Flosstube #18 How to Do a Loop Start in Cross Stitch (1, 2 & 3 Strands) | English & Danish Method

“Learn how to do a loop start in cross stitch with 1, 2 and 3 strands. I also explain the English and Danish cross stitch methods for beginners.”
Learn 3 creative ways to make a cross-stitched card! Perfect for beginners.

00:00 Introduction
00:33 1 skein
02:45 2 skeins
06:39 3 skeins
10:22 English Method
12:40 Danish Method

#crossstitch #crossstitchedcards #DIYcards #cardmakingThe loop start is one of the neatest ways to begin stitching because it secures the thread without a knot and keeps the back of your work tidy.
I demonstrate step-by-step how the loop start works with different numbers of strands, so you can easily adjust it depending on your pattern.
I also explain the difference between the English Method and the Danish Method of stitching and show how they affect the way you complete your crosses.
This tutorial is Part 1 of a 2-part series. In the next video I’ll cover fractional stitches and how to stitch them neatly and confidently.
Whether you’re a beginner or looking to improve your stitching technique, this guide will help you start your projects cleanly and efficiently.
✨ In this video:
Loop start with 1 strand
Loop start with 2 strands
Loop start with 3 strands
English method explained
Danish method explained
Tips for keeping the back of your work neat

🧵 Coming next (Part 2):
Fractional stitches explained step-by-step.
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