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VELVET STITCH
The Velvet Stitch, a member of the "Looped Stitch" family, is also a "Pile Stitch". Pile Stitches are stitches that extend out from the canvas, creating a "pile" effect. The pile is
Velvet Stitch Diagram 1:
Bring the needle up at A. Move to the right over 2 canvas threads and up 2 canvas threads, bring the needle down at B. Move back to the original canvas space where we started (A) and bring the needle up at C. Move over and up and bring the needle down at D (the same canvas space as B). This second stitch is where we form the loop. You may choose a loop of any size - just be sure that all of the loops end up the same size. Hold the loop in place and continue to Diagram 2...
Velvet Stitch Diagram 2:
Starting where we left off at D (remember to hold the loop in place), go down 2 canvas threads and bring the needle up at E. Cross OVER the 2 previous stitches and bring the needle down at F. This stitch will anchor the loop stitch. To start the next stitch, continue to Diagram 3...
Velvet Stitch Diagram 3:
Starting where we left off at F, move to the right 2 canvas threads and down 2 canvas threads, bring the needle up at E. Go up 2 canvas threads and over to the right 2 canvas threads, bring the needle down at G. Continue to Diagram 4...
Velvet Stitch Diagram 4:
Starting where we left off at