Sunday Stitch School - Lesson 342: Broken Chain Stitch

It is important to read blogs! Then you will be reminded of stitches you have learned but have not used a lot, or missed part of!

That was the case with me when I saw a beautiful Mandala made by Angela of Princess Bubbles. 

To her Mandala, Angela had included the #152 Chain of Heart Stitch, one I added to Sunday Stitch School's list of stitches five years ago, in November 2020.

Now, that stitch consists of a mirror image of a Broken Chain Stitch; together they form a heart. Suddenly, it struck me that although I have introduced the linear heart-shaped stitch, I have not yet made a tutorial for the basic part - the Broken Chain Stitch itself.

So today's stitch is all thanks to Princess Bubbles. Thank you, Angela.

Here is my photo tutorial:

First, let's have a look at the usual Chain Stitch

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Compare it with the Broken Chain Stitch.

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In the example below, I have given the links of

the chain more space. They look a bit

like wonky horseshoes or fishhooks.

I have not found the Broken Chain Stitch in any books, but there are several videos on YouTube if you want to see moving pictures.

Homework: Bestow these samplers with lucky Horseshoes or go fishing!