background ·
beginner ·
condensed ·
Flat ·
flowers ·
large areas ·
parallel ·
quick to work up ·
small areas ·
Straight ·
Parisian Stitch
The Parisian Needlepoint Stitch is a beautiful and versatile needlepoint stitch commonly used for creating textured backgrounds or filling large areas of the canvas.
Stitch Details
- Stitch Structure: Flat, Parallel, Straight, Condensed
- Related Stitches: Hungarian Stitch
- Also Known as: Old Florentine
- Recommended for: Small areas, Large areas, Backgrounds, Flowers
Parisian Stitch Instructions & Diagram
You can see the diagram of this stitch below.
- Secure your thread on the backside of the canvas by making a small knot.
- Insert the needle from the back of the canvas to the front where you want to start to stitch.
- Insert the needle from the back of the canvas to the front where you want to start stitching.
- Move the needle vertically upwards, skipping a hole in the canvas, and insert the needle from front to back at the next intersection of the canvas.
- Bring the needle back down from the back of the canvas and insert it into the lower right intersection immediately diagonal to the first stitch.
- Move the needle up to the upper right intersection to the second stitch. This will cause the first stitch to skip 1 row and the second stitch to skip 3 rows.
- Repeat the process as many times as necessary.
Stitch Guides where Parisian Stitch is used
Check out our Stitch Guides where this stitch is used to get some inspiration for your needlepoint project.
If you have doubts about what stitches to choose for your project - check our Tips to select Needlepoint Stitches or Our favorite Needlepoint Decorative Stitches.
Happy stitching :)
