Cross-stitch

As a cross-stitch is called a handwork technique with old traditions.

This small crosses are embroidered on fabric with good countable structure. First, an oblique basic stitch is made , then a cover stitch at a 90 ° angle above. Embroiders you several crosses in a row, so to embroider first all the basic stitches used and covered with the cover-stitched in a back row above.

For this technique, a substance that is coarsely woven and its threads are well suited countable. Most Aida - or plain weave;

Cross stitch back

Cross stitch chart

History

The cross stitch was known in the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance as a pastime for higher ranking ladies. The earliest examples yet received are dated at about 1500. Since the cross-stitch is especially suitable for beginners, most samplers are worked in cross-stitch. In some regions, costumes are traditionally decorated with cross-stitch designs.

Today, the cross stitch is both in some children and adults, a popular and easy -to-learn hobby, and numerous templates are commercially available.