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Nobuko Stitch
Nobuko is a diagonal needlepoint stitch with stitches of alternating sizes, and it is a great option for background areas.
Stitch Details
- Stitch Structure: Flat, Diagonal, Parallel
- Recommended for: Large areas, Backgrounds, Water, Skies
Nobuko 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 and insert the needle from the back of the canvas to the front at the starting point
- Move vertically to the next canvas intersection, forming a vertical stitch. Insert the needle from the front to the back
- Insert the needle back into the canvas hole below the first stitch
- Make a diagonal stitch parallel to the previous one, skipping three canvas intersections
- Repeat the steps alternating between a stitch that skips one canvas intersection and a stitch that skips three canvas intersections
- All stitches in a row must be made at the same level
Nobuko Stitch Video Tutorial
Stitch Guides where Nobuko Stitch is used
See it in action in these needlepoint kit stitch guides:
- New York Pigeon Needlepoint Bookmark Kit - Stitch Guide · Shop the kit
- Swan on Red Needlepoint Kit - Stitch Guide · Shop the kit
- Birdies Sunglasses Needlepoint Kit - Stitch Guide · Shop the kit
- Nutcracker in the Snow Needlepoint Kit Stitch Guide · Shop the kit
- Daisy Pot Needlepoint Kit Stitch Guide · Shop the kit
- Joe Pye Weed 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 :)
