SURREY STITCH
The Surrey Stitch, like the Rya Stitch and the Velvet Stitch are called "Pile Stitches" because they create a pile effect when complete. All three of
Surrey Stitch (Diagram 1):
Bring the needle DOWN at A, leaving a small length of yarn free. Move down two canvas threads, bring the needle up at B. Move up and to the right over two canvas intersections, bring the needle down at C. (Note: this stitch is shown in dark blue to illustrate how it covers the looped stitches.) Bring the needle up at A, move the needle UNDER the B/C stitch, create a loop - as shown above - and bring the needle back down at C. This completes the first Surrey Stitch. Now, continue on to Diagram 2...
Surrey Stitch (Diagram 2):
Beginning where we left off at C, move down two canvas threads, bring the needle up at D. Move up and to the right over two canvas intersections, bring the needle down at E. Bring the needle up at C, move the needle UNDER the D/E stitch, create a loop - as shown above - and bring the needle back down at E. This completes the second Surrey Stitch. Now, continue on to Diagram 3...
Surrey Stitch (Diagram 3):
This diagram illustrates how a second row is worked ON TOP of the first row.
Surrey Stitch (Diagram 4):
This diagram illustrates how the Surrey Stitch should look when complete. At this point, the loops should be cut to create the "rug-pile" effect.
these stitches are excellent for rug making. They can, however, be worked on mono or penelope canvas. Four diagrams have been used to demonstrate this stitch.
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