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See basketweave stitch.

See basketweave stitch.

See basket filling stitch.

Armenian edging is a decorative technique for a hemmed edge, worked from left to right, with small stitches.

See Roumanian stitch.

See Roumanian stitch.

The backstitched chain stitch is a composite stitch, which combines a chain stitch with a back stitch. A chain stitch is worked along one line, which is subsequently worked backwards with a back stitch, sometimes in a different colour, thus creating a firm, textured line.

See Algerian eyelet.

An air-erasable marker is used to draw lines and/or motifs on a piece of fabric, for further sewing or embroidery. The marked lines or motifs disappear by themselves within fourteen days or so.

An Afghan hook is used for so-called Afghan, or Tunisian crochet work. It looks like a cross between a 'real' crochet hook and a knitting needle.