Leaf Stitch

The Leaf Needlepoint Stitch is used to create the appearance of leaves in needlepoint. It's a versatile stitch that can be used to depict a variety of leaf shapes and sizes.

Stitch Details

Leaf Stitch Instructions & Diagram

You can see the diagram of this stitch below. 
  • Make a sequence of three diagonal upward stitches to the left by skipping three canvas threads to the left and four canvas threads up each
  • Move the needle to three canvas intersections downward to the right (behind the canvas), insert the needle, and make a diagonal stitch moving two canvas threads to the left and four canvas threads up
  • Move two canvas threads to the right and three canvas threads down, insert the needle, then from there make a stitch skipping one canvas thread to the left and four canvas threads up
  • Move one canvas thread to the right and two down (behind the canvas), then make a vertical stitch from top to bottom skipping three canvas threads
  • Repeat steps 3 and 4 but change the left for the right, creating a mirror effect with the previous stitches
  • Go one canvas hole down and make a sequence of three diagonal upward stitches to the right by skipping three canvas threads to the right and four canvas threads up each (one below the other)
  • Work the rows from top to bottom and be sure to tuck the ends of the stitches under the last stitch of the top row

Stitch Guides where Leaf 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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Decorative Stitches for Needlepoint Booklet by Unwind Studio
Decorative Stitches for Needlepoint Booklet by Unwind Studio
Decorative Stitches for Needlepoint Booklet by Unwind Studio

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