Twisted Chain Stitch

Twisted Chain Stitch is a versatile variation of the Chain Stitch. It adds texture and depth to your embroidery projects. Imagine the regular chain stitch but with a quirky twist. The beauty of this stitch is that it can be used to create beautiful patterns on its own or combined with other stitches to produce intricate designs.

Twisted Chain Stitch rear side — Rear side of the sampler

Applications Of The Twisted Chain Stitch

The versatility of the this hand embroidery stitch makes it a valuable addition to your embroidery toolbox. Here are some creative applications of this stitch:

Floral Embroidery: Use the stitch to create stunning floral stems, leaves, and vines, bringing nature’s beauty to your designs.
Outline and Borders: The stitch’s twisted appearance makes it ideal for outlining motifs and adding decorative borders to your embroidery projects.
Textured Fillings: Experiment with filling larger areas using rows of Twisted Chain stitches, giving your designs a unique and textured finish.
Monograms and Lettering: Add elegance to monograms and lettering using this variation of Chain stitch for smooth, sophisticated outlines.

More Variations Of The Chain Stitch

Learn how to embroider Twisted Chain Stitch

Follow the step-by-step tutorial with detailed photos below, and you will learn the Twisted Chain Stitch quickly. 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 stitch faster.

How to embroider Twisted Chain Stitch

Step-by-step hand embroidery tutorial

Instructions

1. Mark the line for the desired path of your embroidery.

2. Take the needle up on the line. Pass the needle to the fabric close to the starting point, above the thread, and leave the loop.

3. Take the needle up on the line, one stitch to the right.

4. Twist the yarn forming the loop and pass the working tread inside the loop.

5. Tighten the loop. Push the needle down into the fabric above the Chain you just created.

6. Continue making twisted chain stitches until all the outline is filled.

Video tutorial

Tools and materials I used for this sampler

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Embroidery fabric cotton linen neutral colors Etsy — Embroidery fabric

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!