Criss-Cross Stitch Tutorial (Loop Yarn)
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- Опубліковано 16 вер 2024
- Loop yarn is a fun new yarn that has unique preformed loops built into the yarn. With loop yarn, you can knit without needles and using only your fingers. This tutorial shows how to make the criss-cross stitch using loop yarn. The criss-cross stitch in knitting is an advanced stitch. We recommend learning the basic loop yarn stitches, Garter Stitch and Stocking Stitch before attempting this stitch.
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For people just having issues with the ends.
Right: 4:40
Left: 6:45
THANK YOU FOR THE PLACES!
I want to thank you so much for this tutorial. ❤
You are so welcome!
I have seen a lot of tutorials, but this one stands out! Thank you 🙏🏽
I just discovered loop yarn. I had only made a couple simple blankets. I wanted to learn the criss cross stitch but it seemed too hard. After watching many other videos and instructions I still didn't understand how until I saw your video. Thank you so much!
Wonderful! I'm glad we could help. We have many other loop yarn videos here: www.needlepointers.com/main/showarticles.aspx?navid=5696. Happy Knitting!
Thank you! I too was so confused reading the instructions for making a criss-cross pillow using this loop yarn1 found your video and was mastering it in no time! Great tutorial!
I'm glad the video helped you learn this new stitch. I thought the instructions were confusing also! We have lots of other loop yarn tutorials and project ideas here: www.needlepointers.com/main/ShowArticles.aspx?NavID=5696
Thank you very much for doing this. I read the instructions several times and was so confused. So I went to the internet a I found you. I just needed to see someone actually doing it and now I am not confused anymore. 🙃 Thank you again so much for doing this.
Glad I could help!
This was really helpful! I have a free Yarnspirations criss cross scarf pattern and for the life of me I couldn't figure out what was going where. This is so much clearer.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for your clear instructions, I certainly was confused by the pattern directions! I made a scarf with your help 🥰
You’re welcome 😊
I can’t wait to try this I just learned about this fabulous craft this past week and I’m in love with it.
Thank you SO much for this! The way it's written really doesn't make sense until you see it done. Now I feel like a pro!
Glad it helped! Subscribe to our channel for more videos like this. We have a page full of free loop yarn projects you may be interested in, www.needlepointers.com/main/showarticles.aspx?navid=5706. Happy Stitching!
Your video was so much clearer than the instructions and the tutorial video yarnspirations did. Thank you very much
You are so welcome!
thank you so much for the patience at teaching! i learned a new thing today ❤️
You are so welcome!
Thank you!!! I was ready to hurl the iPad across the room and recycle the yarn into stuffing and go back to making amigurumi gnomes instead of persevering with the anything but EZ criss cross scarf WIP! I’m usually good with puzzles but jeez this one had me. Your video and explanation got me started and saved my sanity. Thank you 🤗
Andrea, I'm glad our video helped you with the criss-cross stitch! We have a lot of other loop yarn videos available here: www.needlepointers.com/main/ShowArticles.aspx?NavID=5696. Please subscribe to our channel as we are releasing new videos regularly.
Thank you, I am making a baby blanket with 5 skeins of Lion Brand Macaron. Loved that you told me to cross over in the direction you are working.
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed our video. Please subscribe to our channel so you won't miss new videos. Also, we have a few other loop yarn projects and tutorials on this page: www.needlepointers.com/main/ShowArticles.aspx?NavID=5696
Thank u for making this so easy to follow!
Thanks for watching our video and you are very welcome.
Thank you for doing this video it clarified the instructions for this pattern.
I have fallen in love with this pattern ever since I saw it done!....I have bags of loop yarn ready to make, but never understood the left off stitches on either end! You however, have cleared that problem up, and explained it (finally) ....superbly!....thank you so much for this tutorial....a true tutorial!
You are so welcome!
Very well shown and explained. Thank you so much 🌟
You’re welcome 😊
Thank you SO much. I had given up on the cross stitch; instructions were super confusing. Your video is awesome!
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent tutorial, thank you!!!❤️
Thank you, great video. It was very helpful.
