Cross Stitch Parking Method 101 for Beginners | Caterpillar Cross Stitch

In this week's video, learn the parking method for cross stitch! Save time and easily complete full coverage pieces. Discover our top parking method tips for your floss and thread as we demonstrate a beginner-friendly, step-by-step tutorial and help you gain confidence to stitch a pattern that requires use of this more advanced stitch.
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Thanks for visiting my channel, I hope you enjoyed the video! I founded Caterpillar Cross Stitch in 2015 when I tried desperately for months to find a modern baby sampler my mum could stitch for new baby Felicity that would fit in with her simple, contemporary nursery. I love cross stitch, running, baking fruit cakes, drinking gin, eating salted caramel ice cream and most crafts!
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[@marilynmehit1666]

I've watched several videos on the parking method and they left me more confused and befuddled than ever. This is, by far, the best explanation and demonstration ever. You are soft spoken, calm, and methodical. I've learned so much from every one of your videos. Thank you so very much.

[@howelldien4965]

I started a large project (48,450 stitches) and I've been learning so many techniques. The back of my work is going to be a visual timeline of my learning process 😄

[@Appellonia]

Ive been cross stitching for years but its amazing how even someone that's intermediate can learn from a beginner video! Who on EARTH i never thought of just making DOTS for gridding my aida or linen....oh my gosh. Ypu have just saved me HOURS OF WORK! THANK YOU SO MUCH !!💓 ❤🎉🎉

[@betz6507]

Thank you for this explaination. I work 100% in hand and only do huge full coverage. I use paper patterns and for each symbol I assigned a marker color that I mark with the color as I stitch it. I prop up my pattern so I can look at it as I work. I don't do the block approach. I work sections and do one color at a time. I start with colors that have the most coverage, then work my way through the colors. I don't think I could handle the parking method working in hand .. too many strands all over the place. When I "travel" I turn over my piece and weave the travelling through through other threads. If it's too long a distance, I start and stop the thread.

[@sleepycalico]

I've just discovered flosstube. I'm 73, I've cross stitched for decades, and I've never seen that way of tying off. Wow! So cool and tidy! Thank you! I had been snaking through multiple rows on the back.

[@cecribbs]

Cross stitch is simple, no need to follow any methods but your own. It’s a very relaxing hobby that helps if you have an anxiety disorder. I’ve been cross stitching since 1st introduced a 6th grade crafting class. I’ve completed dozens of patterns. The back of my work is a hot mess and I could care less. I stitch all my crosses in the same way, left to right, then right to left. Just buy a small kitand give it a go 🥰

[@lindagribbin16]

This was a great video and I now understand how this method is done. I would have loved to see what the back looks like with all of the threads that had "traveled" across the back. I guess they were covered by the cross stitches, but I would have liked to have seen the back. I love your videos. Thanks so much for this one.

[@sherrystewart3347]

I have cross stitched for over 50 years on and off. I've seen the parking method shown on different examples of work but had absolutely no idea what it was called. I'm very happy to learn about the parking method and that my whole piece doesn't have to use the method. It's a real eye opener for me! I also am going to take the time to learn how to end a thread by pin stitching. Also another new term for me! I love to learn new ways of doing things and am very happy today. Thanks for such a great tutorial.

[@Whiskyunicorn]

I started using this method after this video and it’s turning my nightmare project into a manageable, fun project! ❤

[@lorielhassani]

I have always been a cross country stitcher doing full coverage pieces. My backs are not bulky. I don't travel more than 3 stitches, yes it is tedious to start and stop quite a bit, but instead of travelling a ton of stitches, I feel way more comfortable just burying the thread and restarting the stitches. My backs are very clean and fronts are not bulky at all. Also, I don't think that parking or cross country is more "advanced" Both have their ease and hardships. Both have method and take practice

[@annebartells777]

Ive been cross stitching for over forty years. I never was taught how to stich. I learned by reading and stitching. What I find fascinating is I do these things naturally. Its cool to learn it has names. Thanks for posting. I'm always looking for ideas and tips on how to improve my skill

[@theessentialherbalist4544]

This is the first time, in over 50 years of stitching, the parking method has been explained to me in such an easy to understand way. I get it now! I started my first HAED and have had many people try to explain it but I found it confusing. Having you explain the "why" behind doing things helped to make it clear - I'm also a very methodical thinker and your explanation was spot on. This is my first time watching one of your videos...I have subscribed and bookmarked this channel and look forward to learning more from you. Thank you so much for such a great tutorial!!!!

[@patriciatreslove4449]

I had no idea about this method, thank you for sharing your talent.

[@007sCatwoman]

I have stitched for 40 some yrars of my 52 yrs of life. I learned something new today when I stumbled upon thos video! What a wonderfully useful tool!!

[@kerripatterson7117]

I'm doing my first large full coverage piece after many, many years of cross stitching. I've always been mystified by the parking method but am so very glad that I have your tutorial. Thank you!

[@OliviaAlexandra27]

I have no words!! No, I’m kidding, I have a ton. Lol. I am pretty new to cross stitch, I’ve done hand embroidery for years but new to X stitching. I have watched many videos on parking as I really wanted to love it and I always left the videos with more questions and just not getting the entire picture! This was FANTASTIC! I am so grateful for this video! Thank you, thank you, thank you!! I can not wait to try it!!

[@amandasupak]

I've been stitching for over 10 years and this is the first video on parking method that I've ever seen that I actually understood 😂 thanks

[@amberrodriguez5697]

I’m just now starting to learn and this makes so much more sense to me. I’m so glad I came across this video!

[@MelissaVercoe-iv2rl]

I am just beginning to embark on a full coverage piece and this video was so helpful. I found the camera situated close to the stitching to be perfect, and your voice and explanations were so relaxing and easy to follow. Very very enjoyable! Thank you!

[@deniseeisele8403]

This was super. I hate constantly turning over my work to end threads and start threads. Thanks.