Easy Stitch Guide for the Preppy Poppy Needlepoint Canvas

Here's an easy stitch guide for the bold and colorful Preppy Poppy needlepoint canvas that has simple decorative stitches beginner needlepointers can do - or anyone looking to move beyond basketweave.

preppy poppy needlepoint stitch guide for beginners

Not sure how to do these stitches?


1. How to do Needlepoint Basketweave Stitch. Follow the link for a chart and video instructions.

2. How to do an Upright Cross Stitch.

needlepoint upright cross stitch

3. How to do a Long Stitch - simply follow the black lines on the canvas using a straight stitch of the same length and direction as the black line.

4. How to do a Skip Tent Stitch.

skip tent stitch needlepoint

5. How to do a needlepoint T Stitch.

needlepoint t stitch

6. How to make a French Knot. You are best watching a video of how to do this. Here's a good How to Make A French Knot video