Eye Stitch

EYE STITCH

The Eye Stitch is sometimes referred to as the Diamond Eyelet Stitch. This is a large stitch and would not, therefore, be recommended for

Eye Stitch (Diagram 1):

Bring the needle up at A, move up over four canvas threads, bring the needle down at B. Bring the needle up at A again, move up over three canvas threads and to the right over one canvas thread, bring the needle down at C. Bring the needle up at A again, move up over two canvas threads and to the right over two canvas threads, bring the needle down at D. Bring the needle up at A, move up over one canvas thread and to the right over three canvas threads, bring the needle down at E. Bring the needle up at A, move to the right over four canvas threads, bring the needle down at F. Bring the needle up at A, move down over one canvas thread and to the right over three canvas threads, bring the needle down at G. Bring the needle up at A, move down over two canvas threads and to the right over two canvas threads, bring the needle down at H. Bring the needle up at A, move down over three canvas threads and to the right over one canvas thread, bring the needle down at I. Bring the needle up at A, move down over four canvas threads, bring the needle down at J.

Continue working in this manner until you bring the needle down at Q. At that point, you will have completed the circle and thus, completed the Eye Stitch.

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Eye Stitch (Diagram 2):

This diagram illustrates how the each eye stitch is worked into the previous eye stitches. If you choose to use this stitch for anything other than a decorative stitch (a stitch that covers a base of background or filling stitches), you will need to use filling stitches to cover any empty spots of canvas - the Diagram 3 fpr a sample of a filling stitch.

Eye Stitch with Backstitch (Diagram 3):

This diagram illustrates how the eye stitch will look with back stitches worked around each eye stitch. The back stitches will fill in any spaces where the canvas shows through. For detailed instructions on working the backstitch go to the Back Stitch page.

EYE STITCH with BACKSTITCH

project that will receive wear and tear. We have also illustrated this stitch with backstitches added for filler stitches. Note: When choosing yarn for this stitch, be sure the yarn will pass through the center canvas hole sixteen times without stretching the canvas out of shape. Two diagrams have been used to demonstrate this stitch.