Half cross stitch

Half Cross stitch, also called simple tapestry stitch, is a diagonal stitch that goes from one corner of the fabric square to the opposite corner.

Half cross stitch from left to right:

Half cross stitch, from left to right

- from right to left:

Half cross stitch from right to left

- top down:

Half cross stitch from top to bottom

- from bottom to top:

Half cross stitch from bottom to top

What does the half cross stitch look like on the back? The stitches are vertical:

Half cross stitch on the reverse of the canvas / Aida

Embroidery patterns Half cross stitch:

Embroidered picture using the half cross stitch

Half cross stitch, tapestry wool

Embroidered picture, half cross stitch
Half cross stitch, cotton yarn

Cross stitch or half cross stitch?