How to Cross Stitch for Beginners - the Basics!

How to Cross Stitch for Beginners - the Basics! | Caterpillar Cross Stitch

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2 жыл бұрын

In this week's video, Sian covers the cross stitch basics for beginners! Learn how to cross stitch with this ultimate starter guide! In our easy-to-follow tutorial, you'll learn all about fabrics and the supplies you need, how to thread your needle, start stitching as we cover all of the essential basics.
In this beginner's guide, you'll learn:
1. An overview of the basics
2. How to remove thread from the skein
3. How to remove a strand of thread
4. How to start with a knot
5. How to use a Q-Snap
6. How to stitch on aida fabric
7. How to start using the loop method
8. How to use an embroidery hoop
9. How to stitch on evenweave fabric
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Thanks for visiting my channel, I hope you enjoyed the video! I founded Caterpillar Cross Stitch in 2015 when I tried desperately for months to find a modern baby sampler my mum could stitch for new baby Felicity that would fit in with her simple, contemporary nursery. I love cross stitch, running, baking fruit cakes, drinking gin, eating salted caramel ice cream and most crafts!
See you soon and happy stitching! Sally x

Пікірлер: 64

@katejones2042 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thank you. Maybe next time you could use a dark coloured thread so we can see more clearly?

@CaterpillarCrossStitch 2 жыл бұрын

Yes absolutely x

@Ruaquilter 2 жыл бұрын

I am a new stitcher. This video answered questions I have wondered about in a clear, concise manner. Thank you.

@arianeccs6523 2 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear, thanks so much for watching and for your feedback!

@anneb.6647 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this very good instruction video and your calm explanations, as i'm a total newbie in cross stitching. One tip i have: with a dark thread it will be better to see , what is made !

@amycain856 Жыл бұрын

I agree about using a darker thread. I had a really hard time seeing and I'm brand new to cross stitch

@ssmith4671 2 жыл бұрын

Just like some others, I’ve cross stitched for some time. It’s so useful to be reminded of good practice. Thanks CCS for all the tips.

@arianeccs6523 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely, so happy to hear you found the video helpful!

@BethChadwick 2 жыл бұрын

I already know how to stitch but still watched the whole video 😂 fabulous job as always, CCS tutorials are always so methodical and explained really well.

@arianeccs6523 2 жыл бұрын

Aw, thanks so much Beth - so happy you're enjoying our videos!

@owlbestitching8839 5 ай бұрын

Enjoyed - Happy Stitching❣️

@CaterpillarCrossStitch 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@pennyarnold960 2 жыл бұрын

Love the video. Very nice. I think it would be better if the thread color was darker so it would be easier to follow.

@arianeccs6523 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and for your feedback, we will definitely keep this is mind for future videos ☺️

@cinandrews 2 жыл бұрын

So helpful ♥️♥️♥️thank you! I am trying to learn all I can before my first caterpillar cross stitch kit arrives!

@arianeccs6523 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, I hope you love your first CCS kit!

@beubeuhandcrafts984 2 жыл бұрын

Really great video, I pass it to some friends that want to learn how to cross stitch. Thank you. Take care

@arianeccs6523 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and sharing!

@LLS-cf1iz 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been stitching for a few years now and I didn’t know of the loop method to begin. I’m going to try that as it seems I would waste less thread than the way I begin now. Thanks for the tips 🙂

@LothlorienB 2 жыл бұрын

the light was too bright to see the loop method stitches :'(

@CaterpillarCrossStitch 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to leave this feedback. We will take this on board and improve for our next video : )

@timothywilson4648 2 жыл бұрын

Great video - very helpful!

@arianeccs6523 2 жыл бұрын

So happy you found our video helpful!

@julesm9081 2 жыл бұрын

yayyyyyy great video again! always so helpful! xxx

@arianeccs6523 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

@julesm9081 2 жыл бұрын

@@arianeccs6523 always a pleasure

@Amio2022 4 ай бұрын

Very helpful video. I think I will try the loop method however please consider using a darker thread so it’s easier to see

@CaterpillarCrossStitch 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and for your feedback!

