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Split Stitch

AKA Kensington Outline Stitch.

 

Split Stitch Diagram

 

Step 1: Bring the needle up at the point labeled 1. Bring the needle down at the point labeled 3.

Step 2: Bring the needle up at the point labeled 2 splitting the stitch previously made. Bring the needle down at the point labeled 4.

Step 3: Bring the needle up at the point labeled 3 splitting the stitch previously made. Bring the needle down at the point labeled 5. Continue in this pattern for the length of the line.

 
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Samples of Split Stitch using 1-6 strands of floss.