Buttonhole (Variation 1) |
Structural Category |
Knotted |
Specific Usage |
Surface |
Other Names |
Phanda Knot; Phunda |
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Comments
This stitch can be used to make very small knotted structures. The knot on the item examined is 1/8".
Diagrams
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The first Straight stitch anchors the thread and establishes the baseline. Then come up at A. Enter the fabric at B and come up at C to make a diagonal stitch on the face and a vertical stitch on the reverse. |
Pass the needle under AB without going into the fabric. |
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The needle enters the fabric at D, which is under B halfway to the baseline, and comes out at C. Do not pull through. Pass the working thread over then under the point of the needle and pull through. |
The needle enters the fabric at D and up at E one thread above C. Do not pull through. Pass the working thread under the needle from left to right and pull the needle through. |
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The needle enters the fabric at F, one thread above E, and comes out at D. |
Pass the needle under AB without going through the fabric. Go to the reverse at G on the base line. Repeat Steps 1-6 omitting the anchoring straight stitch. |
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Diagram source: Noreen Havens, reprinted by permission. |
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Paine, Sheila. Chikan Embroidery, The Floral Whitework of India, p. 39.