Question regarding the Loop Method for starting cross stitch

Hello folk, fairly new cross stitcher here and I wanted to ask a question about a technique that Im having a hard time understanding :dizzy:

So, I stitch using two strands of floss usually, whenever I watch tutorials to try to do the loop method they all say to stitch using one strand of floss, is that because when you fold it over itself to thread the needle with it it becomes equivalent to two strands of floss?

Im having a hard time wrapping my head around the technique, but Im determined to learn it, any resources you have will be appreciated

Many thanks :victory:

Strawberry Cat

Youve got it right.

You take a longer piece of thread, and fold it. Then thread your needle, as you normally would, with the two "loose" ends.

Then take your needle from the back of the fabric, and put the needle through. Leave the looped end on the back of the fabric. Put the needle back through the fabric from the front. Secure through the loop you left on the back.

bs.frog

You explained it right, hope the picture helps. Just try it on a spare piece of fabric. Really keeps the back of your stitching neat. Good Luck  :)

allegra

You explained it right :)

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2022-12-15 19:02
You explained it right

@Strawberry Cat @bs.frog Thank you SO MUCH everyone, Ive tried it again (and again and again lol) and I think Ive finally got it, yay!

Thanks a bunch folks, the illustration also helped a bunch :loveliness:

SusiSPS

super clear reply !

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2022-12-15 04:42
Youve got it right.

You take a longer piece of thread, and fold it. Then thread your needle, as yo ...

The picture makes all the difference indeed