Algerian eye stitch variation
- Star stitch
- Algerian stitch
- Algerian eyelet stitch

A square-shaped stitch with sixteen stitches radiating out from a central hole.
A variant of Algerian eye stitch. For more information see the entry for Algerian eye stitch.
Further Reading
The Royal School of Needlework Book of Embroidery
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Method
1
This stitch is worked across a square of four canvas threads. Begin by working eight small stitches across a single intersection of the canvas.
2
Next, work four diagonal stitches from the four corners into the centre.Take the needle down through the centre of the square for each of these.
3
Finally work the two horizontal and two vertical stitches, again taking the needle into the centre of the square each time.

Structure of stitch
Common uses
Embroidery Techniques
Related Stitches
Identifying Algerian eye stitch variation
References
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Various Authors, The Royal School of Needlework Book of Embroidery (2018)
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Rachel Doyle, RSN Essential Stitch Guides: Canvaswork (2013) , p.36