How To Start Cross Stitch Without A Knot

How To Start Cross Stitch Without A Knot | Mr X Stitch

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6 жыл бұрын

The easiest way to start Cross Stitching is the Loop Start. It's simple and efficient and Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers is here to show you how!
It's worth noting that the Loop Technique isn't suitable for all cross stitching - if you're using variegated threads, folding the thread to create the loop will mix the colours up - but if you're using a single colour, then this is the simplest technique, and it'll keep your back nice and neat too!
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@PolythenePammm 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, I have been stitching for almost 20 years and I didn't know this technique. I usually just stitch over the hanging thread in the back, but this is much easier and much more secure! Thank you!!

@MrXStitch 5 жыл бұрын

Yes Pam! I am so pleased to have helped! Check out the Waste Knot Technique video as well and you'll be fully levelled up!

@rickymullins3844 3 жыл бұрын

I agree !!

@elijahmohamed1886 3 жыл бұрын

you prolly dont care but if you guys are bored like me atm then you can stream all of the latest series on instaflixxer. I've been binge watching with my gf recently xD

@jefferybryson6885 3 жыл бұрын

@Elijah Mohamed Yea, I have been using InstaFlixxer for years myself :)

@nanasloves 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! I started stitching 45 years ago and have never seen this! Brilliant!

@rebeccabagnall6522 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!!! I’ve been cross stitching for about 7 years now, and I learned something new today ☺️

@ddkuszmaul 4 жыл бұрын

This was by far the simplest and to the point video without 10 minutes of talking and then telling me how to do it... THANK YOU for getting straight to the point!!!

@MrXStitch 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! :)

@Sara-vn2kz 4 жыл бұрын

I love that a guy is teaching this! Most sewing/knitting/embroidery type hobbies are majority women. I'd love to see more men engaging in these activities and more women enjoying carpentry etc.

@MrXStitch 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! There are more male stitchers out there than you might think, but I'm glad to do my bit! :)

@thesheshedkraftshack9230 3 жыл бұрын

That was the best tip I ever got. It changed how I cross stitched

@MrXStitch 3 жыл бұрын

What an absolute pleasure! Happy days! 😃

@chumley7117 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I'm diggin the funky music!!!! Love the technique too.

@MrXStitch 4 жыл бұрын

Word! :D

@nightowlsam 2 жыл бұрын

I'm just getting into the hobby and this definitely helped. Thanks a bunch!

@penelopepitstop13 4 жыл бұрын

@ Mr X Stitch, Thank You. Mr X Stitch you were spot on w/your loop tutorial, being a newbie to cross stitching I checked out a few videos on how to do the loop method BUT "I Still Wasn't Getting It" [ I'm Not embarrassed to admit ] & by luck I came across your loop lesson [ try saying that 10x real fast ] for us beginners & Finally I Understood how to do it, again Mr X Stitch you were spot on also you are a Good Teacher & Funny too... Gracias! 🐶 PEACE! 🚭

@candycebradburyfisher8808 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I watched two other videos that basically glossed over how to start the stitch, like I should already know. Well, I didn't! LOL! Super simple and video made me laugh. Will come back to Mr. X for more stitching guides.

@MrXStitch 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Candyce! Glad to have been of service!

@susiehanley3755 2 жыл бұрын

Love this technique! So simple but brilliant. Thanks Mr X Stitch!

@kezla 6 жыл бұрын

Yay! What a helpful video for beginners, shall be sharing this far and wide 💡

@susananderson9619 2 жыл бұрын

Ok I'm going to start doing that loop lock way,.I can now imagine the back of my project looking great instead of a mass mess . Thank you

@alisonbarksdale1625 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you great example!!

@guineawuv 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! How have I never thought of this? My backs are about to be so much better looking! Thank you!

@MrXStitch 5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@WittleBabeKisses10 4 жыл бұрын

Omg... I LOVE that you added where to jump to for tyke tutorial! Thank youuu!!! More peele should do that. Lol.

@MrXStitch 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not just a pretty face! :)

@Sunny25611 3 жыл бұрын

🙌🏽 Yes.. loving the music 🎶! 😘

@jeanneerlina4006 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this Mr. Xstich...I've been xstitching for many years but using other technique which is stich over the remain floss at the back. I'm so happy to know the one you shared here. It look neater and easier...Tks again😊👍🏼

@LettuceLeaf7 5 жыл бұрын

Thumbs up for gateway craft. 100% true

@dianasullivan2873 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing

@linakoh4206 6 жыл бұрын

Hi lovely Mr X... thank you for sharing and showing this technique.. this is definite keeper for my folder!

@MrXStitch 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Magdalena! I thought I'd start my tutorials with the start of the process. Let's see what happens next!

@Misha-jh3po 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Mr. X Stitch! I love your book!

@MrXStitch 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! What's your favourite part? :)

@Misha-jh3po 6 жыл бұрын

Hmmmm probably all the projects you put in there if I had to pick... But it's all really good!

