How to embroider in cross stitch

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Have you just started embroidering?If so, one of the stitches you will need to learn is cross stitch.It is a very ancient embroidery technique known throughout the world.The images below demonstrate the method by working on plastic canvas and with wool threads to help you identify the process.
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Choose the Material

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  1. Step 1 Scegli il tessuto.
    Although the term cross stitch refers to the way you create an embroidered design and not to a particular fabric, it is most often done on a type of material known as Aida cloth.This is a coarsely woven fabric in a grid pattern that makes it easier to line up the stitches.Aida fabric exists in many different sizes which refer to the number of stitches that can be created in 10cm of fabric.The options are generally 44, 55 or 72.
    • It's easiest to start on an Aida fabric that uses a 44 or 55 stitch count, as this provides larger spaces for your cross stitch.The higher the number of dots, the smaller the dots will be.
    • If you don't want to use Aida for your cross stitch project, you could opt for linen or any other loosely knitted fabric.Unfortunately, however, these will not have the same large spaces for beginners that the Aida fabric has.
  2. Step 2 Scegli il filo.
    Cross stitch is fantastic because it offers so much freedom on the part of the creator, particularly in choosing the color of the thread.Usually, embroidery thread is used, which is available in hundreds of different colors.
    • Each skein of embroidery thread has six strands, but only 1-3 at a time will be used for cross stitch.
    • Embroidery thread is available in both matte colors and bright, metallic colors.The latter two are a little more difficult to work with and cost much more than the first.
    • If you find it difficult to do cross stitch with the thread you have available, you can take some waxed thread, or use a little beeswax to prepare the thread before starting to embroider.This will help the thread slide and tie more easily.[1]
  3. Step 3 Scegli un disegno.
    With cross stitch it is very simple to transfer the design from a grid on paper to the grid of your cross stitch fabric.Choose a design from an embroidery magazine or on the internet, and choose thread in colors that match.
    • As a beginner, it may be best to start with a simple cross stitch.Choose a simple design that doesn't involve too many details and uses a maximum of 3-7 colors.
    • You can create a drawing yourself using your images and a computer program or some graph paper if you don't have ready-made drawings available.
  4. Step 4 Procurati un telaio da ricamo.
    This is made of a double ring of plastic, metal or wood that holds the fabric in place while you work.While it is possible to create a cross stitch without having one, an embroidery hoop can be a great help and relatively inexpensive.Small embroidery hoops are easy to hold, but need to be moved often, while larger hoops are more uncomfortable to hold, but do not need to be moved frequently.
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Part 2
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Creating Your Own Design

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  1. Step 1 Scegli un’immagine.
    Any image can be turned into a cross stitch pattern, but simpler designs with clearly defined shapes are best.Choose an image or drawing that has few colors and doesn't have too much detail.
  2. Step 2 Modifica l’immagine.
    You may want to crop and enlarge the image so that a single portion of the initial image is in focus.If you have a photo editing program, use the “posterize” option to transform your image into easily definable shapes.Convert the drawing to grayscale before printing so it will be easier to choose the colors to use.
  3. Step 3 Ricalca l’immagine.
    Print a copy of the image and take a squared sheet of paper.Lay the squared paper over the image you printed and trace the outline of the basic shapes.Try to limit the amount of detail you cover.
  4. Step 4 Scegli i colori.
    Once you have traced your image, choose 3-7 colors to use for your cross stitch.Use colored pencils the same color as the thread you want to use to color the design, focusing on the grid pattern and avoiding curved lines.[2]
  5. Step 5 Usa un programma del computer.
    If drafting your project isn't your thing, try using a computer program to easily convert the image of your choice into a cross stitch pattern.Programs like “Pic 2 Pat” allow you to choose the size of the design, the number of colors and the amount of detail to include in your finished pattern.[3]
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Part 3
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Embroider a Simple Cross Stitch

