Reverse Basketweave Stitch
The Reverse Basketweave Needlepoint Stitch is a variation of the traditional Basketweave Stitch. It's often employed when the regular Basketweave might cause distortion or uneven tension in certain areas of the canvas.
Stitch Details
- Stitch Structure: Flat, Straight
- Related Stitches: Tent Stitch, Woven Pattern
- Recommended for: Small areas, Large areas, Backgrounds
Reverse Basketweave Stitch Instructions & Diagram
You can see the diagram of this stitch below.
- Insert the needle from the back of the canvas to the front.
- Move vertically upwards, skipping an intersection of the canvas, and insert the needle from front to back.
- Move horizontally to the left by skipping a row below the canvas and down one row, pass the needle through that intersection.
- Make a horizontal stitch to the right by skipping a hole in the canvas. This will make the two stitches into a horizontal T-shape.
- Repeat the pattern across the canvas until the entire area is filled.
Stitch Guides where Reverse Basketweave 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 :)
