advanced ·
condensed ·
diagonal ·
Flat ·
large areas ·
mountains ·
parallel ·
quick to work up ·
skies ·
Reversed Cobblestone Stitch
The Reversed Cobblestone Needlepoint Stitch is a variation of the traditional Cobblestone Stitch. It's a textured stitch resembling a series of interconnected circles or squares.
Stitch Details
- Stitch Structure: Flat, Diagonal, Parallel, Condensed
- Related Stitch: Diagonal Triple Parisian Stitch
- Recommended for: Large areas, Mountains, Skies
Reversed Cobblestone Stitch Instructions & Diagram
You can see the diagram of this stitch below.
- This stitch is worked from right to left
- Make two diagonal stitches to the upper right (the second stitch to the left of the first) skipping two canvas intersections each
- Then make a sequence of three diagonal stitches parallel to the previous one, skipping four canvas intersections (one intersection higher and lower than the previous ones)
- Repeat the first step by making two diagonal stitches by skipping two canvas intersections
- Move six canvas threads to the left and two down, then repeat the process
- Take note, in the down row the top of the longest stitches should coincide with the bottom of the longest stitches of the upper row
Stitch Guides where Reversed Cobblestone 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 :)
