This embroidery stitch is also known as double cable stitch Zigzag. It is a simple but effective variation of ordinary cable stitch. It is a line stitch and filling used on plain-and-even-weave fabrics.
The stitches are formed in exactly the same manner as cable stitch, but each one is worked at right angles to the previous one to make a zigzag line. When used as a line stitch, zigzag cable stitch is usually worked in straight lines, as it does not follow curves well.
It makes an attractive light filling when several spaced parallel rows are worked together: the apex of each pair of stitches should be placed between those on the row below.
This stitch works well with any type of embroidery thread.
This stitch is a variation of ordinary Cable Chain Stitch, each stitch being taken at a right angle to the previous stitch. Pull the twisted thread firmly around the needle before drawing the needle through the fabric.