitches that can be used for lines, are always useful. However, I would call the Methodist Knot Stitch a 'thread-eater' as it is made up of two Back stitches of various lengths. Now is that useful or not? Only if you want to lighten your thread stash!
This is how to work it:
Finished!
Then continue with the next stitch in the same way.
Homework:
Add a few lines on these pieces.
6 comments:
Hi Queenie!
You make even the simplest of stitches look interesting!
I can’t wait to see your sample cloth.
Hugs
Barbara xx
Heyo!
I’ve been enjoying this series for a while (but sadly I am not playing along). I have not heard of some stitches - like this one. I wonder though what the back looks like? Perhaps it is meant to be seen on either side of the fabric, like around a cuff? Might explain the use of all that thread!
-C
And I never even knew that one had a name!
It looks pretty simple, but like you said a thread eater. Wonder who named this stich.
Barbara is correct. Your stitches are always interesting. This is unusual to me. Playtime now.
It is useful to know that it is a thread eater. Would a short and long running stitch look very similar?
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