Stitches for large areas and backgrounds are some of the most-searched decorative needlepoint stitches. Here are some of our favorite, not-so-common needlepoint background stitches:
1. Lollipops Stitch
We call this one lollipops, but it probably has a more sophisticated name. It is our most asked-about needlepoint stitch.
Lollipops consists of columns of Scotch stitches balanced on top of five tent stitches. If you think of it this way, it's an easy and fun pattern to stitch.
This is a pretty pattern for walls, and anywhere you have a large space to fill and want a fun and interesting stitch to fill it.
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2. Diamond Darning Pattern
Simpatico in Mauve with Diamonds Darning pattern
This beauty ticks all the boxes:
- fast to stitch (because some of the canvas is left "open")
- pretty
- easy
- goes anywhere since it doesn't have a strong direction.
Here's how you make this simple darning pattern to fill your canvas background or large space.
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3. Skip Cross Stitch
Richer and more luxurious than a Skip Tent stitch but just as pretty. Another easy needlepoint background stitch that goes anywhere—even small spaces. We like it because it forms a congruent pattern without a direction, so it also looks great on clothing and landscape features.
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4. Elongated Cashmere
This stitch has movement, so it is great for sky and water backgrounds
Elongated Cahsmere stitch background on Buntings in Oak
This is a more advanced stitch to count and compensate as it is worked on a diagonal. You might find it easier to compensate and fill in gaps at the end.
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5. Corduroy
An effective stitch for showing height—think cliffs and walls. It's non-directional repeating pattern also makes it a good option for non-specific patterned areas. And, of course, for clothing!
There you have it: Five fun needlepoint background stitches that will liven up almost any canvas. Enjoy!
