Here's a video tutorial for the double herringbone stitch, which is a variation of the herringbone stitch in the last video tutorial. Just like the regular herringbone, this stitch can be used as a decorative band or edging.

The double herringbone is simply the herringbone stitch worked twice - usually in different colors, and alternating the placement of the stitches. First, you work a line of herringbone stitch in one color (here's the herringbone stitch video tutorial), and then, in another color, you work on the same row, but between the stitches of your first row. Basically, you end up creating a band of diamond shapes. The trick to make the stitch look right is to "weave" your stitches. That is, when you are working the second set of herringbone on top of the first, when you go from the top row to the bottom row, you cross over the bar of the stitches already there. But when you go from the bottom row to the top, you take your needle under the stitch that's already there. You'll see this more clearly in the video!

There's no sound on this video. Just to point out the flaws in advance: in the first two or so stitches, I pick up only one thread in the fabric. I should be picking up two. Also, at the end of the video, you'll notice that, as I cross under the last stitch, it looks very loose. That's because I haven't anchored it yet! But you'll still get a clear notion of how the stitch is worked, despite the flaws!

The same rule applies in this stitch as in the herringbone stitch: when working on the bottom line, your working thread should be above your needle. When working on the top line, your working thread should be below your needle.

Here's the video. Have fun with it!



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