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Cross Stitch Basics | How to Start Cross Stitching for Beginners - Ultimate Guide

by Caterpillar Cross Stitch

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Published 12 Oct 2019

Learn how to Cross Stitch with this easy tutorial! How to cross stitch on aida, on evenweave and using a hoop. Find out how to cross stitch for beginners and start and finish your cross stitch with the loop method. Covering all cross stitch basics with some cross stitch tips thrown in! Featuring DMC threads, DMC needles, needle minders and Zweigart fabrics. How to Get Started cross stitching 101! Cross Stitch basics - how to start and finish off. NEW? Please SUBSCRIBE here for regular cross stitch videos with tips, new kits and special craft vlogs: /c/caterpillarcrossstitch Don't forget to hit the BELL! GRAB 10% OFF your first order and a FREE eBook PDF cross stitch patterns when you join the VIP Stitch Club for free here: http://eepurl.com/bMI7-L SHOP THE KITS: https://www.caterpillarcrossstitch.com/ Fiskars Scissors: https://amzn.to/2MDH4p2 Stork / Venetian Gold Scissors: https://www.caterpillarcrossstitch.com/collections/cross-stitch-scissors Embroidery Hoops: https://amzn.to/2IJOXIl Zweigart Fabric: https://amzn.to/2OFZjwM DMC Needles: https://amzn.to/2Vz6CIb DMC Thread: https://amzn.to/2IZbukT Needle Minders: https://www.caterpillarcrossstitch.com/collections/needle-minders * British Craft Awards Stitch Designer of the Year * Leave me a COMMENT below - are you a beginner? Do you have any questions on getting started? What video would you like to see next? I post NEW VIDEOS every week. ------------------------------------------------------------------ S O C I A L M E D I A: 💚 16K+ FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1768296010164229/ 📸 40K+ on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/caterpillarcrossstitch 💻 FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/caterpillarcrossstitch 🕊️ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/CaterpillarXS 📧 EMAIL: support@caterpillarcrossstitch.com Please SHARE this video with any friends or family who might find it helpful! ------------------------------------------------------------------ POPULAR VIDEOS: ✿ FREE CROSS STITCH PATTERNS: /watch/&Ym54F_PwvQbw5 ✿ HOW TO IRON CROSS STITCH: /watch/Ee1ZLE5K8CiKZ ✿ HOW TO WASH CROSS STITCH: /watch/&IvIqQweuKZMuI ✿ WHAT'S A NEEDLE MINDER? /watch/&4JaSN_ZINNFIa ABOUT ME: Thanks for visiting my channel, I hope you enjoyed the video! I started Caterpillar Cross Stitch in 2015 when I tried desperately for months to find a modern baby sampler my mum could stitch for new baby Felicity that would fit in with her simple, contemporary nursery. I love cross stitch, running, baking fruit cakes, drinking gin, eating salted caramel ice cream and most crafts! See you soon and happy stitching! Sally x MY CAMERA: Olympus PEN E-PL7 https://amzn.to/315MVbX I am a participant in the Amazon affiliates advertising program. This scheme provides a means for me to earn a small fee for any item purchased through my links on Amazon. You pay the same price, I just receive a small commission.

