This image shows a typical needlepoint setup, with two canvases, one featuring a seashell design, and various bundles of colorful threads ready for use. It sets the stage for a beginner's guide to stitching.
A hand points to the intersection of vertical and horizontal lines on the needlepoint canvas, explaining that stitches are made over these small squares. This clarifies the fundamental structure of the canvas.
プロのコツ
最初の色面は“結果が見えやすい”広い場所を。針運びとテンションの練習に最適です。
- 「明→暗」を守ると、仕上がりの清潔感が上がります。
The video instructor holds a needlepoint canvas with a seashell design and points to the largest pink color block, advising to start stitching in the largest block of color. This is a key tip for beginners to manage their project efficiently.
A close-up shot shows hands tying a small knot at the end of a piece of thread, which is one method for securing the fiber before beginning to stitch. This ensures the thread stays in place as stitching commences.
A diagram titled 'Continental Stitch' shows both horizontal and vertical stitching patterns, detailing the needle's path from bottom left to top right over grid intersections. This visual aid is essential for understanding the stitch mechanics and direction.
コンチネンタルステッチ図の読み解き
1ステッチ＝交点をまたぐ対角線（左下→右上）。
横に進むときも、斜めの向きは変わらず“右上がり”。
- 行頭の始点は、思った位置の“ひとつ隣”から入るのがポイントです。
The needle is shown entering the canvas from the front, slightly over from the edge, to begin the first horizontal Continental Stitch. This precise entry point is demonstrated as crucial for correct stitch alignment.
The needle exits the canvas, pulling the thread through to complete a single horizontal Continental Stitch, creating a diagonal line on the canvas. This illustrates the finished look of one stitch.
クイックチェック
各ステッチが必ず“右上がり”になっているか。
- マスの飛び越しがないか。隣接した交点だけを連続しているか。
The needle is positioned to begin the next horizontal Continental Stitch, demonstrating the repetitive motion from bottom left to top right, moving right to left across the row. This shows the continuation of the horizontal stitching process.
This image displays the back of the needlepoint canvas with the secured thread visible underneath the stitches, addressing the common beginner concern about tidiness on the reverse side. The video instructs not to worry about the back as it will be covered.
裏返しても、動作は同じ。左下から右上へ、右から左へ。
- 行の最終列でも“同じ穴に2回入る”場面がありますが、手順が正しければ問題ありません。
Hands demonstrate the action of flipping the needlepoint canvas over to prepare for stitching the next row. This maneuver is key for maintaining the correct stitch direction when working back and forth across a section.
The needle completes a stitch on the flipped canvas, showing that the same bottom left to top right motion is continued despite the canvas's orientation. This reinforces the consistency of the stitch technique.
クイックチェック
表：斜めが全て右上がりで揃っているか。
- 裏：大きな“緩み”や引きつりがないか（表に影響しない範囲でOK）。
The completed horizontal stitches are visible on the front of the canvas, all slanting consistently to the right. This allows for a visual check of uniformity and correct execution.
The needle enters the canvas to begin a vertical Continental Stitch, following the same bottom left to top right diagonal rule but moving downwards in columns. This demonstrates the application of the stitch in a different orientation.
一部が既に埋まっていても、空白の列から入り、左下→右上を繰り返して下降。
- 次の列へ移るときは、表の整列感（斜めの向き）を最優先に。
The needle completes a vertical stitch on the flipped canvas, demonstrating the continued downward progression while maintaining the consistent diagonal slant. This illustrates how to work vertically across the canvas.
The needle is shown weaving through several existing stitches on the back of the canvas to secure the end of the thread. This technique ensures the thread is firmly fastened and prevents it from unraveling.
クイックチェック
しっかり固定され、表へ糸端が透けていないか。
- 尾は短く。仕立て時の厚みを増やさないよう配慮します。
A neatly stitched section of a needlepoint canvas, featuring a pink seashell on a brown background, demonstrates the completed Continental Stitch. This illustrates the final outcome of the stitching technique.
A collection of beautiful finished needlepoint projects, including custom embroidered slippers, a decorative basket, and framed artworks, serves as inspiration for what can be created. It highlights the versatile applications of needlepoint.
