Hii friends ! I recently decided to delve into cross stitch as a new hobby/craft. I suck at it - and that’s ok! It’s ok to be bad at stuff it’s all about learning but I feel I could be tweaking my process. Things I have questions on:
Am I supposed to be thinning the colored thread out ?? Or using a certain thickness?
How the F\*\*\* do you use a hoop ? I have a set of plastic ones, should i be using metal?
How do you keep the back neat/avoid knotting yourself up?
What is the best way to go about patterns in terms
Of color? Do you do a handful of stitches and knot/cut off?
Do you have recommendations for easier beginner patterns? I downloaded a few “beginner” patterns and I feel like they’re still a little loaded !
Please let me know the best way to get into this hobby and enjoy it! I need a dummies guide !