Perspective stitch variation

This stitch consists of vertical rows of diagonal stitches which form chevrons; these are overlaid with chevrons in the opposite direction, forming a geometric pattern that looks like a box viewed in ‘perspective’.

Crossed

Pattern

Filling

Canvaswork

Perspective stitch variation is generously sponsored by Anthea Finn

Perspective stitch variation method stage 1 photograph

Make a diagonal stitch across two intersections of canvas, from top left to bottom right. Make two more in the same way directly underneath the first

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Perspective stitch variation method stage 2 illustration

Perspective stitch variation method stage 2 photograph

To the right of these, make three diagonal stitches that angle from bottom left to top right to meet the first three, forming chevrons.

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Perspective stitch variation method stage 3 illustration

Perspective stitch variation method stage 3 photograph

For the row below, the chevrons are repeated, but rather than point down, they now point up.

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Perspective stitch variation method stage 4 illustration

Perspective stitch variation method stage 4 photograph

Where the six chevron stitches above meet in a downward point, the same canvas holes are used for the upward point of the chevron stitch below

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Perspective stitch variation method stage 5 illustration

Perspective stitch variation method stage 5 photograph

Repeat this six stitch chevron pattern horizontally across the area to be worked, leaving no gaps between

Perspective stitch variation

Identifying Perspective stitch variation

Created by a three stripe chevron pointing up, then with a second colour is used to add another three stripe chevron - this time pointing down and overlapping each other.

References

Various Authors, The Royal School of Needlework Book of Embroidery (2018) , p.120