Universe of learning Stitches

Interlaced Double Running Stitch No 2

A variety of running stitch

Double interlaced running stitch creates an attractive line of thin loops.
Work two rows of running stitch. Lace or thread the stitches with a contrasting colour or weight thread. It is also possible to thread a fine ribbon through the running stitch foundation.
Use a tapestry needle to avoid splitting the foundation running stitch. With this stitch, take care to thread and not to pick up any of the fabric.
This stitch makes a good crazy patchwork stitch particularly in combination with other stitches. A bead, detached chain stitch or a French knot can be placed above each hump.

Interlaced Double Running Stitch No 3

A variety of running stitch



Double interlaced running stitch creates an attractive line of waves.
First work two rows of running stitch. Lace or thread the stitches with a contrasting colour or weight thread. You can also thread a fine ribbon through the running stitch foundation.
Use a tapestry needle to avoid splitting the foundation running stitch. With this stitch, take care to lace and not to pick up any of the fabric.

This stitch makes a good crazy patchwork stitch particularly in combination with other stitches. A bead, detached chain stitch or a French knot can be placed between each wave.

Stepped Threaded Running Stitch

(version 1)

A variety of running stitch



Stepped threaded running stitch creates a line which can take on a braid like appearance.
Work two parallel foundation rows of running stitch. 'Step' the second row. In other words work the second row so that the stitches are set alternately.
A second thread is then laced as illustrated.

As you move from from row to row do not pass the needle through the ground fabric. Use a blunt ended tapestry needle for this part of the process to avoid splitting the foundation running stitches.

This stitch makes a good crazy patchwork stitch particularly in combination with other stitches. Interesting effects can be achieved by using a contrasting thread or fine ribbon. Metallic and textured threads look good with this stitch.

Stepped Threaded Running Stitch

(version 2)

A variety of running stitch




This version of stepped threaded running stitch creates a line which can take on a spiked braid appearance. Work two parallel foundation rows of running stitch. 'Step' the second row. In other words work the second row so that the stitches are set alternately.
A second thread is then laced as illustrated. As you move from from row to row do not pass the needle through the ground fabric. Use a blunt ended tapestry needle for this part of the process to avoid splitting the foundation running stitches.

This stitch makes a good crazy patchwork stitch particularly in combination with other stitches. Interesting effects can be achieved by using a contrasting thread or fine ribbon. Metalic and textured threads look good with this stitch.

Whipped Running Stitch

A variety of running stitch

Work a foundation of running stitch.
Whip a second thread over this foundation, without picking up any ground fabric.
Use a blunt ended tapestry needle for this part of the process to avoid splitting the foundation running stitches.
A much heavier contrasting thread can be used for the whipping.

A much heavier contrasting thread can be used for the whipping.
Metallic and fine ribbon also creates interesting effect.