RAISED CHAIN STITCH
The Raised Chain Stitch consists of regular chain stitches worked around a series of laid straight
stitches. This stitch creates a "raised" or textured appearance, which accounts for the name. The raised chain stitch is a decorative stitch and cannot endure heavy use. Four diagrams have been used to demonstrate this stitch.
Raised Chain Stitch (Diagram 1):
We begin this stitch by working a series of laid stitches. Bring the needle up at A, move to the right over two canvas threads, bring the needle down at B. Bring the needle up at C, move to the left over two canvas threads, bring the needle down at D. Bring the needle up at E, move to the right over two canvas threads, bring the needle down at F. Bring the needle up at G, move to the left over two canvas threads, bring the needle down at H. To begin the first chain stitch, bring the needle up at I, move over the A/B stitch and bring the needle down at J. The I/J stitch is illustrated in dark blue. Note: The I/J stitch and all of the chain stitches are worked around the laid (foundation) stitches NOT the canvas threads. Now, continue on to Diagram 2...
Raised Chain Stitch (Diagram 2):
This diagram is an enlarged version of the normal diagram. This will help to better illustrate the details of the chain stitches. Once the A/B laid stitch and the C/D filling stitch are complete, we will begin where we left off at D. Bring the needle up at E, follow the red arrows to create a small loop, hold the loop in place with your thumb and bring the needle down at F. Now, continue on to Diagram 3...
Raised Chain Stitch (Diagram 3):
This diagram illustrates how the second chain stitch should be worked. While holding the previous loop in place with your thumb, bring the needle from F, move OVER the loop and bring the needle around to form the second chain (illustrated in light blue). Each new chain will hold the previous chain down. The last chain will need a tie down stitch, as shown in the first chain. Now, continue on to Diagram 4...
Raised Chain Stitch (Diagram 4):
This diagram illustrates how a row of raised chain stitches should look when complete. Two colors have been used to better illustrate the stitch. Click on the Printable Version icon to print these diagrams and instructions.
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