Kalem Stitch

The Kalem Needlepoint Stitch is made up of alternating columns of slanted stitches which produce a chevron effect.

Stitch Details

 

Kalem Stitch Instructions & Diagram

You can see the diagram of this stitch below.

  • Make a sequence of diagonal stitches upward to the left, each stitch will jump two threads of the canvas upward and one to the left.
  • Each stitch must be located immediately below the other
  • At the end of this column start making the same stitches but with a mirror effect to the previous ones
  • Follow the same pattern but skip two canvas threads up and one to the right. The bottom stitches of each pair must be in the same canvas hole

 

 

 

Stitch Guides where Kalem 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 :)

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