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Knotted Cretan Stitch, How to work Knotted Cretan Stitch (Step By Step & Video)

October 20, 2019 By fasembroidery Leave a Comment

Knotted Cretan Stitch is a variation of the Cretan stitch family. They look very similar to the cretan stitch but if you observe closely, you will notice that a knot is formed at the center of the stitch.

knotted cretan stitch

What you will need?

  • Any fabric.
  • Embroidery hoop, 15cm (6″) (Bigger if you are working on a larger design) ( You can purchase a set of 6 hoops from Amazon for your basic needs.)
  • Tapestry needle
  • Embroidery thread (You can buy this pack of 36 shades of the DMC embroidery floss.)

How many strands of floss do you need for making the Knotted Cretan 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 Knotted Cretan stitch

1. starting the closed cretan stitch

1. Bring the thread up at point A. Insert from point B to point c keeping the thread below the needle as shown above. Note that point C is diagonal to point A and point B but the gap between point B and C is only a little above a straight line. Pull the thread up.

2. looping the cretan stitch with knot

2. Now, take the needle and pass it under the stitch to form a knot.

3. working on the knotted cretan stitch

3. Next, continue to work on the opposite side to work a cretan stitch.

4. making the knotted cretan stitch

4. Again, make a knot before continuing on the stitches.

Tips for working the Knotted Cretan stitch

  • You can draw any shape and start from the middle of the design.
  • Knowing the Cretan Stitch will help in working this stitch easily.

What is this stitch used for?

  • It is a great filling design.
  • This stitch can be used inside any kind of shape or pattern.
  • Branches, Stems or Vines can be made with the cretan stitch.

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More stitches:

  • Blanket Stitch
  • Maidenhair stitch
  • Wheatear Stitch
  • Fern Stitch
  • Cast On Stitch
  • Basque Stitch
  • Long and Short Stitch
  • Trellis Stitch
  • Closed Feather Stitch
  • satin stitch
  • back stitch

Check out the video tutorial below

So until next time,

Keep Stitching,

Fareeha

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