How to Pin Stitch - Quick and Easy Tutorial | Caterpillar Cross Stitch

In this week's video, we teach you the pin stitch technique for cross stitch! Enjoy this beginner-friendly quick tutorial on how to pin stitch on aida or evenweave fabrics. Start your strand of thread or floss and save yourself time. This is an easy way to start and end your threads securely when cross stitching, sewing or doing embroidery. Especially useful when stitching full coverage projects and you can save loads of time!
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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

[@barbarawest1205]

Best demo ever on the pin stitch! Thank you so much for this.

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

You are so welcome!

[@RebeccaTreeseed]

I've never heard of pin stitch. Thank you for my education!

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Any time!

[@Copy-nator]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you !

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

You are welcome!

[@mmcnatt]

This was really very helpful. Thanks so much for the video!

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jchasern]

Great tutorial--I never heard of the pin stitch. Wow, you never have to go to the back of your fabric to secure your thread . I had done a large cross stitch project on linene and it was a pain flipping it over securing the threads. . I haven't cross stitched in years (I do brazilian dimensial embroidery now) but I use to take one thread and loop it to secure it. I was told that wasn't proper becuase the thread fibers were not all going in the same direction.. I have been thinking of doing a another large x stitch project and this will definitely help!

[@ein1985]

Excellent video Marie! It’s a cleanest confetti stitch-thanks I’ll definitely be using your technique!

[@katiewest2253]

Thank you so much for this video-your explanations and visuals were spot-on.

[@FrostyXStitch]

While I have been using the Pin Stitch for some time, piercing the floss was new to me. Thank you for that neat little trick. Happy stitching 🪡🧵🥰

[@gigi2fun]

Oh thank you!! This has been so informative and helpful!! Absolutely fabulous!!!!!!

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

You are so welcome!

[@2teddybearz]

Wow! Game changer! THANK YOU!!!!!! 🙏

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

You're welcome!

[@cecilreyes4670]

Best demo of pinstitch!!! I am thankful !!! You are a very good teacher! Nice voice! Thanks!!!!!!❤

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Thank you! 😃

[@loridoyle3591]

Wow! Learning so much! You’re a great teacher! So glad I stumbled across your channel! You’ve already improved my cross stitching! Thank you1

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

You are so welcome!

[@missmia7869]

This is the very best explanation I have seen for pin stitch, thank you so much! I needed this!

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Glad it was helpful!

[@leannehartogh9194]

Your teaching method is exceptional. Clear and concise. Thankyou

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

You are welcome!

[@katienewton3732]

Yes, if I need to. I had no idea how to do a knot. I will be practicing this tomorrow. Good to know :) thank you so much, such clear instructions from.a CCS video. :)

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

You are so welcome!

[@dmbenjiwolf]

Great explanation! I’m definitely going to try this!

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Thanks! Good luck! :)

[@joydillow2041]

Brilliant demo. Thank you ❤

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

My pleasure!

[@gingermccafferty9572]

Thank you…I will give it a try…feeling ready now❤

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Wonderful!

[@9001012]

Thank you so very much !! I just began working with linen. Your video is invaluable

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

We're pleased to hear this video has been helpful! Happy Stitching!

[@MariaMartinez-jb3zn]

I have had to watch you 6-7 times on this video😅 I just couldn’t get it between different versions but I like the single pierce like you. I do naughty too once in awhile..than you so much! I love on KZbin that I can always repeat instruction if I need it. 🙏🏽🙋🏻‍♀️👍🏽Mia

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Glad you liked it!

[@susanfromcolorado623]

Thank you for your wonderful tutorial on the pin stitch! I’’m saving this clip to refer to in the future ◡̈

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Please do!

[@janetgramza2623]

I have never done the pin stitch but have been trying it. Looks neat

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Fab, let us know how you get on!

[@XxxJaneXxx]

Fantastic tutorial…thank you 😊

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@HeidiInThePurpleBunnyStudio]

This video is life changing! I only know the basics but this is next level!

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

So glad we could help!

[@cindytartt4048]

This is really helpful. I’ve literally just begun so thank you . ❤🇦🇺

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

We're so pleased to hear this! Thank you for watching :)

[@helenaMe325]

I have only just heard of pin stitch as a beginner just starting my third project. I saw one very short video by someone which was fine but this is amazing! Hugely informative and I LOVE the naughty pin stitch haha! Can't wait to try on my future my challenging projects. Off to find videos on evenweave and linen as I have two practice fabrics and they are SO small and not sure if I'll be able to do it! 😬😬😁😁👍👍

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Thank you for watching, we're so pleased to hear that you found this helpful! Good luck testing out your fabrics :)

[@michelemead841]

Thank you for sharing this

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

You are so welcome

[@yvonnevanstaden7140]

This knot stitch is great! Thanks for sharing your secret. 🌹

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Thank you for watching!

[@vallang4832]

Good tip. Thank you.

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

You bet!

[@patriciacarrier849]

Very clearly explained I have looked at written charts and seen other demonstrations and came away still wondering if I was doing the stitch correctly and would it truly hold I think I’ve got it ! Thank you

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MsGabmc]

This is fantastic ... I've always wondered how to do confetti without running the thread behind . Thanks !

