VELVET STITCH
The Velvet Stitch, a member of the "Looped Stitch" family, is also a "Pile Stitch". Pile Stitches are stitches that extend out from the canvas, creating
Velvet Stitch Diagram 1:
Bring the needle up at A. Move to the right over 2 canvas threads and up 2 canvas threads, bring the needle down at B. Move back to the original canvas space where we started (A) and bring the needle up at C. Move over and up and bring the needle down at D (the same canvas space as B). This second stitch is where we form the loop. You may choose a loop of any size - just be sure that all of the loops end up the same size. Hold the loop in place and continue to Diagram 2...
Velvet Stitch Diagram 2:
Starting where we left off at D (remember to hold the loop in place), go down 2 canvas threads and bring the needle up at E. Cross OVER the 2 previous stitches and bring the needle down at F. This stitch will anchor the loop stitch. To start the next stitch, continue to Diagram 3...
Velvet Stitch Diagram 3:
Starting where we left off at F, move to the right 2 canvas threads and down 2 canvas threads, bring the needle up at E. Go up 2 canvas threads and over to the right 2 canvas threads, bring the needle down at G. Continue to Diagram 4...
Velvet Stitch Diagram 4:
Starting where we left off at G, Move back to the original canvas space where we started and bring the needle up at E. Move over and up and bring the needle down at G (the same canvas space as our diagonal stitch). Again, this second stitch is where we form the loop. Remember to make the loop the same size as the first loop. Hold the loop in place and continue to Diagram 5...
Velvet Stitch Diagram 5:
Starting where we left off at E (remember to hold the loop in place), move over to the right 2 canvas threads and bring the needle up at H. Now, create the diagonal stitch by crossing OVER the loop stitch and the previous diagonal stitch. This completes the first 2 Velvet Stitches. Diagram 6 (below) demonstrates 2 rows of 4 stitches.
Velvet Stitch Diagram 6
This diagram illustrates how subsequent rows of velvet stitches are worked into and under the previous rows of stitches. Now, continue on to Diagram 7 to see how to cut the loops...
Velvet Stitch Diagram 7:
If you choose to cut the loops, insert the scissors as demonstrated. This will create a "rug" type look.
Velvet Stitch Diagram 8 (Penelope Canvas):
This diagram illustrates how the velvet stitch should be worked on penelope canvas. 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 (spread the canvas threads apart under A to insert the needle), form a loop and bring the needle down at D. You will need to spread the canvas threads apart under B to insert the needle at D. Be sure to hold the loop in place. Then, bring the needle up at E, move up and to the left over two canvas intersections, bring the needle down at F (over the loop, holding it in place). This completes the velvet stitch on penelope canvas.
a "pile" effect. The pile is formed by loops. These loops may be cut (for example, when working a rug) or may remain uncut. Instructions for cutting the loops are below (see Diagram 7). The velvet stitch may be worked on rug, mono or penelope canvas. Diagrams 1-7 show this stitch being worked on rug or mono canvas. Diagram 8 shows this stitch being worked on penelope canvas. There is also a variation of the velvet stitch called the Astrakhan Velvet Stitch. Seven diagrams have been used to demonstrate this stitch plus one diagram for the penelope canvas version.
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