Knotted Cable Chain Stitch
Knotted Cable Chain Stitch is a decorative variation of the Cable Chain Stitch from the Chain stitch family. A Coral Stitch is added to make a Cable Chain stitch embroidery more textural and prominent.
Other names of the stitch
This hand embroidery technique is also called a Knotted Cable Stitch.
Applications of the Knotted Cable Chain Stitch
This decorative surface embroidery technique is not just functional; it’s beautiful. It’s perfect for outlines, lettering, or embellishing borders or seams. This stitch looks good on straight lines and also takes curves very well. Whether you’re decorating your garments or household textiles or adding it to decorative embroidery, the Knotted Cable Chain Stitch adds a touch of elegance and charm.
More stitches from the Chain Stitch family
Learn how to embroider Knotted Cable Chain Stitch
Follow the step-by-step tutorial with detailed photos below, and you will learn the Knotted Cable Chain Stitch in no time. If you are a visual learner, watch a video lesson in the tutorial or on the Practical Embroidery YouTube channel to learn this hand embroidery technique faster.
How to embroider Knotted Cable Chain Stitch
Step-by-step hand embroidery tutorial
Instructions
1. Mark the line and take the needle up on the right end of it.
2. Make a tiny stitch to the left and push the needle to the fabric above the line.
3. Take the needle up under the line, inside the loop of the working thread.
4. Pull the working thread from the back side of the fabric to tighten to loop around the needle.
5. Pull the thread to the surface through the tightened loop. Pass the needle under the straight stitch to the right. Be careful not to pierce the fabric of the thread.
6. Take the needle down below the knot you just made. Leave the loop of the thread open.
7. Bring the needle on the line inside the loop to form a chain.
8. Pull the thread to tighten the loop. Make a stitch to the felt above the line. Repeat steps 2-8 to form the second chain.
9. When the line is complete, move the needle to the back of the fabric and secure the thread.
Knotted Cable Chain Stitch Video Tutorial
Tools and materials I used for this sampler
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What’s next?
If you’re in the mood to explore more hand embroidery stitches, check out the Stitches and Techniques page for the list of other fantastic stitches available on my blog. From timeless classics to modern twists, a whole world of stitches is waiting for you to explore and master. So, grab your hoop and needle, and let’s stitch our way to creative bliss!
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