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

You’re welcome 😊

[@littledodillon]

I really need to learn how to do this, thanks for your video

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

You can do it!

[@dolittlelane]

Beautiful work 😻🐦

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Many thanks

[@lorettahenderson8979]

Thank you❤

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

You're welcome 😊

[@JenniferGreen-sh5tx]

Nice work projects for now I hobbies for now are good for me

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Fantastic!

[@stavroulak.503]

That was a very good, clear and thorough video!!! Thank you very much for that 😊🧵🪡

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Glad it was helpful!

[@annemousseau8757]

thank you

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

You're welcome!

[@solarwinds-]

Thanks for saving me loads of headaches! Now, I do not have to turn my 35" WIP over to secure the threads, start or finish!

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

So glad this helped!

[@evinalesca7830]

I understand how piercing the two intertwining threads of the strand makes it secure, but when you snip the thread so close to the point where it is pierced, doesn't that negate the effect of piercing it? Because the thread is no-longer held together by two intertwined lengths of cotton; it just ends, so isn't the pin stitch technically no-longer secure? I hope my question makes sense (it's hard to explain what I mean!)

[@cathymayfield2064]

Do you pin stitch when ending your thread?

[@cathymayfield2064]

Thank you very much. Have a terrific week.

[@XxxJaneXxx]

No…put your needle through the back and go under at least 3 stitches,check you haven’t gone through the front Cut thread 😊

[@erinnclevinger345]

She shows how to end with a pin stitch in the video.

[@XxxJaneXxx]

@@erinnclevinger345 oooo brilliant thank you

[@emmagibbons1209]

Could you tell us about the stand holding your hoop and where we can purchase it? Thanks.

[@lubapatitucci5831]

Do you need to use a chenille needle when you pin stitch?

[@sarab1987]

What hoop are you using please?

[@visanlala]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@tamipugh3377]

Please turn your background music off when videoing. Love this technique. Thanks for showing us.

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Thanks for your feedback! You are so welcome :)

[@lubrez3097]

I love this video and have watched it more than once and learned so much! Unrelated question but what are you listening to in the background? I’d love to listen to it while stitching! :)

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

We're so pleased that the video has helped!

[@michellecole7028]

Very helpful! Thank you! Curios about your stand! Info please.

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Thank you for watching. We will try and find out which frame was used

[@julesm9081]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@tracienielson7183]

I'm about to start an 11-count on aida, using 3 strands. Would this work for that or would 3 strands be too bulky?

[@lindawilkerson808]

You say Pierce the thread. Do you mean going between the 2 threads or actually piercing one of the threads?

[@Chloexenazack]

You don’t seem to have any problem piercing your Aida. I struggle piercing AND trying to get my needle in the middle of the stitch. Can you offer any advice please? Also do you use a tapestry needle when you pierce? Thank you.

[@ritagallagher4416]

Thank you. The background music is distracting.

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Thank you for the feedback 😊

[@LDFine]

❤@CaterpillarCrossStitch. I just subscribed to your channel this evening. Personally, I *love* the background music as it's very relaxing and flowing. Helps me absorb what you're teaching. Thank you for your videos. 🙂🦋🌷🦋🌷

[@justinerogers1353]

If you work it from the back you can snip on the back and you won't see that little bit of a tail.

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Thank you for the tip!

[@deannastang8702]

Very informative and helpful tutorial. What is the name of the pattern you show. It looks like a wolf, maybe. Also, what is the name of the designer, I really like her style of crochet. I look forward to your response. Thank you very much.

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Thanks for watching! This was one of our subscription boxes, Howling Winter Wolf and designed by Emily Peacock :)

[@ChipStrong]

What frame and scissors are you using?

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

We're not sure what brand the Frame is that Marie is using or which scissors unfortunately but we do sell a selection on our website : www.caterpillarcrossstitch.com/collections/cross-stitch-scissors

[@user-iv8oo4ke2w]

Do you use pin stitch each time you changed colors?

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

thank you for watching!

[@abstractbybrian]

What needle do you use?

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

DMC branded size 24 needle.

[@owlbestitching8839]

❤🛎️🦉💕

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Thanks for watching!

[@bethallen7384]

Why use this instead of the loop?

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

It's down to personal preference :)

[@youarebymyside]

You're doing it way harder than it needs to be. Enter in one point, exit through another point right next to it and do a regular X. The thread is not going anywhere. For me this technique is about saving the thread and not having lots of ends on the back so the back looks neater than usual. With the amount of thread you're using, it's more of a waste & the X looks wonky (when in my technique you TRULY do not see that). It's a good explanation for someone who doesn't know how to do that at all, but I seriously believe it is more wasteful and time consuming than it needs to be. *UPD:* Knots in cross stitch are generally a huge no. I mean, it's your project, so do what you want, but it's the wrong technique for sure. You don't need a knot and you don't need a huge tail. It'll pin itself with the basic securing of the thread that I described earlier. I've been successfully doing that for years in all my projects.

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Thank you for your feedback :)

[@ranijoseph1911]

needle no

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Thank you for watching :)

[@carolbennett3488]

Excellent demonstration and explanation but the background music is distracting and annoying...

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Thank you for your feedback.

[@BettyJo442]

Great tutorial! Thank you so much.