Cretan and Long Stem |
Structural Category |
Composite |
Specific Usage |
Surface |
Other Names |
Face |
Reverse |
Diagrams
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Starting at A, take three Long Stem stitches. Come out at G and take a stitch at HI, passing the needle over the working thread. |
From I take a stitch of JK. Repeat this pattern of three Long Stem stitches and one Cretan stitch. |
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Reverse |
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Diagram source: Sue Chamberlain, reprinted by permission. |
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Stitch Identification Group.




