Details
- Name:
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Pistil Stitch
aka: French knot on stalks stitch, Long-armed French knot - Difficulty:
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Intermediate
- Structure:
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Knotted Isolated
- Technique:
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Crewelwork Stumpwork Surface
- Uses:
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Flower Parts
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Overview
Pistil stitch consists of a straight stitch ending in a French knot (hence it’s alternate name of long-armed French knot).
This decorative stitch can be used to create flower pistils or similar objects. As a variation of the French Knot, the Pistil Stitch is to the French Knot what the Long-Tailed Daisy is to the Lazy Daisy—the primary difference being the longer tail.
Method
It's helpful to be familiar with the French Knot before attempting this stitch.
Alternatively, with this stitch, you can do a single Straight Stitch and a French Knot at the end of it, if you desire.
History
The origins of the stitch are obscure but predate the Arts and Crafts era as it is listed as one of the range of historic stitches used by the embroiderers at Morris and Co (William Morris’s company).
Projects
Here are some projects you can complete that include this stitch!
Reference: RSN Stitchbank
