Satin Stitch Diagram
Step 1: Bring the needle up at the point labeled 1. Bring the needle down at the point labeled 2.
Step 2: Bring the needle up at the point labeled 3. Bring the needle down at the point labeled 4. These points should be close to the previous stitch so that none of the background fabric is visible.
Step 3: Bring the needle up at the point labeled 5. Bring the needle down at the point labeled 6. These points should be close to the previous stitch so that none of the background fabric is visible. Continue in this pattern for the entire shape to be filled.
Examples of Satin Stitch using 1-6 strands of floss. The bottom right image shows the back of the work.