
Overlayed Threaded Chain Stitch is also known as
Overlayed Laced Chain Stitch [EN].
About the Overlayed Threaded Chain Stitch
The Overlayed Laced Chain Stitch is a fantastic example of the many ways in which you can use the Chain Stitch in different variations! This laced version of the Chain Stitch uses both sides of each chain or loop to weave the tread under.
How to do the Overlayed Threaded Chain Stitch
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| Fig 1: Lay a foundation of Chain Stitch. Use a contrasting thread and come out from one end of the Chain Stitch row. Take the thread through each loop of chain made to give a whipped appearance. | Fig 2: Next, pass it under the right half of the next chain. Keep up with this process for the entire row of the Chain Stitch. |
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| Fig 3: A section of the Overlayed Laced Chain Stitch will appear like this. You will see that the laced thread is more visible in this variation. |
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Other related stitches from the Chain Stitch Family
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Partial Whipped Ch
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Raised Cup Stitch
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Triple Chain Stitch
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Sailor Stitch
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Overlayed Laced Ch
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Zigzag Twisted Ch.
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Tied Chain Stitch
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Shell Stitch
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Waved Chain
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Braid Stitch
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![Tambour stitch [EN], Punto de cadeneta [ES], Point de chaînette [FR], Kettenstich [DE], Punto catenella [IT], Ponto cadeia [PT], kedjestygn [SV]](https://www.embroidery.rocksea.org/images/embroidery/chain_stitch_index_2.jpg)
![Punto de cadena azotada [ES], Point de chaînette surjeté [FR], Umwickelter kettenstich [DE]](https://www.embroidery.rocksea.org/images/embroidery/whipped_chain_index_2.jpg)


![Chequered chain stitch [EN], Cadeneta bicolor / Cadaneta mágico [ES], Point magique / Chaînette magique [FR], Magischer kettenstich [DE], Ponto de cadeia xadrez [PT].](https://www.embroidery.rocksea.org/images/embroidery/magic_chain_index_2.jpg)
![Punto de cadeneta inverso [ES], Point de chaînette inversé [FR], Rückwärtiger Kettenstich [DE]](https://www.embroidery.rocksea.org/images/embroidery/reverse_chain_index_2.jpg)
![Detached chain stitch / Single chain stitch [EN], Punto de margarita [ES], Point de bouclette [FR], Margeritenstich [DE], Punto margherita [IT], Ponto margarida [PT]](https://www.embroidery.rocksea.org/images/embroidery/lazy_daisy_index_2.jpg)
![Punta de margarita de cola larga [ES], Gestielter Margeritenstich [DE]](https://www.embroidery.rocksea.org/images/embroidery/long_tailed_daisy_index_2.jpg)
![Punto de cadeneta en pétalos [ES], Ponto cadeia de pétalas [PT]](https://www.embroidery.rocksea.org/images/embroidery/petal_chain_index_2.jpg)
![Punto de cadena rusa [ES], Point de chaîne russe [FR], Russischer Kettenstich [DE], Punto catenella russo [IT], Ponto da cadeia russo [PT]](https://www.embroidery.rocksea.org/images/embroidery/russian_chain_stitch_index_2.jpg)
![Wheat stitch [EN], Punto de collalba [ES], Point épi [FR], Ährenstich [DE], Punto spiga [IT], Ponto espiga [PT]](https://www.embroidery.rocksea.org/images/embroidery/wheatear_index_2.jpg)
![Twisted daisy border stitch [EN], Punto de vasca [ES], Point basque [FR], Basque-Stich [DE], Punto basque [IT], Ponto basque [PT]](https://www.embroidery.rocksea.org/images/embroidery/basque_stitch_index_2.jpg)



![Puntada de ostra [ES], Austernstich [DE], Ponto de ostra [PT]](https://www.embroidery.rocksea.org/images/embroidery/oyster_stitch_index_2.jpg)
![Layered Lazy Daisy [EN]](https://www.embroidery.rocksea.org/images/embroidery/berry_index_2.jpg)

