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DARNING STITCH
Darning Stitch:
Working left to right, bring the needle up at A, move over 4 threads and bring the needle down at B. Move over 2 threads, bring the needle up at C. Move over 4 threads and bring the needle down at D. Move over 2 threads and bring the needle up at E. Now, we change direction... Working right to left, move right - over 2 threads and bring the needle down at D. Move over 4 threads, bring the needle up at C. Move over 2 threads and bring the needle down at B. Basically, we work the longer stitches from left to right and then return from right to left and work the shorter stitches.
To start the next row, begin where we left off at B. From B move down 1 thread and over (to the left) 4 threads. Bring the needle up at F. Move to the right over 4 threads and bring the needle down at G. Move over 2 threads,
The Darning Stitch is very quick and easy to work. This stitch is worked horizontally. It can be used as a background stitch or for embellishment. Be sure to maintain an even
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tension as you change directions. This will help to avoid warping of your canvas. Clicking on the PRINTABLE VERSION icon, located at the end of the diagram, will direct you to the page to print these instructions.
bring the needle up at H. Move over 4 threads and bring the needle down at I. Move over 2 threads, bring the needle up at J. Move to the left over 2 threads and bring the needle down at I. Move to the left over 4 threads, bring the needle up at H. Move over 2 threads and bring the needle down at G. Continue in this manner for any additional rows...
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***Stitch Index*** (Alphabetical)
I - Z