4 Different Ways to Start a Cross Stitch Thread | Caterpillar Cross Stitch

In this week's video (perfect for beginners!) we discover 4 different ways you can easily start off your cross stitching thread. Whether using aida or evenweave, for beginners or experts, why not give these various methods a try to improve your stitching experience. Start off your thread using the loop method, with a single or double strand of floss, knot start, waste away knot or the pin stitch!

Leave me a COMMENT below - which is your preferred way to get started? I post NEW VIDEOS every Monday at 7pm London time.

------------------------------------------------------------------

S O C I A L M E D I A:

Please SHARE this video with any friends or family who might find it interesting!

------------------------------------------------------------------

POPULAR VIDEOS:

ABOUT ME:

Thanks for visiting my channel, I hope you enjoyed the video! I founded Caterpillar Cross Stitch in 2015 when I tried desperately for months to find a modern baby sampler my mum could stitch for new baby Felicity that would fit in with her simple, contemporary nursery. I love cross stitch, running, baking fruit cakes, drinking gin, eating salted caramel ice cream and most crafts!

See you soon and happy stitching! Sally x

Music: Solitude
Musician: Rook1e
Music: Upbeat Fun Ukulele
Musician: REDproductions

[elsakong]

Thank you very much. I'm and apprentice embroiderer trying out cross stitch and your video was super helpful :D

[MsGabmc]

Thanks for all these great tips - I usually run my thread under and 'catch' it but I might have to to try the loop method

[kalkeegan]

Just tried the pin stitch for the first time and it HAS CHANGED MY WHOLE WAY OF STARTING!
I think I should actually thank YT algorithm for leading me here (the only time I will thank YT)
Can't wait to binge your content!

[candacebex]

My favorite method when I can't loop start AND I've already stitched in stitches all around is just to weave in nearby stitches to start.

[dryer.sheeet]

Great video! Easy to follow and brilliantly demonstrated. I've been cross-stitching for quite some time, but I'm self-taught, so I like to refresh/re-learn basics every so often to help me improve. I like this video a lot. I'll be checking out your channel more 😊

[laviniatouchton]

This was so helpful! I've been cross-stitching for years, and waste knots always worked well for me. However, I've just started my first blackwork project, so I'm using a single strand all the time and many of my usual tricks don't work! I really appreciate the quality of your video and your explanations - thank you for sharing!

[unascraftycards]

Super video. I learned so much. Thank you, Marie.

[marthaabstein]

This was wonderful. I loved that there are 4 different ways to start a thread. I am always having trouble when I have to use only one thread and you gave some great examples. Thank you.

[melaniecall]

I love the loop for two threads …. I’ll have to try it for one thread too! I use a pin stitch too … but leave the tail in the back of fabric vs clipping it from front. Great video!

[Mariegilbert]

really nice. And like your aida cloth. nicer than mine!

[rorygiambalvo]

I've been doing a modified loop start for single thread that ends up with double thickness for that first half stitch. I'm super happy to find another way that fixes that issue!

[angielindsey]

Hello, new subscriber here from Iowa in the USA. Thank you for sharing these things. I definitely learned quite a bit. 🦋❤️🦋

[cepelovakatka]

Great video, finally understand how to do the pin stitch. Thank you 💜

[ellenbeallstratton]

Outstanding Job! You are perfect for tutorials!

[sarahgamson]

How would you loop stitch with 3 threads? I'm new to cross stitch and all the kits I've currently got seem to be 3 threads x

[cecilreyes]

Could you please demonstrate 3 strands for confetti stitching? Thanks!

[moniqueroberge]

Thank you so much< I am new to cross Stitch so this was extremely helpful

[SpunkyGirl]

Great video. I have just started stitching with a single strand and this video was great on how to start using the loop method. Could you do a video on best practices to secure your thread for single and double strands? Thank you.

[suz]

Can you please do a video on how to end with the pin stitch over 1 thread?

[michellelivingston]

What method do you suggest when starting with three threads. All I can find is for One or two.