How to Embroider the Fly Stitch

A fly stitch is a type of embroidery stitch used to create delicate, V-shaped patterns. Fly stitches are often used to embroider greenery. The finished stitch looks like a V-shape.

1. Bring the needle up through the plastic canvas at the starting point.
2. Take the needle down two holes to the right of where you came up. Before pulling the needle all the way through, leave a small loop of yarn on the top side of the canvas. Hold yarn loop in place with your thumb.
3. Bring the needle up through the canvas between the holes worked but two holes below. As you pull the yarn up, catch the yarn loop. 
4. Finish the stitch by inserting the needle back into the same hole.
5. Repeat stitch to form various designs including greenery and florals.