Parallel Running Stitch

About the Parallel Running Stitch

The Parallel running stitch is two parallel rows of running stitches, with each stitch from each row lying one below the other. Using these as the base, many variations can be created using a different thread. Scroll down to find the tutorials for the two most popular variations- The Mandering Stitch and The Fairy Lights Stitch.


How to do the Parallel Running Stitch

Fig 1: Lay the foundation by doing two parallel twin lines of the Running Stitch as illustrated. Note that the stitches W, X, Y, Z lie right below A, B, C, and D.

Learn the Variations of the Parallel Running Stitch

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Running Stitch Family

Parallel Running

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