Loose Thread Stitchers

Whip it Up Wednesday ~ Sprat's Head Stitch

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

Sprat's Head ~ This stitch produces a unique triangle type design that offers a unique twist when creating trees and corners for your projects.

Steps ~ Start in the lower left hand corner and go up 3 threads and over 3 threads to the right and go down through the fabric. From behind the fabric go down 3 threads and over 3 threads to the right and come up through the fabric. Go up 3 threads and over 3 threads to the left and go down through the fabric. From behind the fabric go over 1 thread and down 1 thread to the left and come up through the fabric. Go over 3 threads and down 2 threads to the right and go down through the fabric. From behind the fabric go up 2 threads and over 1 thread to the left and come up through the fabric. Go over 3 threads and down 2 threads to the left and go down through the fabric. From behind the fabric go up 1 thread and come through the fabric. Go over 3 threads and down 1 thread to the right and go down through the fabric. From behind the fabric go over 1 thread and up 1 thread to the right and come up through the fabric. Go over 3 threads and down 1 thread to the left and go down through the fabric.

Sprat's Head Stitch

View diagrams below for a Sprat's Head Variations. The first showcases a larger Sprat's Head while the second showcases a vertical variation.

Sprat's Head (Large Scale)

Vertical Sprat's Head Stitch