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@CaterpillarCrossStitch5 years ago I hope you enjoyed this video! Don't forget to sign up for free to the VIP Stitch Club newsletter for a FREE eBook of cross stitch patterns! Find out more here: Sally x ... 44
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@JoeyWolfAngel11 months ago I’ve been cross stitching for years and never knew about the loop method, I am shook and this has changed my life 19
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@user-pj4mr6pg5i3 years ago Thank you for this! My mom used to absolutely love making these for everyone in the family. Recently she developed really bad hand tremors and can no longer cross stitch, and is heartbroken about it. I’m going to try to make one of these for the first time to surprise her for Mother’s Day this year ... 262
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@maggielong49664 years ago WHY AM I JUST FINDING THE LOOP METHOD THATS A GAME CHANGER 111
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@glendalobo6174 years ago My mother-in-laws cross stitch work is so beautiful that even the back side of the cross stitch work is amazingly neat. 120
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@rhyfelwrDuw2 years ago I always try and loop when I start off! I find it neater! 4
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@artinrote3417 months ago I never learned "proper" techniques for cross stitch since I learned from a cheap kit and never looked online. The loop method of starting off was magical 4
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@srace5roblox3772 years ago You're the only person who actually tought me something 3
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@winningnumbers3 years ago The loop method to start a thread is much better, you can't beat it!!! 4
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@blaiserrie4 years ago Sorted out my grandparents home and found my late grandmothers complete cross stitching set and I asked my mum if I could have it and I cannot wait to start learning 12
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@martinbielby33410 months ago I'm a bloke and i love doing cross stitching done loads of projects since i started when i was 21 i have just turned 46!!! 3
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@himboking2 years ago thank you!! my grandma taught me how to cross stitch when i was very young and i remember how, but she always started it for me so i needed to learn that! 9
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@violetbennett24073 years ago I have been cross stitching for about 25 years. You are a great teacher. 8
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@rebeccaedwards281last month The loop trick has changed my life. Thank you!! 1
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@jennifermclaughlin26803 years ago I've been stitching for over 20 years and just recently learned of the loop method from another group. Watching your video tutorial was perfect to help me understand it. Thanks! 15
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@jenthulhu4 years ago Finally! Clear instruction with the thread, needle, and aida visible and no shakey camera. Thank you! I did cross stitch as a child, but that was some time ago and I needed a refresher! 26
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@crowfaether94033 years ago Such a tidy and to the point tutorial. Every minute of the video was full of usable information which is hard to come by on YouTube nowadays. Thank you so much! 50
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@cath73362 years ago Thanks for sharing the loop method of starting, will definitely be using that. 4
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@NiinaSKlove4 years ago Complete beginner, here 👋🏼🤓 - I’ve subscribed to your channel ✨✨✨🤓 5
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@yuviniamarasinghe28514 years ago I NEVER KNEW THIS WAS THIS INTERESTING! like I started watching the video to get help to pass one of my guide badges😂 I realised tht this is something cool when she said tht her needle was GOLD PLATED! Like whaaaat😲 5
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@rhondasnow51734 years ago I'm just getting back into cross stitch after about 30 years. Thanks for this incredibly straight forward, easy to understand video. I'm excited to find your channel and look forward to investigating your other videos. ... 34
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@irmaandrade5997last month My mom showed me the loop method when she would do her embroidery. I use it all the time. Thanks for a nice video with lots of good info.
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@patstrawhouse40054 months ago Reviewing cross stitch techniques and tips, having only worked with this decades ago. Wow, the loop method start is new to me! It will definitely be my go-to method. As others commented, it was a challenge to view parts of the video.
I’ve just subscribed and look forward to viewing your playlist while I work on my latest quilt—so it will be finished when my new cross stitch projects arrive!
Thank you, and stay well!
Muskoka ON 🇨🇦 ... 2
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@jackieafro573 months ago I have watched the beginners guide & have learnt a lot i did not know about & been cross stitching for years
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@valeriedavies48542 years ago Hi Sally I am a beginner thank you for showing me very good instructions. 😘 xxx 2
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@sjmsutherland3 years ago I'm a total beginner, this video has really helped, thank you for an informative video!! 3
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@AndaleTheGreat2 months ago Had to make a point to login just so I can give you the thumbs up. Thank you.
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@isabelletooley82462 years ago this video was ultra helpful and none too complicated! you are the cross stitch queen!! 3
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@andrea90143 years ago The loop method...ingenious!! I'll be doing that from here on out. 3
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@marylyon34954 years ago I bought a crosstich for a friend of mine. I look forward to doing this. 1
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@diane85372 years ago Thank you. Great beginner video. I haven’t stitched in a long time. 2
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@melissasullender13213 years ago Thank you, thank you for explaining the loop method!
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@MUHAMMADKHAN-hf3tg2 years ago This is a brilliant video!!! I learned a lot about cross stitching. Thank you!!! 😊 2
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@tee_es_bee4 years ago Came here to refresh a bit on cross stitching. Much love from the Czech Republic. :)
Your voice is very soothing, the video is well paced and conveys a good amount of information. Well done! 13
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@ssmith46715 years ago Useful reminders for me especially, about neatening up the back of my stitching! Thanks 8
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@amandadear31402 years ago Goodness. How far cross stitching has come in 20 years. Lol. Great video! But I do have a question... How do you use the loop method if you have 3 strands of thread? I really want to save the thread and neatly cross stich, but at the moment my project requires 3 strands. TIA!!
