Also known as: basque loop stitch, knotted loop stitch, knotted pearl stitch

This stitch is worked from right to left and  has a wider base with the knot falling on the stitch line. It looks like a barbed knotted stitch. Traditionally basque loop is used with basque stitch (of chain stitch family).

This stitch follows a close technical similarity to the reversed palestrina stitch. And therefore, this stitch is also often confused as being another name for the reversed palestrina stitch. But, my research led me to a different conclusion. Though there are technical similarities in the way the knot is tied, the way they begin makes a difference between both. As a result, in reversed palestrina stitch, it is not possible for the vertical ‘legs’ to extend on either side of the knot, as it is possible in this stitch (see fig.6). This is the main visual difference.

I will be working between two stitch lines to demonstrate this stitch. This stitch is worked from right to left.

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Fig 1: Bring the needle out through A, a point that lies between the two stitch lines. Then, take the needle in through B and bring out through C, as shown. Both these points lie right above and below A, and on the stitch lines.		Fig 2: Now, take the needle under the stitch A-B, without plucking the fabric underneath.
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Fig 3: Then, take the needle under the stitch A-B again, as shown. This finishes the knot.		Fig 4: Continue this process by taking the needle in through D and bringing out through E, on both stitch lines.
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Fig 5: Do the knotting process and keep with the procedure for the entire row.		Fig 6: A finished row of knotted pearl stitch would look like this.
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This stitch is worked similar to the palestrina stitch, but in an entirely reversed fashion. We work this from right to left. What was right becomes left and left becomes right. Top becomes bottom and bottom becomes top.

I will use a curved stitch line to do this stitch.

Fig 1: Bring the needle out through A which lies slightly above the stitch line. Then, take the needle in through B which lies on the stitch line, right below A. Bring the needle out through C which lies on the left of B and on the stitch line.		Fig 2: Take the needle under the stitch A-B without plucking the fabric beneath. Note that the needle is angled below the point C.
Fig 3: Now, bring the needle from under A-B, but this time from above the point C. Loop the thread around the needle as shown.		Fig 4: Pull the needle out to form the knot. Continue the procedure to form more knots on the stitch line.
		Fig 5: A finished line of reversed palestrina stitch would look like this

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Palestrina stitch and its members draw their origin from Italy. This stitch forms an essential part of many of italy’s ancient embroderies.

The characteristic of this stitch is a knoted line. Usually, these knots are closely placed, but variations can lead to longer stitches dotted with knots. These will look like the coral stitch with a big knot.

Palestrina stitches can be used on any fabric with almot any kind of thread. The bolder the the thread, the bolder the knots will be. The Perle cotton thread is often suggested as the knots show up better.

This stitch can be used to outline designs, do border work or even attaching appliques.

The members of palestrina stitch family are:
1. Palestrina stitch
2. Reversed palestrina stitch
3. Triple palestrina stitch
4. Basque knot
5. Sorbello stitch

Each of them differ much from each other in some ways, but the basic technique of making the knots remains the same. So, when going through the lessons, just gather in the logic of making the knots, and then, palestrina family of stitches will be one of the most interesting stitches to experiment with!

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