Friday, 1 May 2015

Stitch tutorial - Whipped chain stitch variation

Normally a chain is whipped by passing the thread under the chain but this method of whipping is slightly different and also the final stitch resembles more of Stockinette stitch than Magic chain stitch.




Step 1 – Work a row of chain stitches.








Step 2 – Thread the needle with a second colour, bring it up as shown and whip only one side of the chain by picking up the loop from outside as shown.




Step 3 – Continue whipping till end and go back down.








Step 4 – Bring up the needle and thread close to the end point in step 3






Step 5 – Whip the second side of the chain stitches by picking up the loop from inside the chain as shown.





Hint : If the direction of whipping the second side is changed then you won't get the stockinette stitch effect.


Step 6 – Go back down near the starting point.








Happy stitching!
Anita

10 comments:

  1. Charming, and possibly, for some people, an easier way to obtain the Magic Chain effect..

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  2. Thank you for this tutorial, it is a beautiful stitch.

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  3. I like this idea. It adds a lot of interest to the chain stitch and looks far more complicated, especially using the same thread for all the steps. Thanks.

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  4. Good tute Anita. Even leaving one side not whipped could look good.

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  5. not seen this done before Anita thanks for sharing it I am sure I will be using it before long

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  6. Looks cool...shall use it for some designs..Thanks for sharing Anita

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  7. Good stitch to attain the effect of magic chain st. Would like to include in my ongoing stitching project.Thanks for sharing.

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  8. Wonderful Anita.
    I have done the same stitch here
    https://nsangheetha.wordpress.com/2010/11/02/wip-ii/

    Love the neatness of your stitches.

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  9. Thank you for this nice and easy stitch
    I never had think about this way of doing the stich
    It is has a lovely design
    hugs

    regina drumond

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  10. I never think about to do a stitch like this one
    It is lovely
    Thank you for sharing it
    regina drumond

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