| The Web Stitch is a member of the Cross Stitch | | | | threads". This is why it is important that this stitch be |
| family. All stitches in the cross stitch family will, at some | | | | worked on double (Penelope) canvas. As the rows |
| point, cross within the stitch. The Web Stitch is no | | | | are worked the diagonal stitch will become |
| exception. This needlepoint stitch, although | | | | progressively longer. The tying stitches will be worked |
| time-consuming, is easy to work. The Web Stitch is | | | | at each canvas intersection, thus creating the tightly |
| closely woven, making it virtually snag proof. Because | | | | woven look. |
| of this, it makes an excellent background and filling | | | | Because of the "trammed" nature of this stitch, there is |
| stitch. It is imperative that this stitch be worked on | | | | no limit to the length of the diagonal stitch. There are, |
| double canvas (Penelope canvas) only. The reason for | | | | however, a few negative aspects to the Web Stitch. |
| this is explained in the details of the stitch. | | | | The Web Stitch has no padding and, therefore, does |
| The Web Stitch consists of diagonal stitches and tying | | | | not wear well over time. If the area you are filling with |
| stitches. The diagonal stitch is worked first. The tying | | | | this stitch is not a square or rectangle shape, it will be |
| stitch is then worked, crossing over the diagonal stitch, | | | | necessary to carefully count the threads of the |
| thus securing the diagonal stitch in place. The first | | | | diagonal stitches to be sure that they work out evenly. |
| diagonal stitch will cover only one canvas intersection. | | | | For a more interesting look, try using different color |
| This diagonal stitch will not need a tying stitch. The | | | | yarns/threads for the tying stitches. Do not be afraid |
| second diagonal stitch will cover two canvas | | | | to experiment with this stitch. The results may surprise |
| intersections. The tying stitch will cross this diagonal | | | | you! |
| stitch at a right angle and be worked into the "double | | | | |