I loved the pattern and then saw your video😍 I’ve never tried loop yarn before but Amazon will be delivering some soon so I can try this out. Thank you for the easy to follow tutorial.
Have fun! Be sure to subscribe to our channel for more loop yarn videos!
I love this stitch. I made a throw blanket and it provides a nice feeling of a thick blanket but is not too hot because of the loose weave and “holes” the stitch creates.
This tutorial is fantastic! Thanks so much:)
You are so welcome!
Love this stitch Debbie
I'm working on a new tutorial for a criss-cross stitch cowl. Watch for it!
Thank u so much I read the instructions can could not understand them but the video was very detailed and useful...
Thanks Angelica! I hope you are able to make something using the criss cross stitch! Visit our page for our other loop yarn tutorials. www.needlepointers.com/main/youtubecontent.aspx?UA-camPageID=278
Also, don't forget to subscribe to our channel and like the videos.
Very helpful tutorial thank you so much 😊
Glad it was helpful!
It's just a thought, but perhaps, if you used 2 different colors to demo, students might b able to see what is being done .
Thank you for this tutorial, it definitely helped .
Hi. I"m glad our video helped. The stitch only uses one strand of loop yarn.
This so cool. Thanks for tutorial
I'm working on a new tutorial for a criss-cross stitch cowl. Watch for it!
I have been knitting since I was 5 n now I'm 68 years old. I'm going out today n get some of this yarn n hope I can do a lap blanked for a 90 year old friend of mine. Thank you. I will let you know how I do. I just had a total knee replacement 8 weeks ago so this will keep me busy n not thinking about my pain
Thank you for watching our video. Working with loop yarn is really fun. We have quite a few videos showing different techniques. You should check them out. You will find them on this playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLmfp5aNSxEF1Kv0XNw_GwO1UI-m7zSg7g.html
Also on our website, we have a lot of free projects using loop yarn: www.needlepointers.com/main/showarticles.aspx?navid=5706
Have fun!
I’m using that exact color one for my cousins baby blanket :) I’m just doing the Basic stitch tho.
It is such a pretty color and will make a wonderful baby blanket! We have many other loop yarn video tutorials and project ideas available here: www.needlepointers.com/main/ShowArticles.aspx?NavID=5696. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel so you won't miss any new videos.
Thank you very much you made this look so easy
It would be nice to see a video on how to add another skein to this cross stitch pattern
Hi, we have a video on how to start another skein of yarn here: ua-cam.com/video/6sUKwzHhQTo/v-deo.html. It would be similar for this stitch too.
I like this
Thank you for this video! I just finished my very first loop yarn bathroom rug today and am delighted with the results - even if it's not quite perfect!? Love this new craft, fun, easy and fast! I still have a couple of skeins and I am going to try this cross stitch you demonstrate here tomorrow. Next project, a kitty bed for our oldest boy (i.e., a large pillow). Wish me luck! :-) Also, do you have demos on making a pillow and how to finish it? That would be very helpful! Thanks again!
Great! I am working on a tutorial for a loopy bathroom rug with the looped yarn! Hope to post it soon. Find all of our loop yarn tutorials and project ideas here: needlepointers.com/main/ShowArticles.aspx?NavID=5696
@@Needlepointers Thanks for that! Will check out the other tutorials. :-D
You should use plain color. It shows up much better. Light colors. I have used light yellow, light gray, cream, lilac, then used navy blue, it's so hard to see the stitchs. The light ones show up so much better. Very pretty to.
Thank you for watching and for the suggestion. Subscribe to our channel to keep up with us!
How do you correct it if you aren’t sitting somewhere flat for it to lay on 🥲
Is binding of the end of a criss cross stitch project the same as binding off the ends of a regular stitch project?
Hi Amanda! Thanks for the question. Yes it's the same binding off method. You can find it here: www.needlepointers.com/main/youtubecontent.aspx?youtubepageid=274
how do you stop it curling up the side
Do you remember the name of the color you used? I know that unfortunately Bernat likes to discontinue the really cool colors, for some weird reason. I wonder if this color combo is still out there. It’s really pleasant! Reminds me of stained glass with the crisscross pattern.
