Here is a classic Indian embroidery style - Kamal Kadai. I have seen this version of the Woven Trellis Stitch many times on the internet and felt it was time to try it.
Today's instructions are based on Sarah's Hand Embroidery Tutorials, where you can see her excellent step-by-step instructions here.
Here is my photo guide:
Mark four corners with an odd number of stitch points each. I chose seven.
Start by stitching two opposite corners in the Rhodes Stitch style.
Work the other two corner in the same way.
Tie the threads together with a Cross Stitch in the centre.
Now start weaving
At this point skip the two outer warp threads, i.e. weave over five threads.
When only the absolute corner thread remains, wrap it a couple of times until it is covered. Anchor.
Here is an example with different threads. Pink Perle 8, Variegated Perle 8, yellow Perle 5 and orange thick tapestry wool.
Homework: Add to the samplers
Looks like an interesting stitch.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely going to give this one a try!
ReplyDeleteNow there's a stitch that looks like fun!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful is that? The unwoven star in itself is lovely, then add the weaving and over the top it goes.
ReplyDeleteWow!
I love the inclusion of different thread weights. That makes a great reference.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was looking at how to make this stitch, I remembered that my fisherman relative used to make nets.
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