from the left to the right or from the right to the left.
The Kalem Stitch consists of alternating rows of diagonal stitches. This stitch is similar to the stem stitch in that the stitches of each row are slanted in opposite directions. Unlike the stem stitch, which is worked vertically, the kalem stitch is worked horizontally. The kalem stitch is suitable for both large and small canvas areas and can also be worked on rug canvas.
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DIAGONAL STITCH
The Diagonal Stitch is excellent for creating a patterned look. However, this stitch is notorious for warping the canvas. A consistant tension must be maintained when
Diagonal Stitch (Diagram 1):
Bring the needle up at A, move up and to the right over two canvas intersections, bring the needle down at B. Bring the needle up at C, move up and to the right over three canvas intersections, bring the needle down at D. Bring the needle up at E, move up and to the right over four canvas intersections, bring the needle down at F. Bring the needle up at G, move up and to the right over three canvas intersections, bring the needle down at H. Bring the needle up at I, move up and to the right over two canvas intersections, bring the
Diagonal Stitch (Diagram 2):
Beginning where we left off at J, bring the needle up at K, move up and to the right over three canvas intersections, bring the needle down at L. Bring the needle up at M, move up and to the right over four canvas intersections, bring the needle down at N. Bring the needle up at O, move up and to the right over three canvas intersections, bring the needle down at P. Bring the needle up at Q, move up and to the right over two canvas intersections, bring the needle down at R. Bring the needle up at S, move up and to the right over three canvas intersections, bring the needle down at T. Bring the needle up at U, move up and to the right over four canvas intersections, bring the needle down at V. Bring the needle up at W, move up and to the right over three canvas intersections, bring the needle down at X. Bring
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working this stitch if you hope to avoid canvas warping. The length of the stitches can be adjusted to whatever you want. Just be sure to remember: the longer the stitch, the more apt it is to snag. To create an exciting look, try using more than one color yarn. Two diagrams have been used to demonstrate this stitch. Clicking on the PRINTABLE VERSION icon, located at the end of the series of diagrams, will direct you to the page to print these instructions.
needle down at J. Now, continue on to Diagram 2...
the needle up at Y, move up and to the right over two canvas intersections, bring the needle down at Z. This completes the first row of Diagonal Stitches. Now, continue on to Diagram 3...
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