![Wrapped Coral Stitch [EN], Punto de cadeneta en roseta [ES], Point de chaînette en rosette [FR], Rosettestich [DE], Ponto roseta [PT]](https://www.embroidery.rocksea.org/images/embroidery/rope_stitch_index_2.jpg)
![Heavy braid chain stitch [EN], Puntada de cadena pesada [ES], Point de chaînette cordé [FR], Dicker kettenstich [DE], Punto catenella pesante [IT], Ponto cadeia sólido [PT]](https://www.embroidery.rocksea.org/images/embroidery/heavy_chain_index_2.jpg)
![Hungarian Braided Chain Stitch [EN], Punto cadena húngara [ES], Point de chaîne hongrois [FR], Ungarischer Kettenstich [DE], Punto catenella ungherese [IT], Ponto corrente trançada húngara [PT]](https://www.embroidery.rocksea.org/images/embroidery/braided_chain_index_2.jpg)
![Ladder Stitch, Square Chain Stitch, and Roman Chain Stitch [EN], Punto de cadeneta abierto [ES], Chaînette ouverte [FR], Offender kettenstich [DE], Punto romano [IT], Ponto de cadeira aberto [PT]](https://www.embroidery.rocksea.org/images/embroidery/open_chain_index_2.jpg)

![Closed chain stitch [EN], Punto de cadeneta doble [ES], Chaînette double [FR], Geschlossener kettenstich [DE], Punto catenella doppia [IT], Ponto de cadeia dupla [PT], Dubbel kedjesöm [SV]](https://www.embroidery.rocksea.org/images/embroidery/double_chain_stitch_index_2.jpg)


![Puntada de Cadena con Cresta [ES], Ponto de Corrente com Crista [PT]](https://www.embroidery.rocksea.org/images/embroidery/crested_chain_index_2.jpg)


![Punto de Cadena Entrelazado [ES]](https://www.embroidery.rocksea.org/images/embroidery/interlaced_chain_index_2.jpg)



![Punto de cadenete retorcido [ES], Point de chaînette tortillé [FR], Gedrehter kettenstich [DE], Punto catenella ritorto [IT], Ponto de cadeia torcido [PT]](https://www.embroidery.rocksea.org/images/embroidery/twisted_chain_index_2.jpg)
![Puntada de Cadena Retorcida Alterna [ES], Point de Chaîne Tortillé Alterné [FR], Abwechselnd Gedrehter Kettenstich [DE], Ponto de Corrente Torcido Alternado [PT]](https://www.embroidery.rocksea.org/images/embroidery/alternating_twisted_chain_index_2.jpg)

![Verriegelter Kettenstich [DE], Ponto de Corrente Trancada [PT]](https://www.embroidery.rocksea.org/images/embroidery/barred_chain_stitch_index_2.jpg)

![Wrapped Coral Stitch [EN], Punto de cadeneta en roseta [ES], Point de chaînette en rosette [FR], Rosettestich [DE], Ponto roseta [PT]](https://www.embroidery.rocksea.org/images/embroidery/rosette_stitch_index_2.jpg)
![Punto de cadeneta pespunteado [ES]](https://www.embroidery.rocksea.org/images/embroidery/back_stitched_chain_stich_index_2.jpg)

![Pluma de cadeneta en espina / Puntada cadena de plumas [ES], Point de chaînette en épine [FR], Gefiederter kettenstich [DE], Ponto de folhinhas [PT]](https://www.embroidery.rocksea.org/images/embroidery/feathered_chain_index_2.jpg)



![Vandyke chain stitch [EN], Punto de cadeneta en zig zag / Punto de cadeneta Van Dyke [ES], Point de chaînette en zigzag [FR], Zick-Zack Kettenstich [DE], Punto catenella a zigzag [IT], Ponto de cadeia em ziguezague [PT], Kedjesöm i sick-sack [SV].](https://www.embroidery.rocksea.org/images/embroidery/zigzag_chain_index_2.jpg)
![Puntada eslabón [ES], Point de chaînette cablée [FR], Ankerkettenstich [DE], Punto catenella per cavi [IT], Ponto de elos [PT]](https://www.embroidery.rocksea.org/images/embroidery/cable_chain_index_2.jpg)



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I haven’t seen this version of Chain stitch before. Thanks Sarah for sharing.
Sure, Maureen. This is a variation that I experimented with and liked. It is great to work on delicate borders and edgings. 🙂
This is so helpful to see them together so I can see the difference between 2 similar stitches.
Thank you, Deborah. Happy that you liked our stitch dictionary. 🙂