LEVIATHAN STITCH
The Leviathan Stitches (aka Smyrna Cross Stitch) are similar to the Double
Leviathan Stitch (Diagram 1):
Bring the needle up at A, move up and to the left over four canvas intersections, bring the needle down at B. Bring the needle up at C, move up and to the right over four canvas intersections, bring the needle down at D. Now, continue on to Diagram 2...
Leviathan Stitch (Diagram 2):
Beginning where we left off at D, bring the needle up at E, move up over four canvas threads, bring the needle down at F. Bring the needle up at G, move over to the right over four canvas threads, bring the needle down at H. This completes the first Leviathan Stitch. Now, continue on to Diagram 3...
Leviathan Stitch (Diagram 3):
As you can see from this diagram, the second row is worked into the bottom of the first row. This row will be worked in the opposite direction of the first row.
Straight Cross Stitch. Although they are worked in a similar manner and form large, raised stitches, the Leviathan Stitches differ in shape. Leviathan Stitches form a square-shaped stitch as opposed to the Double Straight Cross Stitch, which forms a diamond-shaped stitch. This decorative stitch works well as a corner and/or border stitch. There are also other variations of this stitch, the double leviathan stitch and the triple leviathan stitch. Three diagrams have been used to demonstrate this stitch.
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