Basketweave Stitch
The basketweave stitch is the most commonly used needlepoint stitch. It provides excellent coverage, creates a smooth finish, and helps minimize canvas distortion, making it a great choice for most projects.
Stitch Guide
Find Your Next Stitch
From the basics to decorative stitches, find the right stitch for your canvas and learn how to make it one step at a time.
New Around Here?
Start With The Basics
New to needlepoint? Start with the basic tent stitches. Once those feel comfortable, you can start experimenting with decorative stitches and texture.
Continental Stitch
The continental stitch is a simple diagonal stitch that's perfect for small areas, fine details, and narrow sections of a design. It offers great coverage while giving you precise control where basketweave isn't practical.
Half Cross Stitch
The half cross stitch is the simplest needlepoint stitch and is often used by beginners to learn the basics. While it's quick and easy to work, it provides less coverage and support than basketweave or continental, so it's best used for practice or decorative projects rather than pieces that will receive heavy wear.
Add Some Dimension
Texture + Details
Cross Stitch
Two stitches crossed to form an X. It adds texture and is a favorite for borders, lettering, and accent details.
Backstitch
A thin outlining stitch worked on top of your other stitches to add definition, like whiskers, eyes, or fine linework.
French Knots
A small raised knot that adds dimension. It’s perfect for flower centers, eyes, and other little textural details.
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