Scottish squares
- Scottish stitch
- Scotch stitch
- Framed Scotch stitch
- Cushion stitch
This stitch is a version of cushion stitch (five diagonal stitches which form a square), framed by a grid of tent stitch.
In common with the other versions of this stitch, it is known by various names, some of which are used interchangeably for the different versions.
Method
Work a diagonal stitch from bottom left to top right, over one intersection.
Then over two and three intersections
and finally over two and one intersections to complete a square cushion.
Leaving a gap of a single thread, repeat the square cushions across the shape to complete a row.
Surround the cushions with a single line of tent stitch either in the same or a contrasting colour.
Continue to add more square cushions to fill the area.
Complete by framing the whole area with a single line of tent stitch.

Structure of stitch
A composite pattern, made up of diagonally placed stitches which form a square, it is then surrounded by short diagonal stitches on the same orientation, each over one intersection.
Common uses
Embroidery Techniques
Related Stitches
Identifying Scottish squares
Scottish stitch is framed with a tent stitch of a contrasting shade or colour to the square cushions.
References
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Jennifer Campbell, Ann-Marie Bakewell, Guide to Embroidery Stitches (2004)