The Thomas Kinkade Mountain Chapel Counted Cross Stitch Pattern!
By: John Wigham
Looking for a needlework challenge? Like details? The Thomas Kinkade Mountain Chapel counted cross stitch pattern could be just what you are searching for. It is just one of a whole range of Kinkade's paintings that have been converted into cross
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ALGERIAN PLAITED STITCH
Although the Algerian Plaited Stitch looks similar to the Plait Stitch, it is worked differently. When worked properly, the back of
Algerian Plaited Stitch (Diagram 1):
Bring the needle up at A, move down two canvas threads and to the right one canvas threads, bring the needle down at B. Bring the needle up at C, move up two canvas threads and to the right two canvas threads, bring the needle down at D. This completes the first Algerian Plaited Stitch.
Now, continue on to Diagram 2...
Algerian Plaited Stitch (Diagram 2):
Beginning where we left off at D, bring the needle up at E, move down two canvas threads and to the right one canvas thread, bring the needle down at F. Bring the needle up at B, move up two canvas threads and to the right two canvas threads, bring the needle down at G. Continue working in this manner until the row is complete.
Diagram 3 will show where the second row works into the first row.
Algerian Plaited Stitch (Diagram 3):
This stitch is worked from the bottom to the top. As you can see from the diagram, the second row is worked into the top of the first row of stitches. The second row should be worked in the same direction, left to right.
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the piece consists of rows of back stitches. As you will see from the diagrams below, it is worked like the Herringbone Stitch. Three diagrams have been used to demonstrate this stitch. Clicking on the PRINTABLE VERSION icon, located at the end of the series of diagrams, will direct you to the page to print these instructions.
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***Stitch Index*** (Alphabetical)
I - Z