Amanda ... 4
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@quitabeans4 years ago By far the best starter instructional video! ❤️ 3
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@robinorona16704 years ago wow, how have i not heard of the loop method? i usually do needlepoint but have considered cross stitch, so i clicked on your video. thanks for a great tutorial. i have a new trick to add to my crafting. 7
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@hildejohnson72413 years ago I want to try to cross kitchen needlepoint back in the late 70s from my great-grandmother but I enjoy your videos and some of the stuff you have that I've seen now I would love to stitch but wait till I get extra money for that cuz money doesn't go far anymore and I don't have the extras to buy family and friends have been giving me stuff grateful to them cuz thanks for sharing your videos with us ... 1
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@Cj-sq7mu2 years ago Hoping withing a few months I am able to complete a cross stitch "wedding message" to my son and his fiance Thanks for helping me start! 1
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@isabellaperrone25393 years ago I was wondering when using the loop method, do you need to re thread the floss through the needle every time you cut it in order to get a loop again or am I missing something? If so wouldnt it make the process a bit long especially when you only have a few stitches of the same color in a row? ... 10
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@randie17353 years ago Wonderfully thorough explanation, thank you 😊 2
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@lynziebeck49164 years ago Very helpful! Glad to learn about the loop technique. I will be subscribing. 2
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@marietteforget78044 years ago Thanks a lot! I have discovered your site thanks to Craft Industry Alliance. I’m so glad. 🌸🌸 2
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@sirderekedwardhope3910one week ago Very helpful - espacially the loop start method, I'm going to try that.
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@c_farther52084 years ago I subscribed because I liked your attitude, just learning this. 4
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@isabellarobinson78943 years ago Thank you so much!! I was hopelessly lost 😂 3
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@joanespicha46054 years ago I am a just learning to cross stitch, and found your tutorial quite helpful. The loop method for starting the stitches makes the process much easier. Thank you for the clear and encouraging instructions. :o) 6
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@beautybug18313 years ago 👏👏👏 The best tutorial / basics guide lines. Well done! You've got a new subscriber! 👏👏👏 3
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@maricelfogarty40134 years ago Loop method is a new thing I have learned and back stitch is easier for me to do. In terms of being neat or hiding the thread after you finish stitching, it is quite hard to insert needle especially if fabric is not pliable. Thanks for doing the video, Sally it is fast one though, gad to pause it and look at the work and then continue on ... 2
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@jocelynecomeau65723 years ago Thank you for your video I am a beginner 1
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@laurarainbird76184 years ago So glad I found this video, the loop method is amazing...so neat, I love it! I've used all 3 methods over the years, I used to knot when I was a teenager and then a few years ago I saw the second method and thought that was neat but the loop method is the best. Thanks for the tutorial Sally. ... 11
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@andreabalderstone42724 years ago This is really useful thanks. Itching to get started on my first project but prefer to watch a few of your videos first to give me a better idea of how to do the basics. 😁 16
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@tanuki-chan233 years ago Thank you very much for the video. I’m only a beginner and a complete disaster in making art crafts so I hope that cross stitch will work for me 🤍 1
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@Night_The_King4 years ago This really helps especially since I'm thinking of trying cross-stitching. 4
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@christinahavel40813 years ago Just starting my cross stitching ‘journey.’ I normally crochet, and my friend recently sent me some stuff, so I’m excited to get my feet wet in cross stitching. 2
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@jadelouisebrain90383 years ago New subscriber. Think I will learn a lot of tips from you x 3
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@secondspring34784 years ago Thank you for this easy tutorial. I do needlepoint but never cross stitch. I see that I can use the canvas for both types of needlework. 1
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@lynashley75164 years ago Thank you for teaching us how to start crossstich Ma’am 7
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@hansok4422 years ago I love your videos . I am having a problem finding a 24 count aida cloth . I need it in cream. Would you know where I might purchase it? I live in Boise Idaho and we have lots of craft stores but no 24 count cloth.
