About RSN Stitch Bank
Spine chain stitch
This stitch is similar to Mountmellick stitch as both are chain stitches with protruding spines. In this version the spines protrude from alternate sides, rather than always extending from the same side.
Spine chain stitch is generously sponsored by Christiane Koch
Method
Bring the needle and thread to the surface, then take the needle back down through the same hole leaving a loop on the surface.
Bring the needle up again within the loop, the distance will determine the size of your loop.
Holding the working thread on the underside pull the thread against the needle to tighten the loop to create your first chain stitch.
Bring the thread up to the surface and create an angled straight stitch off to one side.
Repeat steps 1 - 3 ensuring to bring the needle up and down within the base of the first chain.
Stitch another angled leg out to the side, this time on the opposite side from the last.
Continue to work a chain stitch, alternating which side you place the angled leg. Complete a holding stitch over the loop of the last chain to secure.
Spine chain stitch