Here is a stitch often used in stumpwork. It is also good for filling in larger areas, but can be used as a band, too. It looks like knitting.
Other names are: Peruvian Knitting, Knitting Stitch.
Do you know any other name? If so, please leave a comment.
Work Ceylon Stitch like this:
Make a long Straight Stitch.
Couch it down with the same thread.
Come out one step below the first one.
Go through the first loop, make sure you don't catch any fabric.
Keep the thread under the needle as if you were making a
Buttonhole Stitch.
Continue.
At the end of the line, anchor the stitch.
colour to make it easier to see the pattern.
Work your way from left to right, catching only
the crossed loop of the previous line.
Anchor at the end of the line.
Continue in the same way. When you have
finished the last line, go back
and anchor all the loops.
Homework:
The three samplers:
Aida,
Sunday Stitch School Reference Chart and
Teal Wool Tailoring Scribble Cloth.
It's always been Ceylon stitch to me, and I seem to remember using it in almost my very first piece of embroidery!
ReplyDeleteAnother Stitch Great. Once I have tried this stitch.I think It will make thick borders.
ReplyDeleteIt's a nice stitch.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a cute little sweater!
ReplyDeleteIsn't that pretty! I really like the two-tone look too!
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