The textured effect of this Broderie Anglaise stitch comes from elongated stitches. Extra loops are wrapped around the working needle and drawn through the stitch together as a group. On the next row, the extra loops are dropped and then the magic happens. All the elongated stitches are worked together to create the sweeping effect. Surrounding this textured stitch with ribs gives it a little stretch and makes it perfect for fingerless gloves.