BRAZILIAN STITCH
The Brazilian Stitch is one of the many stitches strong enough for rug-making. A member of the cross stitch
family, this stitch may appear more complicated to work than it really is. The final result produces an interesting textured appearance. Three diagrams have been used to demonstrate this stitch.
Brazilian Stitch (Diagram 1):
Bring the needle up at A, move up and to the left over two canvas intersections, bring the needle down at B. Bring the needle up at C, move up and to the right over two canvas intersections, bring the needle down at D. Bring the needle up at C (again), move up over four canvas threads and to the right over two canvas threads, bring the needle down at E. Bring the needle up at D, move up and to the left over two canvas intersections, bring the needle down at F. Now, continue on to Diagram 2...
Brazilian Stitch (Diagram 2):
Beginning where we left off at F, bring the needle up at B, move up over two canvas threads and to the right over four canvas threads, bring the needle down at G. Bring the needle up at E, move down and to the right over two canvas intersections, bring the needle down at H. Bring the needle up at G, move down over four canvas threads and to the left over two canvas threads, bring the needle down at A. Bring the needle up at D, move down and to the right over two canvas intersections, bring the needle down at I. Bring the needle up at A, move up over two canvas threads and to the right over four canvas threads, bring the needle down at J. At this point you should be able to see the stitches taking form. Now, continue on to Diagram 3...
Brazilian Stitch (Diagram 3):
This diagram illustrates a complete row of brazilian stitches, with a second row started. You may also view this diagram as a larger image.
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