KALEM STITCH
The Kalem Stitch is also known as the kilim stitch and the kelim stitch. This stitch consists of rows of diagonal stitches. This stitch is similar to
Kalem Stitch (Diagram 1):
Bring the needle up at A, move up over one canvas thread and over to the right over two canvas threads, bring the needle down at B. Bring the needle up at C, move up over one canvas thread and over to the right over two canvas threads, bring the needle down at D. Bring the needle up at E, move up over one canvas thread and over to the right over two canvas threads, bring the needle down at F. Bring the needle up at G, move up over one canvas thread and over to the right over two canvas threads, bring the needle down at H. Bring the needle up at I, move up over one canvas thread and over to the right over two canvas threads, bring the needle down at J. This completes the first half of the Kalem Stitch. Now, continue on to Diagram 2...
Kalem Stitch (Diagram 2):
The second part of this row is worked in the opposite direction of the first. Bring the needle up at I, move down one canvas thread and over to the right two canvas threads, bring the needle down at K. Bring the needle up at G, move down one canvas thread and over to the right two canvas threads, bring the needle down at L. Bring the needle up at E, move down one canvas thread and over to the right two canvas threads, bring the needle down at M. Bring the needle up at C, move down one canvas thread and over to the right two canvas threads, bring the needle down at N. Bring the needle up at A, move down one canvas thread and over to the right two canvas threads, bring the needle down at O. This completes the first row of Kalem Stitches. Now, continue on to Diagram 3 to see how the next row begins...
Kalem Stitch (Diagram 3):
This diagram illustrates how an entire area of kalem stitches should look when complete.
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. Three diagrams have been used to demonstrate this stitch.
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