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Diagonal Scotch Stitch
The Diagonal Scotch Needlepoint Stitch is a variant of the Scotch Stitch, but where the squares are placed diagonally, intersecting each other on the corners.
Stitch Details
- Stitch Structure: Flat, Parallel, Condensed, Diagonal
- Related Stitches: Moorish Stitch, Mosaic Diagonal Stitch, Cashmere Diagonal Stitch
- Recommended for: Small areas, Large areas, Backgrounds
Diagonal Scotch Stitch Instructions & Diagram
You can see the diagram of this stitch below.
- The stitches are worked over one canvas thread, over two, over three and then over two again, and so on, until the end of the row.
- This stitch is worked from top to bottom (diagonally) in one row, and from the bottom to top in the next one, alternately.
Diagonal Scotch Stitch Video Tutorial
Stitch Guides where Diagonal Scotch 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 :)
