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The Rice Stitch :: Knitting Stitch #140. Stitch Description. The Rice Stitch is a basic texture pattern that is very easy to do. It is a great stitch for any type of project, especially washcloths, where the nubs provide a great scrubbing texture. Editorâs Note: Be sure to grab your at the end of this post.
Stitching Cross Stitch. The cross stitch is worked in horizontal rows from left to right. To make a cross stitch, bring the needle up at point 1, lower left hole of one square of the fabric and down at point 2, upper right hole of one square of the fabric.Bring your needle back up at 3 down at 4, up at 5 down at 6.Complete the row. Keep your tension on the stitches even while cross stitching the design. 2  Work the design area first and any plain background last. 3  Work the darker colors first, and the lighter colors last. 4  Sometimes you'll stitch only a few stitches in an area, than jump to another area with that same color floss.