@vaniawhitfield6486 2 жыл бұрын

Love it

@CaterpillarCrossStitch 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching Vania : )

@tigerlilly393 2 жыл бұрын

It would have been much easier to see if you had of used a much darker thread for demonstrating with. However, the information presented was very helpful. Thank you.

@CaterpillarCrossStitch 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We’ve taken this feedback on board and made sure there’s more contrast on more recent videos 😀

@amyleah2352 Жыл бұрын

This is a great video. Could you do the stitching process with a darker thread on a short video? Struggling to see it clearly

@CaterpillarCrossStitch Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your feedback, we'll take it on board! :)

@RUKODELIE-1969 2 жыл бұрын

Очень интересно!)

@kathyeevans348 2 жыл бұрын

I am learning haven't been long at this. Is there a special way to graph a back stitch design on graph paper?

@jeanninegrimm3045 2 жыл бұрын

She should have used a darker floss color. You can't see the stitches.

@maureentaphouse5206 2 жыл бұрын

I was just going to post the same comment.

@16050390 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I couldn't see anything that she was doing, the thread was too light and the background was too bright.

@graceprice6192 Жыл бұрын

How can I stop the thread come off my needle when I am cross stitch thanks

@CaterpillarCrossStitch Жыл бұрын

Hi Grace, we recommend using the loop method. Find out more here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fdKXhaZjtbeliac.html :)

@AlwaysBeYourself-6 Жыл бұрын

Should have used darker color thread. It’s hard to c on video with light thread

@CaterpillarCrossStitch Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback :)

@16050390 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I couldn't see anything that you were doing, the thread was too light and the background was too bright.

@arianeccs6523 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry, we really appreciate your feedback and we will definitely keep this in mind for future videos!

@twirlacane 2 жыл бұрын

Darker threat would have been better for me to see.

@janepanovich9818 2 жыл бұрын

This would have been much more beneficial with a darker thread.. it was barely visible.

@arianeccs6523 2 жыл бұрын

Of course, we will be sure to keep this in mind for future videos - thank you for your feedback! 😊

@neethamanthriratne3297 Жыл бұрын

You should have used a darker thread for the demonstration . We can’t see the thread

@CaterpillarCrossStitch Жыл бұрын

Absolutely, thanks for the feedback. We actually have more recent beginner videos in which we use darker thread 😊

@tiffanystockdale743 2 жыл бұрын

Just a tip... please use a different colored thread, or cloth! This was very hard to see on video.

@CaterpillarCrossStitch 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We’ve taken this feedback on board and made sure there’s more contrast on more recent videos 😀

@dianeer1012 3 ай бұрын

I wish this was bigger so I can see it. The thread could be darker on the fabric so you can actually see it.

@CaterpillarCrossStitch 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and for your feedback.

@stitchann Жыл бұрын

Great instruction but use a darker thread next time.

@CaterpillarCrossStitch Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback!

@sheenaroberts6795 Жыл бұрын

Really needed a darker color.

@CaterpillarCrossStitch Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your feedback :)

@Phoenixice69 10 ай бұрын

Might have been better with a darker thread maybe...

@CaterpillarCrossStitch 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for your feedback!

@Lisa-fb9eq Жыл бұрын

I wish you had used a darker color, its hard to see :(

@CaterpillarCrossStitch Жыл бұрын

Hi Lisa, thank you for your feedback. We'll take it into account for future videos :)

@francescoope6575 2 жыл бұрын

This is really useful information but only thing is it was really hard to see what she was doing white table with white q snap and fabric and really light thread 🪡 I could not see anything but really helpful information

@CaterpillarCrossStitch 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We’ve taken this feedback on board and made sure there’s more contrast on more recent videos 😀