HERRINGBONE STITCH
The Herringbone Stitch is quick and easy to work. The name is derived from the look of the completed stitch.
Herringbone Stitch (Diagram 1):
Bring the needle up at A, move down and to the right 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. This completes the first stitch. Now, bring the needle up at E, move down and to the right over two canvas intersections, bring the needle down at F. Bring the needle up at G, move up and to the right over two canvas intersections, bring the needle down at H. Bring the needle up at I, move down and to the right over two canvas intersections, bring the needle down at J. Bring the needle up at K, move up and to the right over two canvas intersections, bring the needle down at L. Diagram 2 illustrates how the second row is worked into the first row. All rows should be worked from left to right.
Herringbone Stitch (Diagram 2):
This diagram illustrates how the second row of herringbone stitches should be worked into the first row of herringbone stitches.
Double Herringbone Stitch (Diagram 1):
Bring the needle up at A, move down and to the right 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. This completes the first stitch. Now, bring the needle up at E, move down and to the right over two canvas intersections, bring the needle down at F. Bring the needle up at G, move up and to the right over two canvas intersections, bring the needle down at H. Bring the needle up at I, move down and to the right over two canvas intersections, bring the needle down at J. Bring the needle up at K, move up and to the right over two canvas intersections, bring the needle down at L. Now, continue on to Diagram 2...
Double Herringbone Stitch (Diagram 2):
Beginning where we left off at L, end this row by tying off your yarn. Now, start the second row from the left - remember - always work left to right. We will not work the second row into the first row. Instead, we will work the row one extra canvas hole below the first row. You will understand the reasoning behind this when we reach Diagram 3.
Bring the needle up at M, move down and to the right over two canvas intersections, bring the needle down at N. Bring the needle up at O, move up and to the right over two canvas intersections, bring the needle down at G. Bring the needle up at B, move down and to the right over two canvas intersections, bring the needle down at P. Bring the needle up at Q, move up and to the right over two canvas intersections, bring the needle down at K. Continue working in this manner until you reach the end of the row. Now, continue on to Diagram 3...
Double Herringbone Stitch (Diagram 3):
The light blue stitches represent the first two rows that we have previously worked. We will now add rows of "Upside-Down" Herringbone Stitches.
Bring the needle up at A, move up and to the right over two canvas intersections, bring the needle down at B. Bring the needle up at C, move down and to the right over two canvas intersections, bring the needle down at D. Bring the needle up at E, move up and to the right over two canvas intersections, bring the needle down at F. Bring the needle up at G, move down and to the right over two canvas intersections, bring the needle down at H. Continue working in this manner until you reach the end of the row. Now, continue on to Diagram 4...
Double Herringbone Stitch (Diagram 4):
Again, tie off your yarn at the end of the last row and start the next row from the left. Diagram 4 illustrates two complete rows of the Double Herringbone Stitch worked in two colors.
DOUBLE HERRINGBONE STITCH
There are different ways inwhich to work this stitch. The first method we will refer to as Herringbone Stitch. This is the basic stitch. We will also demonstrate the Double Herringbone Stitch and the Bazaar Stitch (aka six step herringbone stitch). The Herringbone stitches create a tightly woven texture. The third demonstration, Herringbone Variation, has longer stitches and will, therefore, snag easily. The Bazaar Stitch is the most complicated of the herringbone stitches. This stitch creates layers of herringbone stitches and must be worked on double (penelope) canvas. Work this stitch in different colors for the best results. All of these stitches consist of stitches that are crossed off the center. The Herringbone and the Double Herringbone Stitches may be worked on rug canvas as well. For an interesting effect, try the Double Herringbone Stitch in more than one color. Multiple diagrams have been used to demonstrate each stitch.
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