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Cast On Stitch, How to work a cast on flower (Step By Step & Video)

February 7, 2019 By fasembroidery Leave a Comment

Cast On stitch is a very beautiful stitch that makes awesome flowers in the embroidery designs. It has the technique of the bullion knot but little different from it.

cast on flowers

It is mostly used in Brazilian Embroidery designs. Roses are made with this stitch and they really are pretty beautiful.

Why the name Cast On?

The thread is cast over the needle and made into a knot, hence the name was derived from it.

What you will need?

  • Any fabric.
  • Embroidery hoop, 15cm (6″) (Bigger if you are working on a larger design)
  • Tapestry needle
  • Embroidery thread

How many strands of floss do you need for making the cast on stitch?

You can use all 6 strands of the floss. But if you are working on a finer design, then start with 2 strands of floss and increase the number of strands according to your design. Silk or rayon thread works well with this stitch

Step by Step Pictorial Process of making the cast on stitch

inserting needle through the fabric

1. Bring the thread up at point A and pull it completely. Then insert from point B to again point A or just beside point A without pulling down the thread.

looping the cast on stitch on needle

2. Hold the needle and cast 12 stitches or the required number of stitches on the needle. You can check the video for easier reference how to cast the stitches.

starting the second petal for cast on stitch

3. Pull the needle gently and take down the needle at point B. Bring the needle up at point C. Again insert in similar fashion from point D to point C. Cast the stitches and pull the needle.

finishing second stitch

4. Take down the thread at point D.

making final stitch for the circle

5. You can work around the design in a similar fashion.

inserting needle through fabric to finish the loop

6. Finally, take down the needle and pull the thread down and secure with a knot.

cast on stitch

Tips for working the cast on rose

  • Hold the needle while casting the thread over it.
  • You can start with the outer design and work inside.
  • Darker shades of thread can be used along with the lighter shades for a lovely look.

What is the cast on stitch used for?

  • It can be used to make beautiful roses or flowers with this stitch.
  • Flowers, circles, many kinds of patterns can be formed with this stitch on a dress, motif, quilt, etc.

More stitches:

  • Basque Stitch
  • Feather Stitch
  • Parallel Running Stitch
  • Double Feather Stitch
  • Long and Short Stitch
  • Trellis Stitch
  • Blanket stitch
  • satin stitch
  • back stitch
  • stem stitch

Check out the video tutorial below

So until next time,

Keep Stitching,

Fareeha

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