How to Do Ainu Running Stitch – Easy Tutorial for Beginners

 The Ainu running stitch is a beautiful and rhythmic embroidery stitch that creates neat, geometric lines. It is commonly used in Ainu traditional designs and is perfect for borders, outlines, and simple patterns. In this post, I’ll guide you through how to do this stitch—and yes, a video tutorial is available for easier learning!

I learned this lovely stitch from Queenie, whose clear teaching made it so simple to follow.

Video tutorial Below

The Ainu running stitch is simple yet elegant. It adds a traditional touch to your embroidery and is easy enough for beginners to master.

Try it out, enjoy the process, and keep creating beautiful designs. Happy stitching!