How to Start Cross Stitch Without a Knot (3 Methods)
The loop method, the waste knot and the away knot explained simply, plus how to end a thread neatly so the back of your cross stitch stays flat.
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Techniques
Backstitch, French knots, neat backs and other tips for happier stitching.
Techniques posts
Pattern Keeper Guide: Stitch PDF Patterns on a Tablet
How to use PDF cross stitch patterns on paper, tablet or phone, a beginner's guide to the Pattern Keeper app, and what makes a PDF PK-compatible.
What Is Confetti in Cross Stitch? (+ How to Tame It)
Confetti stitches explained: what they are, why they slow you down, tips like parking for confetti-heavy patterns, and how to spot low-confetti charts.
Backstitch & French Knots in Cross Stitch (Easy Guide)
How to do backstitch and French knots in cross stitch, read them on a chart, and get neat outlines and knots that don't pull through.
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