Hi Mikaela! Thank you for your interest in our video. The name of the color is Seaport Teals. If you go to our page, www.needlepointers.com/main/youtubecontent.aspx?youtubepageid=278, and look near the end, there is a link to purchase Bernat yarn on Amazon. The color is available still, click the "more options" near the color. If you purchase through the link, it helps support us. So, thanks in advance!
@@Needlepointers Thanks for the link. I might just try that color out! I haven’t seen it in my Joanne store.
So, it's right over left in one direction and then left over right when you return the other way?
Yes, that is correct.
How do I fix a missed loop? I have just one loop that I left out. I’m tempted to unravel to that spot, but wondered if there’s a way to incorporate that missed loop without it being too noticeable?
If you don't want to unravel it, you could cut the loop open at the top and then weave the ends into the other stitches beside the loop. Don't cut it near the base of the loop as it will open it up too much. Happy Stitching!
Hi can this be done on normal chenille yarn
The normal yarn does not have loops built into it so you would need to use a standard knitting with needles to knit with it.
Holy shit thank you!!! I took one look at the "easy" instructions and was like NOPE. lol
Yeah, they were a bit confusing! Glad this helped. Be sure to subscribe to our channel so you don't miss other videos. We have a new loopy stitch too which is perfect for bath rugs! Check out our page: www.needlepointers.com/main/ShowArticles.aspx?NavID=5696
How do you add another strain of yard after finishing the first package of yarn, to my throw?
Hi Debbie! See this tutorial and video for how to start the next skein of yarn. www.needlepointers.com/main/youtubecontent.aspx?UA-camPageID=274
I’m confused about the right end can’t get it right
Hi Ella, we have a written tutorial also, so maybe that will help clear up the questions you have. Find it here: www.needlepointers.com/main/youtubecontent.aspx?youtubepageid=278
Would this be a good pattern for the following ages 6,5,3&2 year olds as a blanket? Also how many loops to start and how many rows? Also how many skeins of Loop Yarn for each blanket?
Hi Teresa. Thank you for your interest in our video tutorial on the criss-cross stitch. I have not made a blanket with this stitch myself, but I see that Yarnspirations has two free patterns for blankets available here: www.yarnspirations.com/bernat-alize-ez-criss-cross-baby-blanket/BRN0202-011870M.html#q=loop+yarn+criss+cross&includeContent=true&start=1 and here: www.yarnspirations.com/bernat-alize-ez-criss-cross-afghan/BRN0502-011882M.html#q=loop+yarn+criss+cross&includeContent=true&start=3. This should give you some good information. Happy Stitching!
Can you send me a video on how to add a new skein of Loop Yarn to this Criss Cross Stitch blanket?
@@teresakongable9774 Here is the video on adding a new skein, ua-cam.com/video/6sUKwzHhQTo/v-deo.html. Happy Stitching!
@@Needlepointers Thank You
Is there a way to add a solid color border to this type of blanket? If so is there a Video?
@@teresakongable9774 I do not have a video for adding a border. You would need to work in the loops where you want the border and then pick up the other color to continue working the row. Hope this helps!
Thank you! Written instructions are confusing!
You're welcome!
How many stitches for a toddler blanket?
Hi Susan! I am not sure how many stitches you would need as toddler sized blankets can vary in size. I would suggest stitching two or three rows to test out the sizing. It's easy to take out, so if you think it's too big or too small, you can take it out and try again.
Mine seems to be making a hole in between each pair of crossed stitches and even when I tighten them all they don't go away :/
The loop yarn is quite large and you do see through it. They can't really be tightened. If the stitches are created incorrectly, it can make large gaps in the stitches.
What color Bernat Alize Blanket EZ color are you using?
Seaport Teals is the color. Pretty!
How many skeins for a throw blanket
Thanks for contacting me with your question. I made a Loop Yarn Blanket which measured approximately 42" x 60". I used a total of 9 skeins. To see the project and instructions, go to: www.needlepointers.com/main/youtubecontent.aspx?youtubepageid=324
How many skeins of yarn for each pillow?
