Byzantine Stitch is a diagonal zigzag stitch. In this version of the Byzantine Stitch, stitches span over two canvas intersections on a true diagonal. This is the reverse of a regular Byzantine Stitch, so stitches will angle towards the upper left. Find the original by clicking here. This is a very busy stitch, so use it sparingly. The example above was stitched in Silk and Ivory. Shop that thread by clicking here.