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  1. Step 1 Taglia il tessuto ed il filo.
    The size of the fabric will depend on the size of the pattern you are using.Each small square on the fabric represents a single stitch (or an 'x'-shaped cross) and can be counted to determine the right size.The embroidery thread should be cut to about 90cm to start with.
    • Embroidery thread has six strands, but one is usually enough for cross stitch.Gently separate the threads from the center and use a single thread for each section on your design.
    • Some designs may need multiple threads, so be sure to check your design before assuming you only need one.
    • If you run out of thread for your design, don't worry!One of the advantages of cross stitch is that you cannot establish where the start/end point is from the front.Simply cut some more yarn and start where you left off.
  2. Step 2 Infila il filo nell’ago.
    Take a single strand of embroidery thread and make a loop at the end.Wet the center of this loop (licking it or using a drop of water) to make it slide more easily.Then pull through the loop, leaving two ends (one should be very short) to hang on the opposite side of the eye of the needle.
  3. Step 3 Inizia il ricamo a punto croce.
    Count the number of spaces on the grid from the first point (usually the most central point) on your design, and insert the needle from behind.Pull the thread all the way through, leaving the loop at the end.Then, cross the thread up or down diagonally and pull the needle through the loop on the other side to create stops on your embroidery.
    • It doesn't matter whether you start your cross stitch in the direction '////' or '\\\\' as long as you are consistent throughout the project.
    • With each stitch you make, pass the thread over the loose end at the back to secure it to the cross stitch fabric.This will also prevent the cross stitch from unraveling if pulled or tugged.
  4. Step 4 Continua a cucire.
    Always using the 'X' as the stitch shape, work from the center outwards until you have completed the design.If you run out of thread anywhere, tie the end to the back and take a new piece of thread.
  5. Step 5 Termina il lavoro.
    When you have completed the design and added any border, knot the thread under the embroidery.Tie a simple knot at the back of your design and remove excess thread.
  6. Step 6 Lava il tuo ricamo.
    Hands are naturally very dirty and oily, and consequently they also dirty your embroidery.Washing your hands frequently can help limit the amount of dirt that transfers to your fabric, but a halo of dirt around the thread is virtually unavoidable.Gently wash the embroidery with soap and water and let it dry in the open air when you are finished.
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Part 4
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Try More Advanced Cross Stitch Embroidery Techniques

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  1. Step 1 Crea un quarto di punto.
    Quarter stitches are, as the name suggests, ¼ of an 'X' completed in a cross stitch.These can be used to add sudden curved lines and lots of detail.To create a ¼ stitch, bring the needle from the corner of one of the boxes to the center of the box.This should create a single leg of the 'X'.
  2. Step 2 Fai un punto a tre quarti.
    This is another stitch usually used to increase detail in your drawing.It is done by creating a half stitch (a full diagonal stitch) and a quarter stitch.It looks like an 'X' with only three legs instead of four.
  3. Step 3 Crea un punto rovescio.
    To create a border around the figures you have embroidered, use a single embroidery thread (usually black) and purl stitch around the perimeter of your design.To create a purl stitch, work vertically and horizontally (instead of creating stitches in the shape of a '/' or '\', create stitches in the shape of a '|' or '_') around the figure.Pull the thread up from the top of a box and then down to the bottom corner, repeating until the edge is complete.
  4. Step 4 Fai un nodo francese.
    Although it is not traditionally part of cross stitch, it can be used to create small dots on your embroidery.To create a French knot, pull the thread up through the fabric.Wrap the needle around the thread 2-3 times near the base of the thread entry.Re-thread the needle into the fabric near the origin point, keeping the thread taut as you do so.Pull all the thread to complete the French knot.[4]
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Advice

  • When there are many stitches of the same color in a row, do the first half of the stitches for that row (////), and then go back and complete them all (XXXX).This will save you time, save thread, and give the finished project a more harmonious look.
  • To have consistency in the embroidery stitches, make sure that the thread under the 'X' always goes in the same direction, for example starting the stitch from the upper left corner and ending in the lower right corner.
  • Be sure to take into account where you are on your drawing to avoid mistakes.If you have trouble keeping count, make a photocopy and mark the points on the drawing with a highlighter or colored pencil as you make them.
  • Cross stitch patterns are available for free on many websites.You can also find software to design your own, such as PCStitch or EasyCross.
  • You can hold the embroidery thread in place using a card or spool found on sale, embroidery rings, embroidery bags or even use small bags to hold each individual color.Choose the method that works best for the project you're working on, and if you're passionate about cross stitch, shop around and find the system that works best for you.
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Warnings

  • Don't hurt yourself with the needle.
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