Split stitch

An example of Split Stitch

A popular stitch, split stitch was used in many forms of embroidery including Opus Anglicanum and Heraldic Embroidery. It was used for very fine work, often only using a single strand of silk thread.

External Links

• How to Do Split Stitch - http://www.embroiderersguild.org.uk/stitch/stitches/split.html