Shisha stitch
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This
is the version of shisha stitch most often used on Indian textiles.
The foundation stitches do not have to be neat, but they do need to
be tight, and not too close to the edge of the shisha. If the stitching
is loose, or too close to the edge, the shisha may drop out. 1 Work a foundation of four straight stitches over the shisha glass (figs a and b). 2 Work four more stitches across the first four, as shown (fig. c). 3 Now bring the needle up alongside the shisha, pass the needle under the foundation threads, with the thread under the needle (as though it is a blanket stitch). Make a small stitch alongside the mirror, with the thread under the needle again and pull tight (fig d). 4 Pass the needle under the foundation threads, with the thread under the needle as before. This time, when making the small stitch alongside the mirror, stitch into the previous loop stitch (fig.e). |
Use Shisha stitch in this project:
