How to do Herringbone Stitch – Step by Step Instructions

Herringbone Stitch is used in hand embroidery, knitting, and crochet. This stitch is a series of crosses which are not cut from the exact center. This stitch is also called as Mossoul Stitch, Plaited Stitch, Catch Stitch, Witch Stitch.

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Step 1 :

Herringbone Stitch 01

 

Draw two parallel lines. We will start from left to right, take the needle out from fabric at point “A” which lies on the left tip of the upper line.

Step 2:Herringbone Stitch 02

Put the needle at point “B” which is on diagonally right side of the lower line and take the needle out from point “C” which is on the left side of point “B”.

Step 3:

Herringbone Stitch 03

Put the needle into the fabric at point “D” which is diagonally right on the upper line and take it out at point “E” as shown in the above image.

Step 4:

Herringbone Stitch 04

Continue with the same procedure until the end of the line.

Step 5:

Herringbone Stitch 05

This is the finished look of Herringbone Stitch.

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