Stitch Guide

Backstitch

Backstitch forms a neat line which can be used alone or to outline other stitches. Backstitch should be worked so that all the stitches are the same length with no gaps between them. Bring the needle up at 1, down at 2, up at 3 and so on. Continue stitching in this way, always working back on yourself.

Bullion Knot

Bring the needle up at 1 and down at 2. Bring it up again at 1 and wrap the thread around the needle as many times as the stitch length requires. Holding the twists firmly with your thumb, pull the needle through the thread coils. Pull back in the opposite direction so the coil lies flat, then insert the needle back in at 2.

Blanket stitch

Bring the needle up at