The interlaced running stitch is also known as the double threaded running stitch. It starts with the basic running stitch and then is laced one direction with either the same or contrasting thread, and then laced the opposite direction to form loops through the running stitches.
The interlaced running stitch is a great stitch for outlines or embellishments, and is perfect for straight or curved lines. And, in one of the samples below, it can be used as a background fill with diagonal or straight lines that are looped with same or contrasting color threads. Switch up the weights of the threads for different looks and textures.
Try using silk embroidery ribbon in the loops for threading, or a heavier thread or yarn, like a Perle Cotton in size 3. Use this to embellish garments or accessories. This stitch can be used with counted stitch embroidery projects.
This is a similar stitch to the threaded back stitch.
How to Embroider the Interlaced Running Stitch
The interlaced running stitch is a fun and easy stitch that looks like lots of little loops across your stitched line. Use this as an outline stitch or stitch these close together as a filler stitch. This stitch is also known as the double threaded running stitch.
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Materials
- Fabric for your embroidery sampler
- Embroidery thread or floss, two (2) are used for this sampler
Tools
- Embroidery hoop
- Embroidery needles suitable for the floss or thread you select for the project
- Tapestry needle, optional
- Embroidery scissors
Instructions
- Hoop your fabric. Using a hoop keeps your fabric taut while you stitch, reducing the chance for puckered fabric. This stitch is worked right to left.
With your first thread, stitch your line with the running stitch. This is the thread that will be the 'dashes' between the loops. Learn how to do the running stitch on Create Whimsy.
- Bring your needle with the second thread up at the beginning of your line to stitch. This is the thread that will form the loops on this stitch. "Loop" your thread under the first stitch and pull up to the top of that stitch.
- Next, thread or loop your needle down through the next running stitch. NOTE: It is easier to use a tapestry needle with a blunt needle tip to do the threading.
- Pull your needle through that stitch and then thread it up through the next stitch.
- And, back down through the next stitch.
- Up through the next stitch.
- Continue this until the end of your running stitch line.
- Now, you turn around and start looping back to the start, forming double loops.
- Go back down in the next stitch.
- Up through the next stitch.
- Down through the next stitch.
- When you get to the last stitch, stitch down through your fabric to the back side in the middle of the last stitch, where you started the first loop.
- Here is the finished interlaced running stitch!
Recommended Products
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Valdani Perle Cotton Embroidery Thread Size 8 Vintage Hues Collection -
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kai 5 1/2 inch Embroidery Scissors, Black Handle -
Caydo 6 Pieces Embroidery Hoop Set Bamboo Circle Cross Stitch Hoop Ring 4 inch to 10 inch for Embroidery and Cross Stitch -
Bohin Tapestry Hand Needles, Size 22/24/26 6/Pkg
Here is another sampler using two colors of Perle Cotton size 8 with a diagonal stitching pattern.
Here is another sampler of this stitch:
Check out all of the embroidery stitches and projects on Create Whimsy.
You might also enjoy the laced running stitch, whipped running stitch and laced double running stitch.
