Linked Chain Stitch is an interesting linear stitch which produces a thick line that follows a curve well. You can use it wherever a strong line is needed or if you want to outline an area. The beaded version is particularly nice.
You need to know how to work basic chain stitch and these instructions are worked using cotton perle #5 thread
How to work Linked Chain stitch
Linked chain stitch is worked from top to bottom
Begin by making a slightly long chain stitch.
Turn your needle and make a back stitch so that the needle tip emerges from the middle of the first chain, as illustrated in the photograph.
Pull your thread through so that it is now emerging from the middle of the first chain stitch.
Insert you needle where the thread emerges and make another chain stitch.
Continue making stitches in this forward and back motion down the line.
When you reach the end you will need to make a small, extra straight stitch to finish the line neatly.
How to work Beaded Linked Chain stitch
Now the beaded version is very exciting — but first, please read this tip!
In order to work this stitch use a size 26 tapestry needle. Since the eye of a tapestry needle is long you can thread perle #8 and Perle #5 through the long eye. However, the needle itself is thin which means you can add a bead to your working thread as you stitch. The Beading is not done afterwards but during the stitching process.
As with Linked chain stitch, the beaded version is worked from top to bottom
Begin by making a slightly long chain stitch. Keep it loose and don’t pull too tight as you want the bead to sit between the chain. Thread a bead on to your working thread and push it near your work as I have illustrated.
Turn your needle and make a backstitch so that the needle tip emerges in the middle of the first chain as illustrated in the photograph. Push the bead into position.
Pull your thread through so that it is now emerging from the middle of the first chain stitch as you would with regular Linked chain stitch.
Insert you needle where the thread emerges and make another chain stitch as illustrated.
Continue making stitches in this forward and back motion down the line adding beads to the backstitch.
As you can see, you end up with a thick line of chain stitches with a line of beads stitched down the middle! It is a really versatile beaded stitch as it will follow a curved line with ease. You can work it in circles to create patterns or freeform ‘scribbles’ that have that little extra sparkle. Have fun with it and it’s not difficult if you use the needle I recommended.
MY TAST& Beyond TAST revision piece with the Linked chain stitches added ,is here.
http://hobbysewing.blogspot.com/2021/01/tast-1-2021-chain-stitch-linked-chain.html
Thankyou.
My trials of linked chain and beaded linked chain stitches are here. Thankyou for these stitches.
http://hobbysewing.blogspot.com/2020/08/tast-1-beyond-tast-1.html
Hi Sharon,
I have posted the beaded linked chain stitch sampler on my blog-
http://jizee6687.wordpress.com/category/tast-2014/2-96-beaded-linked-chain-stitch/
Thank you,
Chitra
I finally made my first beaded link chain stitch. It is definitely one I plan to use again in the future. Thank you for sharing it!
http://monkeyandmutt.blogspot.com/2014/02/tast-96-beaded-link-chain-stitch.html
Sharon, thank you for introducing me to these stitches! I tend to use the chain stitch frequently, but I love the additional texture the linked chain adds. I cannot wait to get a size 26 Tapestry needle today so I can make the beaded linked chain stitch. (Who knew I would ever feel so excited about buying a needle – lol!)
Here is a link to my simple linked chain: http://monkeyandmutt.blogspot.com/2014/01/tast-95-linked-chain-stitch.html
Renee – I had to smile at your comment about buying a needle. I can understand !
I have just posted my example of the beaded linked chain stitch on my blog at http://jowynnjohns.wordpress.com/2014/01/27/re-set/
It’s been a long time!
Great to see you back JoWynn and I took a look at what you did its great!
I enjoyed experimenting with the linked chain stitch, next week I try the beaded linked chain stitch. I wrote about my experiments on my blog (with some step by step photo’s of my trials with the open chain stitch):
http://fat-quarter.blogspot.nl/2014/01/linked-chain-stitch.html
Hi Sharon,
A simple stitch, makes a lovely outline, it was interesting to work this stitch zigzag.
http://jizee6687.wordpress.com/category/tast-2014/1-95-linked-chain-stitch/
Thank you,
Chitra
Thanks for the tutorial; the beaded version may find itself on a smocked Easter ornament being planned…
TAST #15 French Knot
http://mooshiestitch.blogspot.com/2014/01/take-stitch-tuesday-15-french-knot.html
this is great to see Michelle – I can only say keep it up an encourage you in the challenge
The stitch looks good, without and with the bead. I’ll try it later today.
Gosh, that’s an awesome tutorial!! Thanks a lot!!
Thanks Sharon. I really like learning the new stitches. I tried the Chain stitch this week and will try the beaded stitch next week. http://princessbubblescreates.blogspot.ca/
These look like I tried to curve them but actually, the fabric had a slight curve in the frame… But I like the look: http://210920746822434353.weebly.com/1/post/2014/01/2014-staying-connected-week-three.html
HI Sharon,
I have joined the 100 details challenge on stitchin fingers . it started yesterday. I planning to do at my own pace.
Chitra
This is going on my next CQ block. I love it! Glad to know more beading is comming.
I am working on our crazy quilt project for our wool club. This is the perfect stitch to add to one of the seams. Thanks.
Nice stitches to start TAST-ing again!
Its a great stitch.Soon let me post my trial at my blog. Thankyou dear.
viji
wow nice Let me try too.
viji
What great stitches to start the year with. They seem easy to do but result in a complex looking braid.
Yes I thought it was interesting too and nice worked in large slow curves.
They are very nice stiches I’ll have to work on trying them! Thank you for sharing.
NIFTY!
THANKS A LOT FOR THESE TWO STITCHES. I ‘LLTRY THEM TOMORRROW !
ANNA