Working Over 2 Threads

Looking at different books and magazines, I've found many over-2
patterns I'd like to do sometime. Though I have yet to work anything
over 2 threads, I'm a little confused about something. Actually, I
think I've done one piece, but it's been a very long time and it didn't
have any special stitches in it. It's the special stitches that I
puzzle over. When there's a small diagram that shows how to do a
certain stitch, do I follow it just the way it's shown or do I double
it like the cross stitches? Take Hardanger for example: If the
diagram shows the Kloster blocks going over 4 threads, do I do just the
4 or double it to 8? Or if an eyelet stitch shows it over 3 threads on
the longest vertical and horizontal legs, is it just 3 or 6? Sorry if
this seems like a silly question, but my poor mind tends to boggle when
trying (or even thinking about doing) something new.

--
Suze
Cat hair? That's just an embellishment.

Looking at different books and magazines, I've found many over-2
patterns I'd like to do sometime. Though I have yet to work anything
over 2 threads, I'm a little confused about something. Actually, I
think I've done one piece, but it's been a very long time and it didn't
have any special stitches in it. It's the special stitches that I
puzzle over. When there's a small diagram that shows how to do a
certain stitch, do I follow it just the way it's shown or do I double
it like the cross stitches? Take Hardanger for example: If the
diagram shows the Kloster blocks going over 4 threads, do I do just the
4 or double it to 8? Or if an eyelet stitch shows it over 3 threads on
the longest vertical and horizontal legs, is it just 3 or 6? Sorry if
this seems like a silly question, but my poor mind tends to boggle when
trying (or even thinking about doing) something new.

Not silly, Suze. If you're not familiar with it then it's a perfectly
legitimate question. =)

Most specialty stitches are charted to show it being worked on a
linen/evenweave type of fabric. Therefore, if the chart shows it goes over 4
threads, then you only need to go over 4 threads on your linen/evenweave.

Depending upon the age of your normal cross stitch charts... they might have
charted regular cross stitches as if they were on Aida so it would just show
one block. That's why you're getting confused with the *needing to double it
like the cross stitches.* Most (many) newer charts show the regular stitches
over two threads as well.

Enjoy the new experience. Do you have any friends around that stitch on
linen/evenweave, or do you think the women at your LNS do? Sometimes it's
easier to have them look over your first attempts until you get the hang of
it... predominantly just to make sure your bottom stitches go from vertical
thread to vertical thread.

wendy

Suzanne, read the instructions carefully. Most designers specify whether
the stitch diagrams are charted over one or two threads. Also, you can
usually tell by comparing the design chart to the stitch diagram.

Don't let a little uncertainty stop you from branching out into something
different. You'll find that you learn as you go, and can always come back
here if you're still not sure. Good luck!

--
Jacqueline
Carmichaels PA
"Suzanne" wrote in message
news:200407110128552781%suzette40@comcastcrossnets titch...
Looking at different books and magazines, I've found many over-2
patterns I'd like to do sometime. Though I have yet to work anything
over 2 threads, I'm a little confused about something. Actually, I
think I've done one piece, but it's been a very long time and it didn't
have any special stitches in it. It's the special stitches that I
puzzle over. When there's a small diagram that shows how to do a
certain stitch, do I follow it just the way it's shown or do I double
it like the cross stitches? Take Hardanger for example: If the
diagram shows the Kloster blocks going over 4 threads, do I do just the
4 or double it to 8? Or if an eyelet stitch shows it over 3 threads on
the longest vertical and horizontal legs, is it just 3 or 6? Sorry if
this seems like a silly question, but my poor mind tends to boggle when
trying (or even thinking about doing) something new.

--
Suze
Cat hair? That's just an embellishment.

"Over 2 means" "Over 2". It doesn't mean "x2" or "times(2)". In all
likelihood most stitches on the design would be "over 2". The exception
might be some backstitches and possibly couching. You could also toss in
quarter stitches which would be "over 1" but that's another story.

A quality chart would probably have "text/instructions" advising to "stitch
over 2" and any deviation from that would show up as a sketch of the stitch
required. The chart designer may also provide a sketch showing how to stitch
"over 2".

I might add that most symphony orchestras delve into "Over 2s".

Fred
http://www.stitchaway.com

W.I.P. - "Fiddler on the Roof".
W.I.L., "Romantic Venice",
"Ocean Princess", "Southwest Charm",
"Rainbow Trail", "Indian Pottery", "One Earth",
"Spirit of the Full Moon"
and "+?", "+?", "+?".

"Suzanne" wrote in message
news:200407110128552781%suzette40@comcastcrossnets titch...
Looking at different books and magazines, I've found many over-2
patterns I'd like to do sometime. Though I have yet to work anything
over 2 threads, I'm a little confused about something. Actually, I
think I've done one piece, but it's been a very long time and it didn't
have any special stitches in it. It's the special stitches that I
puzzle over. When there's a small diagram that shows how to do a
certain stitch, do I follow it just the way it's shown or do I double
it like the cross stitches? Take Hardanger for example: If the
diagram shows the Kloster blocks going over 4 threads, do I do just the
4 or double it to 8? Or if an eyelet stitch shows it over 3 threads on
the longest vertical and horizontal legs, is it just 3 or 6? Sorry if
this seems like a silly question, but my poor mind tends to boggle when
trying (or even thinking about doing) something new.

--
Suze
Cat hair? That's just an embellishment.

On 2004-07-11 07:22:26 -0500, (NYC Chicka) said:

Looking at different books and magazines, I've found many over-2
patterns I'd like to do sometime. Though I have yet to work anything
over 2 threads, I'm a little confused about something. Actually, I
think I've done one piece, but it's been a very long time and it didn't
have any special stitches in it. It's the special stitches that I
puzzle over. When there's a small diagram that shows how to do a
certain stitch, do I follow it just the way it's shown or do I double
it like the cross stitches? Take Hardanger for example: If the
diagram shows the Kloster blocks going over 4 threads, do I do just the
4 or double it to 8? Or if an eyelet stitch shows it over 3 threads on
the longest vertical and horizontal legs, is it just 3 or 6? Sorry if
this seems like a silly question, but my poor mind tends to boggle when
trying (or even thinking about doing) something new.

Not silly, Suze. If you're not familiar with it then it's a perfectly
legitimate question. =)

Most specialty stitches are charted to show it being worked on a
linen/evenweave type of fabric. Therefore, if the chart shows it goes over 4
threads, then you only need to go over 4 threads on your linen/evenweave.

Depending upon the age of your normal cross stitch charts... they might have
charted regular cross stitches as if they were on Aida so it would just show
one block. That's why you're getting confused with the *needing to double it
like the cross stitches.* Most (many) newer charts show the regular stitches
over two threads as well.

Enjoy the new experience. Do you have any friends around that stitch on
linen/evenweave, or do you think the women at your LNS do? Sometimes it's
easier to have them look over your first attempts until you get the hang of
it... predominantly just to make sure your bottom stitches go from vertical
thread to vertical thread.
wendy


Thanks, that makes me feel better. The only friends I have that stitch
are on here, and I don't have an LNS, just Hobby Lobby and Michaels.
Thanks!
--
Suze
Cat hair? That's just an embellishment.