Oblong double-tied cross stitch
This canvaswork stitch is made up of vertical oblong cross stitches, tied horizontally with two small stitches.
Method
1
First, make an oblong cross stitch across two by five canvas threads.
Always make the top stitch bottom left to top right.
2
Next, tie it twice in the centre with two horizontal stitches aross two threads of canvas.
3
Make the next cross and again tie it in the centre.
4
Repeat across the row.
5
Work the next row directly beneath the first.

Common uses
Oblong double-tied cross is a fairly large raised stitch with a definite horizontal striped effect.
Embroidery Techniques
Related Stitches
References
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Rachel Doyle, RSN Essential Stitch Guides: Canvaswork (2013) , p.74
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Various Authors, The Royal School of Needlework Book of Embroidery (2018) , p.117