How to Start Cross Stitching - An In-Depth Tutorial + A Free Cross Stitch Pattern

I'm so happy that you're wanting to learn how to cross stitch! Today's video has everything you need as a complete beginner to start stitching. We'll go over how to find a cross stitch pattern, what supplies you need, and how to cross stitch - with plenty of helpful tips sprinkled in between.

You can follow along with today's tutorial using my FREE Mod Flowers cross stitch pattern. Download the free pattern on my blog at https://www.haileystitches.com/free-c....

You can go to the cross stitch essentials checklist here: https://www.haileystitches.com/how-to...

For details on everything mentioned in today's video, including all of the exact supplies I used, head to my blog: https://www.haileystitches.com/how-to...

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - start
0:25 - how to choose a pattern
1:27 - what supplies you need
4:03 - how to put fabric in an embroidery hoop
6:26 - how to read a cross stitch pattern
9:14 - how to start a cross stitch project using the loop method
14:39 - loop method review
16:13 - how to do a cross stitch
17:58 - completing the first row of stitches
19:52 - moving to a new row
22:42 - how to cross stitch faster
24:19 - moving to a new row
26:44 - how to end a thread
29:01 - starting a new thread using the loop method
31:32 - ending a thread
32:50 - loop method review
34:15 - how to start a new row above the row you just stitched
35:46 - moving to a new place in your pattern
36:43 - starting a new color of thread

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