@ashcakesquiggle 5 жыл бұрын

This is awesome! Thank you!

@MrXStitch 5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@bevmacmillan8815 3 жыл бұрын

I learned something new, I think this will be so much tidier on the back. Thanks much

@MrXStitch 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! :)

@faerie247 4 жыл бұрын

You can do the loop method from the front too.

@jwatley313 3 жыл бұрын

Wow great tip!

@MrXStitch 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@StarWarsTrekkie1342 5 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness never doing it any other way again thank you!

@MrXStitch 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! :)

@timmytime2967 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so muchhh 🙏🏼💖

@MrXStitch 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! :D

@donnarivers226 4 жыл бұрын

Thankyou first time this made sense to me......

@MrXStitch 4 жыл бұрын

Yay! 😃

@katerinastevanovic9772 5 жыл бұрын

I am just a beginner, but I have been loving this art for a long time and wanting to begin some day. I am waiting my first embroidery set to come to me from online shop. But I have figured out that I don't know some basic steps, how to use the key etc. In particular, I have been searching how to do this loop method. I have watched several videos, especially of Russian women (known as good at this craft), but haven't got a proper tutorial ANYWHERE. Everything ends in few seconds and she is already working and I, being a beginner, feeling frustrated for not being able to follow up. And then I've found your video, dear Mr.X Stich and caught it finally, God bless you! Thank you very much!!! And P.S. I lick the ends too )))) My best wishes to you!

@MrXStitch 5 жыл бұрын

Yay! What a lovely comment! I am glad to have been of use. Let me know how you get on with your stitching and if you want some cool cross stitch patterns, be sure to check out XStitch Magazine! :)

@Purpleskyshorizon 5 жыл бұрын

What’s that awesome bass line/song playing? I love the isolated bass in the beginning! Reminds me of Jaco Pastorius.

@MrXStitch 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, I got it from Epidemic Sound, which have tons of groovy tunes that can be used on KZfaq. I can't remember the name of it right now, but if I find out I'll reply below!

@staceytaylorkane1011 5 жыл бұрын

Well, this just blew my mind!!

@MrXStitch 5 жыл бұрын

*mic drop* ::)

@alexisaguirre5526 5 жыл бұрын

i want to star but where i live the only things that a can get is a 30 cm wide fabric, can a join them to make a bigger piece. there are other choices but they are not quite good since they are spark the holes

@AnastasiaMeng 6 жыл бұрын

Hi, do you know the easiest way to secure the blend? (2threads of different colors used for stitching one x)

@MrXStitch 6 жыл бұрын

Hi! Funnily enough I'm going to do a video about the Waste Knot Technique which will be the answer to your dreams! :)

@DarrelDavis 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks much for this. As a beginner this looks awesome. Stupid question: Does it change the way you end the thread since I now have 4 strands at the end? I’ve been running the needle under other finished stitches.

@MrXStitch 5 жыл бұрын

Your wheedle the needle technique for finishing is bang on, but it's worth noting that I recommend using one strand of thread that you'll double over to get a two ply strand to work with. Hope that makes sense! :)

@DarrelDavis 5 жыл бұрын

Mr X Stitch It does make sense. Thanks again.

@christinet2089 2 жыл бұрын

Nice technique. But it only works for even number of threads right? Or how does it work if I need 3 threads?

@hannahlynn8028 5 жыл бұрын

do you still use two strands or only one?

@MrXStitch 5 жыл бұрын

I'm gonna say one strand if you want a two ply stitch (two strands on top) but if you wanted a denser looking stitch, you could do two strands, which would become four strands when folded over. A single strand is generally your best bet.

@winningnumbers Жыл бұрын

What if you using 3 strands? Thanks for reply in advance :-)

@MrXStitch Жыл бұрын

I'd use the Waste Knot technique, which is conveniently in one of my other videos. :)

@zahrajavanbakht6035 Жыл бұрын

🌺💐👏

@janeprufrock 3 жыл бұрын

I had to rewind the video to actually pay attention to the tutorial because I got carried away with the music the first time. 😆

@Sunny25611 3 жыл бұрын

😂 👍🏼 @Brandi Sahfeld

@ecologist_to_be 4 жыл бұрын

How do you stop the needle coming off the thread?? Do I knot it to the needle or just pray I don't keep pulling needle off the thread?? lol

@MrXStitch 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Sarah, I press the eye end of the needle against my second finger to "grip" the thread a bit so it doesn't come out too easily. You'll get the hang of it, don't worry. :)

@Hayles93 4 жыл бұрын

So! Brand new to Xstitch... but I'm struggling to understand what happens straight after the thread goes through the needle. I feel like it's something I'm not seeing right more than tecnique. I think I've watched it around 12 times on that one bit and I can't get it lol 😳

@MrXStitch 4 жыл бұрын

On the first stitch, when the needle goes through the fabric you put it through the loop and pull it (not toooo) right. From then on you can just stitch normally. Hope that's what you meant!

@Hayles93 4 жыл бұрын

@@MrXStitch ahhh thank you 😍