Arrow Stitch or Arrowhead stitch
Arrowhead
stitch consists of a pair of straight stitches worked
at right angles to each other.
Arrow stitch or Arrowhead stitch is often used as a needlework filling or worked in a row as a border. Part of its appeal is its regularity. Arrowhead stitch lends itself to patterning because of its geometrical structure. Many patterns can be developed using it either on its own or in combination with other stitches.
It can be worked in vertical, horizontal or diagonal rows and is simple and quick making it an ideal embroidery stitch for those new to hand sewing. For this reason it is ideal on children's craft projects. As often the case with simple stitches it can be used in a sophisticated manner as well.
Arrowhead stitch can also be effective scattered at random across an area such as the example to the right which is worked on hand painted Aida cloth the even weave fabric that is most often used with cross stitch, in a combination of metallic and hand dyed threads. It is equally effective if you stack this stitch row upon row to create patterns. It is also possible to couch down a textured thread or ribbon using this stitch. It is one of those simple yet versatile stitches that you can return to again and again.
