Cross Stitching 101 How to Back Stitch | Caterpillar Cross Stitch

In this week's video, you'll discover our ultimate guide to back stitching for cross stitch! There can be many benefits of adding back stitch to your finished cross stitch project and it's just personal preference. In this easy to follow guide, you'll learn how to back stitch for beginners without feeling intimidated! Here are our top tips for the technique of backstitch to give you the confidence to try it yourself.
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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!
See you soon and happy stitching! Sally x

[@kelseycrank150]

I have been cross stitching for over ten years and have always shied away from patterns with back stitching because I was intimidated by the added complexity, but I feel so much more confident now after watching this. Thanks for the tips!

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Wonderful! we're happy to hear this has helped!

[@LynneLaRochelle]

I love the speed up bit especially. The pattern is so cute too!

[@bissells]

Best back stitch tutorial I've found. Thank you.

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Thanks for watching!

[@sherryzimmerman9220]

First of all thank You for the “positivity” of the video…..Secondly allowing the crafter “choices” as to how and when they proceed with backstitching on their piece of work…..the image of the back work as “modern art” is pure permission to relax and enjoy the process….and not stress out…..there is a “rhythm” ….a “meditative” feel to this work ……

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Thank you so much for watching Sherry, I’m so happy you enjoyed it and found it helpful ☺️ Happy stitching 🌸 Marie

[@ein1985]

Great video Marie! Really like your tip on going just a bit beyond to give the backstitch continuity. ♥

[@unascraftycards9117]

This is a brilliant tutorial. I did not find anything which explained so clearly how to follow the backstitch lines on patterns when I started that journey. And the encouragement you give Marie, not to be afraid of it, is inspiring. Well done 👏Thanks, Úna

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words Una, I am so happy you found it helpful 💕 Happy stitching 🌸 Marie

[@MsGabmc]

Love watching that sped up stitching!! Really great tutorial!

[@junejordan9607]

Thank you for the info on using longer stitches! I'm not afraid of back stitching, but didn't realize that longer stitches were even a thing!

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Thanks so much for watching June, so glad you found it useful ☺️ I love long stitches, they look so much better (imho) and create a pencil stroke-like effect. I much prefer it to the classic short backstitch 😊 Happy stitching 🌸 Marie

[@joyfulhope4474]

So very well explained and demonstrated. Thank you.

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Thank you so much for watching, we're so happy you found it useful! ☺️ Happy stitching 🌸 Marie

[@catherinefreeman7053]

Once again a great tutorial. Thank you.

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Thank you so much for watching, we're so glad you enjoyed it ☺️ Happy stitching 🌸 Marie

[@ViolaMedolli-bi9ju]

Thank you so much for the calmness of your teaching, so precise and accurate!

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Thank you for watching! We're happy to hear you are finding the tutorials useful!

[@empowered36]

Thank you for the video. Beautiful work.

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Thanks for watching!

[@SWEETDFAN17]

CCS to the rescue again! Thanks to CCS videos, I learned how to cross-stitch earlier this year. This video is perfect timing because I just started my largest project (not a CCS pattern) and there is a TON of back stitching. The tips in this video will definitely come in handy. Great job, Marie!

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment Wendy, this literally makes our day. So glad you found this useful ☺️ best of luck with your large project and happy (back)stitching 🌸 Marie

[@suzeburtenshaw9581]

Thankyou! I feel much happier about my backstitching task now. 😊

[@arleencurry]

Thank you for the demonstration. I never knew how to backstitch.

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Thank you for watching Arleen, so glad you found it helpful! ☺️ Happy stitching 🌸 Marie

[@terrilynn9817]

this is the best video I've seen on how to back stitch. I had no idea this is how it is done, I am so happy to have found this video as I avoid any projects that require back stitching and now I won't have to. Thank you so posting this.

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Glad it was helpful!

[@solarwinds-]

Excellent tut. Thanks for saving me loads of headaches!

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching

[@brittanyrose6294]

Thank you so much! ❤

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Thank you so much for watching, hope it helped ☺️ Happy stitching 🌸 Marie

[@trymybest777cassie]

Thank you so much for this tutorial ❤❤❤

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Thank you for watching!

[@conniegarvie]

Thank you for the true close up views. Otherwise it's really difficult to see. P. S. I thought I knew everything I needed to know about back stitching. How wrong I was!

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jamiwomack2129]

Wonderful tutorial. I know I can do it now. I was hoping you would have demonstrated how to back stich on a project that was done in all tent/half stitches. Please let me know if you have a video on how it looks and is done. I didn't see one. Thanks

[@shylight]

This is super helpful! I can’t seem to find the link to the pattern of the whale and I’d love to have it.

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Thank you so much for watching, we're so glad you like the video! 😊 Sure, the link is below - it's currently showing as on 30% off promotion and is available for incredible £1.80! Happy stitching 🌸 Marie tidd.ly/3WxleWT

[@karenreilly9425]

I never go in the half and if I did my back stitching would be better, thanks for the tip. How a bout a pin stitch on linen. Do you wash the project again after back stitching?

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Hi Karen, thanks so much for watching, glad you found it helpful! 😊 I don't tend to do pin stitch with backstitch because it would be quite visible. I always start backstitch at the back of the project because I have existing stitches I can use to anchor the thread. This is completely a personal choice, no rights or wrongs here! If you wanted a pin stitch tutorial, we have a detailed how-to in a video called 4 ways to start a thread. If the project was dirty, I would gently wash it in soapy water but I generally try not to wash projects after they've been backstitched. That's why I wash it in soapy water beforehand and after backstitch I would only lightly spray with water & quickly steam iron it to get rid of any hoop marks. That's just my general preference and I would readjust depending on what the individual project needs. Hope this helps! Happy stitching 🌸 Marie

[@cynthiatatum626]

Hello great video. Thank you. Could you link the pattern?

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Hi Cynthia, thanks so much for watching, we're so glad you like the video! 😊 Sure, the link is below - it's currently showing as on 30% off promotion and is available for incredible £1.79! Happy stitching 🌸 Marie tidd.ly/3WxleWT

[@busybee9674]

New to cross stitch...I keep counting wrong what type of magnifier do I need....

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Hi Busy Bee, thanks for watching! There are may magnifiers on the market, you may want to check the Ottlight or Daylight company for a lamp with magnifying glass. You can also check on your local Amazon but I don't recommend buying anything that doesn't have excellent reviews. If counting in general is an issue, I would recommend our video all about tips on not making counting mistakes here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGqqlK1jjaeej5Y Hope this helps! Happy stitching 🌸 Marie