Kids Stitch Diagrams and Instructions ­ Part I

Straight Stitch - This is a single stitch, which can be worked in a regular or an irregular manner. The stitches should not be too long or too loose.

Cross Stitch ­ Bring the needle through on the lower right line of the cross and insert at the top of the same line, taking a stitch through the fabric to the lower left line (A). Continue to the end of the row in this way; on the return journey, complete the other half of the cross (B). The top strands of all the stitches should all point in one direction.

Buttonhole Stitch ­ Bring the thread out on the lower line, insert the needle in position on the upper line, taking a straight downward stitch with the thread under the point of the needle. Pull the thread up to form a loop and then repeat.

Closed Buttonhole Stitch ­ The stitches are made in pairs forming triangles. Bring the thread through at (A), insert the needle at (B) and with the thread under the needle, bring it through at (C). Insert the needle again at (B) and bring it through at (D).