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@notaverygoodguitarplayer3 years ago Great video,--easy-to-see up-close shots, and a very pretty lady. 😁
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@marybradley1684 years ago Hi Sally, Just found your channel and very much enjoyed your tutorial. New subscriber. Blessings from Canada, Mary 2
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@destinydodge13183 years ago Is it possible to do the loop method with 2 pieces of thread? I am having a hell of a time trying, so I've been using my knot method. 2
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@midybal12654 years ago انت جميلة ومبدعه 👍
Meaning, you are beautiful and creative👍
thank you for your wonderful videos 3
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@kaznana29292 years ago Hello, I am new to your channel. I have tried cross stitch in the past, under my own research and trying to follow patterns, but like your video better. Its a bit blurry in places I have to say and I had to squint a bit, but I got the idea. Do you follow counted cross stitch, I have bought kits in the past which say this on them? I assume the concept is exactly the same. I have done stitches where you do a row then go back on yourself to complete but I find this hard to work out when doing horizontally? Any tips? Also how do you do accommodate doing literally one colour of one square for example, which I have found in patterns? Also if the pattern is irregular its not possible to continue in the block style & my work ends up looking a mess mostly on the back. Many thanks, looking forward to more videos, xxx ...
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@sae59974 years ago Thank you for the tutorial. How do you know which is the right side up on the cloth? Both sides look the same. 1
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@lauriestuart99112 years ago You are a lovely teacher and thank you. For future videos would there be a way you can stabilize the camera? It almost made me dizzy and I was not able to focus on the stitching. Thanks again and keep up the videos! 1
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@chantalhenderson6994last month great help, I am new here so I am here to learn. Is it not wise to ALWAYS use the loop method if you are using a double thread?
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@nevafitzgerald24022 years ago I always wanted to learn but I need to been shown 🌠 thank you for taking the time! Maybe just maybe I do this. I will habe to watch many more videos before I start playing with the stitch. I thought when I ordered a pattern I thought it was a kit and of course it wasn't. I don't know what to do with this piece of paper with all these d's on there I need help🐥🐥🐥🐥 ...
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@brian1236553 years ago Do you have a video showing how to do the loop method and
Are you useing 1 or 2 stands of floss and do you thread the floss though the loop end or not the loop end
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@fahimabegum1344 years ago I have two different sized 14 count aida cross stitch fabrics - one is 6x6 inch size and another is 4.5x4.5 inch.
I was wondering can you use 6 inch embroidery hoop for those cross stitch fabric sizes pls. 1
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@clarisalopez15793 years ago can you do half stitches on your cross stitch instead of the full cross stitch on a printed pattern
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@kallinreyj3 years ago Hello! I have a cross stitch kit; pattern, thread, fabric. It has been sitting in storage forever and no matter how much I iron the fabric, the creases won't come out. Any help would be greatly appreciated. 2
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@Nikolaiseno4 years ago Great instructions - thank you! The only issue was the movement of the hoop...it made me sick so I couldn't watch all the way through. xx 12
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@lindaharris97143 years ago I love the loop method. I use the knot method at the moment and it's so messy. I've tried to secure with a back stitch but it still leaves a tail. 3
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@vincentmarotta98003 years ago So this is like filling in pixels on a computer screen, but with thread. On the back will be a mess, but on the front is the pattern.
I notice about 3/4 of the way through with the Loop Method (and the one prior), you're able to fill in the white spaces between each stitch. Is there a way to do this consistently? I've seen some patterns that have nothing but solid color, and I wonder how to prevent the white on the fabric from coming through? Or is this a collection of more advanced stitching methods at work? ... 2
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@heatheryoung92549 months ago Why did I see this YEARS ago. I do the knot method and it’s a mess. The loop method is perfect!
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@golfgranny585 years ago I'm a real new cross stitcher, I need help on how to put my pattern onto the fabric or do you just count? My eyes are old so that's a little hard for me. 11
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@stevebrooks69393 years ago Good morning, I am wondering if you stitch all the same color thread on one line and them go back as fill in the other colors? 1
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@brian1236553 years ago Do you know where I can purchase ash rose Edinburgh linen cross stitch fabric and what size do you recommend for beginner to get
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@brian1236553 years ago Do you have any videos showing your works in progress or your finished project that you have made and also do you have a beginner video tutorial on how to do cross stitch for beginners 1