GREEK STITCH
The Greek Stitch is similar to Herringbone Stitches. However, unlike Herringone Stitches, the Greek Stitch is not durable enough for rug making.
Greek Stitch (Diagram 1):
Bring the needle up at A, move up and to the right across 2 canvas intersections, bring the needle down at B. Bring the needle up at C, move down 2 canvas threads and to the right across 4 canvas threads, bring the needle down at D. This completes the first Greek Stitch. Now, continue on to Diagram 2...
Greek Stitch (Diagram 2):
Beginning where we left off at D, bring the needle up at E, move up and to the right across 2 canvas intersections, bring the needle down at F. Bring the needle up at B, move down 2 canvas threads and to the right across 4 canvas threads, bring the needle down at G. Bring the needle up at D, move up and to the right across 2 canvas intersections, bring the needle down at H. Bring the needle up at F, move down 2 canvas threads and to the right across 4 canvas threads, bring the needle down at I. This completes the first row. Now, continue on to Diagram 3...
Greek Stitch (Diagram 3):
Beginning where we left off at I, turn the canvas around and work the next row of stitches into the base of the first row.
This stitch creates a braided look and forms channels of back stitches on the back of the canvas. Three diagrams have been used to demonstrate this stitch.
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