LESSON 180: CHECKERBOARD STITCH - CANVAS:

Tutorial for Mesh stitches: Checkerboard stitch:

Here’s the Tutorial for checkerboard stitch in canvas fabric; Another proposal of fantasy stitch in hemp stitch that we propose you in Bordarycantar.com.

What is it used for?

It is used in medium scale textures, with a block style pattern; it can be highlighted using colors.

The single color version is worked horizontally. The two-color version, diagonally.

How do you do that?

Start at the top right:

Fig. A: First embroider a block of plaid stitch. The five stitches are numbered: 1 - 2, 3 - 4, 5 - 6, 7 - 8 and 9 - 10.

Fig. B: Knit the next block in stockinette stitch, making nine stitches, A-1 in the order shown. Repeat these two blocks to the left.

Here is the Tutorial of Checkerboard stitch for canvas fabrics:

Materials for checkerboard stitch embroidery on canvas fabric:

• You need a sharp pointed needle. In your trusted haberdashery they can advise you on this.
• Canvas fabric
• 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 of fantasy point.You can try some more of the ones we publish here