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 :)
