Florentine Stitch:
This stitch is also referred to as bargello stitch, irish stitch, flame stitch or cushion stitch. It is worked in rows of zig-zag stitches. When completed, it has the appearance of multi-colored bands. The Florentine Stitch is worked horizontally.
Bring the needle up at A, move up 4 threads and down at B. Move down 2 threads and bring the needle up at C. Move up 4 threads and bring the needle down at D. Move down 2 threads and bring the needle up at E. Move up 4 threads and bring the needle down at F. Move down 6 threads and bring the needle up at G. Move up 4 threads and bring the needle down at H. Move down 6 threads and bring the needle up at I. Move up 4 threads and bring the needle down at J. Move down 2 threads and bring the needle up at K. Move up 4 threads and bring the needle down at L. Move down 2 threads and bring the needle up at M. Move up 4 threads and bring the needle down at N. Move down 6 threads and bring the needle up at O. Move up 4 threads and bring the needle down at P. Move down 6 threads and bring the needle up at Q. Move up 4 threads and bring the needle down at R. This completes the first row. Follow the sample below for the second row of the same color. This row will be worked directly opposite the first row to form a diamond shape. When the second row is complete, a new color is used to fill the inside of the diamond. You may try different variations of this diamond pattern, using more colors, longer and shorter stitches, etc...