Hi Tiffany! The pattern for the pillow calls for 3 skeins. You can find a link to the pattern here: www.needlepointers.com/main/youtubecontent.aspx?youtubepageid=278
@@Needlepointers I used maybe one and a half and it worked. Thank you though! Can I do the cross cross stitch and make a pillow too??
@@tiffanynorthcutt6133 Yes you can! There is a pattern in the link I gave you above. You can always make a smaller one if you want with fewer skeins.
How do you end it
Thanks for your question Lori! We have a bind off tutorial here: www.needlepointers.com/main/youtubecontent.aspx?UA-camPageID=279. Go to this page and near the bottom you will find all of our loop yarn tutorials: www.needlepointers.com/main/youtubecontent.aspx?UA-camPageID=278. Let us know if you have other questions. Happy Stitching!
@@Needlepointers So binding off is the same for every type of stitch? I'm making a criss-cross pillow right now and though I can pretty much follow what you're doing, I'm still confused about the end of rows, when to leave the last one unworked, etc. I started this afternoon, but stopped after a few rows cuz it turned out not to be wide enough for the pillow, need more loops to start. But when I got to the end of the last row, something just wasn't right and I couldn't figure out what the problem was. Could you clarify, please, when to leave the last loop unworked and when to work it in (I know you mention it in the vid, but I still can't figure it out, I need to see it up close and personal! ;-) ). Also, I noticed that fairly large holes developed as I went along, almost like I was missing loops, but I wasn't. It may be that I was always placing the left loop over the right regardless of which way I was working the row. Reading a comment above, you say to go left over right (when I'm working left to right), or right over left (when I work right to left) depending on which direction we work the yarn. Maybe the holes will close up when I do it correctly?! Clarification very soon would be excellent and hugely appreciated as I want to get this pillow done (a belated birthday gift)! Thanks so much for your vids, they really are very helpful when others fall far short! Blessings, Love and Peace to you! :-D
@@pjwhite1002 Thanks for watching our video and for your questions. As you are working the criss-cross stitch, you will leave a loop at the end unworked, but you work it in on the next row. So, you will not have loops left unworked at the end of the project. If you are using the type of looped yarn I showed, there will be larger gaps because the loops are large. This is just the nature of that yarn. But, working the stitch correctly probably will help close up some of those holes. Just keep in mind that when you are crossing over, you always cross in FRONT of the other loop. We have a written tutorial for this stitch here: www.needlepointers.com/main/youtubecontent.aspx?UA-camPageID=278 and that may help clear things up. The bind off is only used at the very end when you are finished working the whole piece. As for Knitting, the bind off is always the same no matter what type of stitch you are doing. Here is our tutorial on the bind off www.needlepointers.com/main/youtubecontent.aspx?UA-camPageID=279.
@@Needlepointers Thank you, Dearheart, for your response! This does help some, would just like to see it demonstrated more clearly as I learn best from watching. Will check out your links soon. Thanks again! :-D
why do none of these ‘tutorials’ show how to increase or decrease?
Hi Daphne. I will have to make a video for that! But, to increase, you would just put two loops into one loop. Then in the next round, you loop each of the two loops separately. To decrease, it would be just the opposite. Loop two loops from the previous row onto one loop in the next row. Hope this helps!
@@Needlepointers Thanks for that. I did try it but it gets all twisted looking in the decrease. I just can’t figure it out!. Most tutorials are for flat even width projects. Im making a hat. No leaving a loop at the end, no chaning the row to creat the thick criss cross. What have I done to myself? Again, I do appreciate your time! I best re subscribe to my yarn friends.
Totally confused
This is definitely a confusing stitch. Maybe our photo tutorial would help? www.needlepointers.com/main/youtubecontent.aspx?youtubepageid=278
Is there any other videos to learn this, this video is not great.
Sorry you didn't like our video. There is a photo and written tutorial here that may help. www.needlepointers.com/main/youtubecontent.aspx?youtubepageid=278
Hi, is it possible to repeat row 1 or row 2 multiple times to change the pattern? Just curious if youve tried. 😁