Cross stitch
Stitch a diagonal stitch, then work a
second stitch over it to form a cross. If
using an open weave fabric such as aida,
work from the corners of each square.Chain stitch
Bring the needle up, then down in the same
place. Without pulling the thread
through, bring the needle up through the
loop you’ve created. Continue in this way.Running stitch
Bring your thread in and out of the
fabric along the line or around a border
or edge of the fabric. Try and keep all
your stitches the same size for neatness,
with the same size gap between them.Back stitch
Sew a stitch, then bring your needle up an
even distance away. Pass it back through
your fabric at the same point as your
last stitch. Continue in this way.Blanket stitch
Bring the needle up, then down to the
right, near the edge. Come up again to the
right of your first stitch. Pull through
to form a loop, and continue.
French knot
Bring your needle up and wrap the thread
around it twice. Hold the thread taut and
take your needle through the fabric, just
to the side of where you came up. Gently
pull it through to tighten the knot.