Learning the Basketweave Stitch

Created by Page van Amson for the Wellesley Needlepoint Collection - learn how to do the basketweave stitch correctly one step at a time

[@apriltaylor3520]

Oh, good grief! I have been trying to understand poles and steps for YEARS! This is the very first time that it is clear. This must be why people who finally understand something they have struggling with are pictured with a light bulb above their head - it feels like illumination. Thank you so very much.

[@wellesleyneedlepoint2388]

everyone learns differently and sometime the method being taught is just what you needed! So glad it works for you and you work will be even better ! Happy stitching - Page, Wellesley Needlepoint

[@barbarastruhs3733]

Thank you for an excellent video and explanation! Just like a lot of other people, this is the first time I've heard of poles and steps! Another excellent point you made is to stop and rethread before reaching the top or bottom of the pole or stair. I've noticed on the front of my needlepointed canvas where I've not done that and it is visible on the front of the canvas. That won't be happening again!

[@jandipeach]

I've been doing basketweave stitch for years and never knew about steps and poles. This is fantastic. Thank you!

[@rickilynnwolfe8357]

Iam learning so much from you Ms.Wellesley your such a wonderful teacher I feel like one on one with you and love that I can watch each video over and over til I get it right , Iam practicing the basket stitch it got a little harder for me so Iam just taking my time and going slowly lol. Your wonderful God bless you 🙏💜

[@beads2yarn]

That was the BEST instructional video on basketweave I've ever seen. Thank you so much for sharing 🙂

[@mm-qm9zh]

Oh my goodness!!! THANK YOU 🙏! Finally, a video that EXPLAINS clearly, and SHOWS clearly and simply how to do the basketweave stitch! I had given up trying, because every other explanation or video I’d seen was confusing and unclear. You are a gifted teacher. Thank you so much!!! 😄 Meline

[@VRGenesElkins]

Wonderful video to understand, showing each step with her zoom focus on her canvas! Best teaching video I have seen! Thank you so very much for your efforts explaining how to incorporate different stitches.

[@pamwilson5155]

Excellent, very clear instructions with easy to see visual support! Nicely done! Thanks!

[@paulinademos-arne3917]

Great explanation! I am so glad I saw this before starting my first project. Thanks much!

[@barbarastruhs3733]

I started a project before watching this video. My threads are climbing up the "poles" then down the "stairs." It still works as long as you keep going in that pattern.

[@carolynross7701]

where can I get a rhinestone bunny magnet? thanks for the great video, it's very understandable the way you do it

[@thanaahassan9789]

Thank you so much it has been so useful to me 🙂

[@TeaMany]

Lol I live in LA so I had to laugh at my local needle point shop...you mean Starbucks :)

[@angelakinser5904]

Could you please demonstrate how you set up your canvas with the clamp?

[@msmikkic9738]

I really don't understand the concept of why you have to go up steps and down poles. Why does it matter? The stitches cover the intersections, so who's going to know if you climbed the pole and went downstairs? What am I missing?

[@godblessyou7376]

One reason it matters is because this type of stitch helps prevent your canvas from getting distorted as you work it. Another benefit of this stitch is that it helps prevent ridges in your work.

[@mlewis8579]

oh Thank you!

[@leilamohamed2918]

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