Stitch Guides

Cancer

Cancers are known to be moody, loyal, controlling, and nurturing. They love to keep traditional alive.

About the Zodiac Collection

Beginners, Start Here

If you're new-to-needlepoint or a little rusty, start by checking out the getting started guide and deep dives on three basic stitches.

Getting Started GuideBasic Tent Stitches

Needlepoint Horoscopes

We collaborated with a stitch expert and world-class finisher to create horoscopes that predict the decorative stitches, yarn upgrades, and finishing possibilities for your zodiac canvas.

Zodiac Stitchalong

Starry Stitch Plan

When I start any needlepoint project, I always have a general stitch plan. It’s a simple but powerful tool that helps determine how to tackle a project.

Having this always gives me the confidence to start making changes to the original design and add in extra fibers or decorative stitches.

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If you have purchased a Stitch Kit and would like a PDF of this stitch plan or an extra copy of your stitch chart, email info@spider-spun.com

Extra Cancer Inspiration

If you want to take your stitching to the next level, here are a few upgrade ideas. Great for ambitious beginners, intermediate and advanced stitchers.

These suggestions are based on the typical attributes of your star sign. After all, Cancers are known to be moody, loyal, controlling, and nurturing. They love to keep traditional alive.