Open Cretan Stitch may be used for decorative borders and edgings and appliqué. For regular stitches, use evenweave, or mark fabric with four parallel lines.
- Bring the thread through at (A) and with the thread above the needle, insert the needle at (B) and bring it through at (C).
- With the thread below the needle, insert the needle at (D) and bring it through at (E).
- All stitches lie at right angles to the guiding lines as shown in the diagram and are spaced at regular intervals.
This is a useful stitch for borders.
