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Herringbone Stitch, How to work a herringbone stitch (Step By Step & Video)

February 8, 2019 By fasembroidery 1 Comment

Herringbone Stitch is a stitch which is a base for many other stitches. It runs diagonally across the lines and is pretty simple to work with. Like the parallel running stitch, lots of designs can be made with this stitch. 

herringbone stitch

This is also known as Mossoul stitch, Plaited stitch or as Catch stitch. It is not as the Herringbone as it resembles the spine of a herring fish.

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 herringbone 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.

Step by Step Pictorial Process of making the herringbone stitch

starting herringbone stitch

  1. Start by bringing the thread out at point A.

passing the needle through fabric

2. Pull the thread up and insert the needle at point B. Without pulling the thread down, push through at point C. Pull the thread up.

needle in the fabric with yellow thread

3. Again, insert at point D and bring out at point E like shown above.

stitching herringbone stitch

4. Continue working on the pattern in a similar fashion.

finishing herringbone stitch

5. Work till the end of the design and take the needle down and secure with a knot.

Tips for working the catch stitch

  • It is difficult to hide lines with this stitch. I have drawn lines for easier understanding. As you master this stitch, avoid marking the lines.

What is the plaited stitch used for?

  • This is a base for many more variations. You can find them coming in the future on the blog.
  • It can be used as a filling for flowers, leaves, stems, etc.

More stitches:

  • Fern Stitch
  • Cast On Stitch
  • Basque 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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herrringbone stitch with step by step pictures

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    January 24, 2020 at 10:36 pm

    Very informative article for polising embroidery skill you’ve explained all the things very nicely.

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