Loose Thread Stitchers

Whip it Up Wednesday ~ Montenegrin Stitch

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

Montenegrin ~ This stitch can also be called Montenegrin Cross 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 go up 2 threads and go down through the fabric. From behind the fabric go down 2 threads and come up through the fabric. Go up 2 threads and over 4 threads to the right and go down through the fabric. From behind the fabric go down 2 threads and over 2 threads to the left and come up through the fabric. Go up 2 threads and over 2 threads to the left and go down through the fabric. From behind the fabric go down 2 threads and over 2 threads to the right and go down through the fabric. Go up 2 threads and go down through the fabric. Repeat as necessary.

Montenegrin