Loose Thread Stitchers

Whip it Up Wednesday ~ Plaited Gobelin

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

Plaited Gobelin ~ This stitch can also be called Gobelin Plait and can be completed in a single solid color or a variegated thread to create a different result each and every time.

Steps ~ Start in the lower left hand corner and come up through the fabric. Go up 2 threads and over 1 thread to the right and go down through the fabric. From behind the fabric go down 2 threads and come up through the fabric. Repeat as necessary for the completion of that row. From behind the fabric go down 3 threads and come up throught the fabric. Go up 2 threads and over 1 thread to the left and go down through the fabric. From behind the fabric go down 2 threads and come up throught the fabric. Repeat as necessary for the completion of that row. From behind the fabric go down 3 threads and come up through the fabric. Go up 2 threads and over 1 thread to the right and go down thorough the fabric. From behind the fabric go down 2 threads and come up through the fabric. Repeat as necessary for the completion of that row. Continue to work this stitch for as many rows as needed to cover the desired area.

Plaited Gobelin