Loose Thread Stitchers

Whip it Up Wednesday ~ Two - Sided Italian Cross

Each Wednesday we will choose a stitch to explore and post stitch diagram(s) to help you practice and master each one.

Two Sided Italian Cross ~ also known as Italian Cross or simply Italian

Steps ~ Come up through the fabric on the lower left hand side, cross 4 threads to the right and go through the fabric. From behind the fabric go over 4 threads to the left and come up through the fabric. Cross over 4 threads, go up 4 threads to the right and go through the fabric. From behind the fabric cross over 4 threads and go down 4 threads to the left and come up through the fabric. Go up 4 threads and go down through the fabric. From behind the fabric go over 4 threads and go down 4 threads and come up through the fabric. Cross over 4 threads and go up 4 threads and go down through the fabric. From behind the fabric go down 4 threads and over 4 threads and come up through the fabric. Go up 4 threads and go down through the fabric. Repeat as necessary.

If you are stitching more than one Two-Sided Italian Cross, you will need to make changes to the steps mentioned above. View the diagram below for multiple stitches.