condensed ·
diagonal ·
Flat ·
intermediate ·
large areas ·
parallel ·
quick to work up ·
skies ·
water ·
Victorian Step Slanted Stitch
The Victorian Step Slanted Needlepoint Stitch creates a textured and visually interesting pattern. It involves creating a series of diagonal stitches that step upwards in a slanted manner.
Stitch Details
- Stitch Structure: Flat, Parallel, Diagonal, Condensed
- Related Stitches: Gobelin Stitch, Byzantine Stitch
- Recommended for: Large areas, Water, Skies
Victorian Step Slanted Stitch Instructions & Diagram
You can see the diagram of this stitch below.
- Start by inserting the needle from the back to the front and make a stitch by moving six canvas threads to the bottom and two to the left
- Then move the needle one canvas thread to the right and go up three stitches behind the canvas and make a stitch up to the canvas hole to the right of the second stitch, make another three stitches equal to this last one
- At the end of the last stitch of the sequence, make another top stitch as if you were going to make a stitch like the previous ones, but bring the needle six canvas threads down and two to the left
- The bottom line will be the same as the top line but should be offset by three canvas holes to the bottom and two to the left
- Repeat step 2 and 3 as many times as necessary
Stitch Guides where Victorian Step Slanted 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 :)
