Double Chain Stitch

This stitch is similar to pen chain and zing zags from right to left and back again 1.  Bring the needle up at A.  Hold the thread out to the right.  Take the needle back in at B and partially out at C.  Make sure the thread is round the back and under the needle before pulling the thread through.

2. Now take the needle back in beside A and partially out at D before ensuring the thread is behind and under the needle before pulling the thread through. 3.  Now take the needle back in beside C and partially out at E, again ensuring the thread is behind and under the needle before pulling the thread through.