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Milanese Stitch

The Milanese Needlepoint Stitch is a decorative stitch known for its triangular patterns.

Stitch Details

Stitch Structure: Flat, Parallel, Diagonal, Condensed
Related Stitches: Oriental Stitch
Recommended for: Large areas

Milanese Stitch Instructions & Diagram

You can see the diagram of this stitch below.

Make a tent stitch over one canvas intersection
Parallel to the first stitch, make a stitch skipping two canvas intersections, then three, then four
Repeat this sequence as many times as needed
Work the next row of triangles in reverse, so that the smallest stitch in one row fits the largest stitch in the next row and vice versa

Stitch Guides where Milanese Stitch is used

Check out our Stitch Guides where this stitch is used to get some inspiration for your needlepoint project.

If you have doubts about what stitches to choose for your project - check our Tips to select Needlepoint Stitches or Our favorite Needlepoint Decorative Stitches.

Happy stitching :)

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Decorative Stitches for Needlepoint Booklet

Decorative Stitches for Needlepoint Booklet by Unwind Studio

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