How to Cross Stitch 'over two' on Evenweave and Linen with Ease 🪡

If you've never tried cross stitching on evenweave or linen, or would like a recap to increase your confidence with these lovely fabrics, then this tutorial will do just that.
I'll explain what evenweave and linen are, demonstrate how to cross stitch on them, discuss the pros and cons of using them and give you my top tips for easier stitching.
I'll also answer that common question...is it easier to stitch on evenweave or linen?

CHAPTERS
00:00 Start
02:17 What is evenweave and linen?
03: 58 Evenweave and linen fabric counts compared with Aida
05:54 How to cross stitch on evenweave and linen
12:41 Is it easier to start with evenweave or linen?
13:44 Pros of evenweave and linen
16:23 Cons of evenweave and linen
18:57 Tips for stitching on evenweave and linen

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