Cup stitch

cup stitch Work a foundation of three straight stitches to create a triangle. Work two twisted buttonhole stitches on each of these base stitches, as shown. To build the stitch higher, continue around, working one stitch into each of the spaces between the stitches of the previous round. Continue in this way until the resulting tube is the height you require. To open the structure out, add extra stitches into some of the spaces. To close up the structure make the stitches in alternate spaces. Make collections of various stages of this stitch with different textures of thread.

Use cup stitch in this project:

Encrusting Calico

cover of issue 66