Open chain stitch

open chain stitch Bring the thread through at A and, holding it down with the left thumb, insert the needle at B. Bring the needle through at C, the required depth of the stitch. Leaving this loop slightly loose, insert the needle at D and with the thread under the point of the needle, bring it through for the next stitch. Secure the final loop with a small stitch at each side.

Use open chain stitch in this project:

Mirror Image

cover of issue 75