Horizontal Cross Stitch

Schematic drawing of the horizontal cross stitch. Schematic drawing of the horizontal cross stitch. Drawing by Martin Hense.

The horizontal cross stitch is a variation on a cross stitch, in which the two arms of the stitch are worked vertically/horizontally rather than diagonally. Often the horizontal bar is shorter than the vertical one. This type of stitch can be used for both counted thread work and free-style embroidery.

The horizontal cross stitch is sometimes used in combination with other stitches, such as the couched stitch with horizontal cross used for embroidery from the Siwa oasis, Egypt.

Also known as: straight cross stitch.

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