background ·
composite ·
condensed ·
diagonal ·
Flat ·
intermediate ·
large areas ·
parallel ·
pattern ·
quick to work up ·
Moorish Stitch
The Moorish Needlepoint Stitch is a decorative stitch that creates a textured, woven look, often resembling a series of interlocking squares or diamonds.
Stitch Details
- Stitch Structure: Flat, Pattern, Parallel, Diagonal, Condensed, Composite
- Related Stitches: Scotch Stitch
- Recommended for: Large areas, Backgrounds
- Composite Stitch: Diagonal Scotch Stitch, Tent Stitch
Moorish Stitch Instructions & Diagram
You can see the diagram of this stitch below.
- To start make a tent stitch across one intersection of the canvas
- Below and parallel to it make successive stitches over two, three, two, and then one intersection again
- Repeat as many times as necessary to create a diagonal pattern
- Then, make tent stitches adjacent to the squares, keep in mind that the adjacent stitches must be on the same canvas hole
- There should be a total of 3 tent stitches horizontally and three vertically, you should continue alternating the direction
Stitch Guides where Moorish Stitch is used
See it in action in these needlepoint kit stitch guides:
- September Scape Needlepoint Kit - Stitch Guide · Shop the kit
- Chama River Needlepoint Kit - Stitch Guide · Shop the kit
Browse all our needlepoint kit stitch guides for more ideas.
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 :)
