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French Cretan Stitch

About the French Cretan Stitch The French Cretan Stitch incorporates extra loops to create a lacy effect. Three loops are made each time – the reason it is also called the Triple Cretan Stitch. Two loops are made vertical, giving it a distinct look from the rest of the stitches...

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Double Cretan Stitch

About the Double Cretan Stitch The Double Cretan Stitch is created by layering two rows of the Cretan Stitch in a complementary fashion. The row looks rich and is great for working textured outlines and fillings. Team it up with other isolated stitches or add beads and jewels to add...

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Crossed Cretan Stitch

  About the Crossed Cretan Stitch The Crossed Cretan Stitch is a slightly complicated stitch with a spidery-like appearance on the sides. It involves adding a little cross at each corner as you stitch. Pay attention to the placing of the needle when making the cross. When the stitches are...

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Looped Cretan Stitch

About the Looped Cretan Stitch The Looped Cretan Stitch is a beautiful variation of the Cretan Stitch that will remind you of a delicate stem of leaves. Needless to say, it works amazingly as botanical parts and makes for a beautiful and elegant decoration. Vary the angles and lengths of...

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Slanted Cretan Stitch

Slanted Cretan Stitch is also known as Quill Stitch [EN]. About the Slanted Cretan Stitch The Slanted Cretan Stitch is a variation of the Cretan Stitch with modified positions for the legs. Instead of working between the usual four stitch lines, here, we will work between just three. There will...

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Laced Cretan Stitch

This is a simple, decorative variation of the Cretan stitch. Use it on borders or just as innovative filling, it will look neat. You need to know the Cretan stitch to be able to continue with this tutorial. Fig 1: First, start by making a base of Cretan stitch. Then,...

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Knotted Cretan Stitch

This is a variation of the Cretan stitch. It shows a technique where knots can be added on the elbows to give it a decorative look. The thicker the thread, the bigger the knot that will be formed. It can look similar to a zigzagged coral stitch. I will work...

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Scottish Cretan Stitch

The Scottish Cretan stitch is a decorative variation of the Cretan stitch. Blocks of Cretan stitches are made to make a beautiful pattern for a border. The look can be varied by making the Cretan stitches bigger or smaller, or closed or open. You need to know the Cretan stitch...

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Open Cretan Stitch

This stitch is an open variation of the Cretan stitch. It gives a very spaced out look and defines the features of the Cretan stitch clearly. It can be used imaginatively as a motif stitch or otherwise. You need to know the Cretan stitch to be able to do this...

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Closed Cretan Stitch

This stitch is used to fill in simple patterns like leaves. It uses the same technique as the Cretan stitch with each stitch close to each other to fill in gaps. If you know the Cretan stitch, it will be an advantage. I will work between four stitch lines to...