The Split stitch is a perfect choice for any pattern that involves outlining. Dense lines of this stitch are used like filling stitch. Split stitch can be made in two different ways – as normal split stitch and as a back split stitch. I prefer a classical split stitch as it uses up less thread.

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Read more about the Filling stitches for hand embroidery in my article “Hand embroidery Filling stitches- part 1”

Watch a video below and learn how to fill in areas and make angles with split stitch.