Sunday Stitch School - Lesson 363: Torocko Stitch

Today, we have a canvas stitch of the trellis type that I picked up from Shannon Downey at Badasscrossticher. The stitch is called Torocko Stitch and consists of a grid and a number of upright crosses that are couched down in the middle.

You can also check out Sarah's Hand Embroidery Tutorials. Or KimberlyOuimet. Or have a look at Mary Thomas's Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches, if you have the book.

Here is my photo tutorial:

You need to measure out a grid of squares of odd numbers. On Aida or other types of fabric, it is easy to count the holes, and aim for squares of an uneven number of holes. I used 7 holes.

First, make the long, straight horizontal stitches.

Then add the vertical stitches.

Place upright crosses over the grid, like this.

Finally, couch down the middle of the crosses.

Until you have completed the grid.

Homework: Add to the samplers