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Closed diagonal darning (pattern)

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This blackwork stitch consists of long straight stitches, offset by one thread, to form subtle diagonal stripes.  It provides dense, flat coverage.

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Flat Filling Shading Blackwork

Closed diagonal darning (pattern) is generously sponsored by Frances Malik

Method

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Closed diagonal darning (pattern) method stage 1 illustration
Closed diagonal darning (pattern) method stage 1 photograph
1

Work a series of straight horizontal parallel stitches over five fabric threads. Each stitch should be offset horizontally by one fabric thread from the stitch above.

Closed diagonal darning (pattern) method stage 2 illustration
Closed diagonal darning (pattern) method stage 2 photograph
2

Work back up the shape repeating the same stitch over five threads, ensuring each stitch shares a hole with the previous stitch on that line.

Closed diagonal darning (pattern) method stage 3 illustration
Closed diagonal darning (pattern) method stage 3 photograph
3

Continue to fill the space by working back and forth across the area to be filled.

Closed diagonal darning (pattern)

Structure of stitch

Flat

Common uses

Filling Shading

Embroidery Techniques

Blackwork

Related Stitches

Closed herringbone darning (pattern)

References

  • Various Authors, The Royal School of Needlework Book of Embroidery (2018) , p.153