LESSON 116: CRETAN STITCH

Tutorial for cretan stitch:

With this tutorial we show you a different type of fantasy stitch.

It is used in the form of leaves and feathers with twisted appearance at the center of the line, spiny lines.

Work from left to right:

Fig. A: Pull out the needle in 1, put it in 2 and pull it out in 3 with the thread underneath the needle. Pass it all.

Fig. B: Put the needle in 4 and pull it out in 5 with the thread under the needle. Pass it all.

Fig. C: Continue stitching alternately up and down as needed. To work leaf shape: Work from top to bottom

Fig. D: Pull out the needle in 1, put it in 2 on the right side of the shape and pull it out in 3 with the thread underneath the needle. Pass it all.

Fig. E: Put the needle in 4 and pull it out in 5, with the thread underneath the needle. Pass it all.

Fig. F: Continue stitching alternately left and right as needed. You can work the stitches at right angles to the center line or a little closer by imitating the veins of a leaf. They can be deployed as a fan around curved edges.

Watch step by step the following video:

Materials

• You need a sharp pointed needle. In your trusted haberdashery they can advise you on this.
• Thimble, we know that it is not easy to get used to it, but the earlier you adapt, the better, you will avoid many punctures.
• Special thread for sewing. Or you can also use fine crochet yarn if it is to decorate something
• Frame, there are made of wood, plastic and silicone. Lately I spend the silicone ones because I like them better, but that goes to taste.
• Light, the more the better and to be able to be natural

If you liked this lesson in fancy knitting, you can try some more of the ones we publish here