Darning Stitch is another basic stitch I have not introduced yet. It IS a form of Running Stitch, which is one of the simplest and most common stitches there is. However, the latter is usually even in length, whereas the Darning Stitch is longer on the surface and shorter on the reverse. It is often used as a filling stitch, and each row is staggered, like the pattern on a brick wall.
I found a clear and easy-to-follow tutorial in RSN's Stitch Bank.
Here are my photo instructions.
The traditional Running Stitch
Here is the Darning Stitch.
Here is the Darning Stitch in staggered form.
As you can see, these stitches are easy and should have been included much earlier, but it is never too late, eh?
Homework:
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Simple can be so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThe darning stitch is a good background filler on canvas needlework.
ReplyDeleteNow I am pondering where I could use it. It looks so good!
ReplyDeleteIt's so versatile, too - the basis for so many styles of stitchery!
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