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Oblong double-tied cross stitch

This canvaswork stitch is made up of vertical oblong cross stitches, tied horizontally with two small stitches.

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Method

This stitch is worked in bands of oblong crosses.
For a different effect, work the rows vertically.
After working the first cross, the second could begin two canvas threads down, giving a diagonal stepped effect.

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Oblong double-tied cross stitch method stage 1 illustration
Oblong double-tied cross stitch method stage 1 photograph
1

First, make an oblong cross stitch across two by five canvas threads.
Always make the top stitch bottom left to top right.

Oblong double-tied cross stitch method stage 2 illustration
Oblong double-tied cross stitch method stage 2 photograph
2

Next, tie it twice in the centre with two horizontal stitches aross two threads of canvas.

Oblong double-tied cross stitch method stage 3 illustration
Oblong double-tied cross stitch method stage 3 photograph
3

Make the next cross and again tie it in the centre.

Oblong double-tied cross stitch method stage 4 illustration
Oblong double-tied cross stitch method stage 4 photograph
4

Repeat across the row.

Oblong double-tied cross stitch method stage 5 illustration
Oblong double-tied cross stitch method stage 5 photograph
5

Work the next row directly beneath the first.

Oblong double-tied cross stitch

Structure of stitch

Crossed Couched Composite

Common uses

Oblong double-tied cross is a fairly large raised stitch with a definite horizontal striped effect.

Filling Shading

Embroidery Techniques

Canvaswork

Related Stitches

Oblong cross stitch

References

  • Rachel Doyle, RSN Essential Stitch Guides: Canvaswork (2013) , p.74
  • Various Authors, The Royal School of Needlework Book of Embroidery (2018) , p.117