condensed ·
crossed ·
diagonal ·
intermediate ·
large areas ·
pattern ·
raised ·
slow to work up ·
small areas ·
Tied Gobelin Stitch
The Tied Gobelin Needlepoint Stitch is a decorative stitch that creates a textured and dimensional effect.
Stitch Details
- Stitch Structure: Crossed, Raised, Condensed, Diagonal
- Related Stitches: Gobelin Stitch
- Also Known as: Knotted Gobelin Stitch
- Recommended for: Small areas, Large areas
Tied Gobelin Stitch Instructions & Diagram
You can see the diagram of this stitch below.
- Insert the needle (back to front), count three canvas threads up and one to the right, then insert the needle again (front to back)
- Go to the next canvas hole diagonally down to the left and insert the needle (back to front) and make a tent stitch down to the right
- Go one canvas hole down and repeat the steps as many times as necessary

Stitch Guides where Tied Gobelin Stitch is used
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 :)