Also known as: basque loop stitch, knotted loop stitch, knotted pearl

stitch
This stitch is worked from right to left and has a wider base with the knot
falling on the stitch line. It looks like a barbed knotted stitch. Traditionally
basque loop is used with basque stitch (of chain stitch family).
This stitch follows a close technical similarity to the reversed palestrina
stitch. And therefore, this stitch is also often confused as being another
name for the reversed palestrina stitch. But, my research led me to a
different conclusion. Though there are technical similarities in the way the
knot is tied, the way they begin makes a difference between both. As a
result, in reversed palestrina stitch, it is not possible for the vertical legs
to extend on either side of the knot, as it is possible in this stitch (see
fig.6). This is the main visual difference.
I will be working between two stitch lines to demonstrate this stitch. This
stitch is worked from right to left.
.

Fig 1: Bring the needle out through A, a

Fig 2: Now, take the needle under

point that lies between the two stitch lines.

the stitch A-B, without plucking

Then, take the needle in through B and

the fabric underneath.

bring out through C, as shown. Both these

points lie right above and below A, and on

the stitch lines.

.

Fig 3: Then, take the needle under the

Fig 4: Continue this process by

stitch A-B again, as shown. This finishes the

taking the needle in through D and

knot.

bringing out through E, on both

stitch lines.

Fig 5: Do the knotting process and keep

Fig 6: A finished row of knotted

with the procedure for the entire row.

pearl stitch would look like this.