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Guide about cross stitch

Cross stitch is a very old form of embroidery.


What do you need ?

Tools and material

It consists of using a thread and a needle to create X shaped points on a fabric, Aida or linen.

The cross stitches

Cross stitch is made by a series of horizontal stitches going from left to right.


First and last steps

To start and end stitches of the same color, trap the thread under the first and last half stitches.


Second Step

Start stitching along a row to make a series of half stitches


Third step

Finish your stitches by coming back and making a series of half stitches in the other direction.

Understand a cross stitch chart

Each colored square or symbol in the chart represents a cross stitch from the original design.


The color of each square corresponds to the color of the yarn to be used.


The colors to be used are listed at the beginning of the document.



Now, it's up to you

Interested in making beautiful patterns