Whipped Alternating Buttonhole Stitch creates a slightly raised fine cord-like line down the central line of Alternating buttonhole stitch. Since this is a variety of buttonhole stitch, it helps if you know Buttonhole stitch and Alternating buttonhole stitch. (Follow the links to tutorials in my stitch dictionary if you need a refresher on these stitches) When you whip the line, you can use the same thread, choose a different colour, or even use a knitting yarn, ribbon, or textured thread. You can totally change the look of this stitch if you work the stitch in a freeform and casual manner, then whip it with a novelty knitting yarn.
Work a row of Alternating Buttonhole stitches.
To whip the row, have the needle emerge from the back of the fabric near the central line, as illustrated. Take the thread over the top and pass the needle under the first stitch as illustrated. Do not pick up any of the fabric. Pull your thread through.
Repeat this until you have whipped along the length of the line.
You have Whipped Alternating Buttonhole Stitch. I hope you find it an interesting stitch!
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Happy stitching!
