How to smock, Cable, wave, trellis, and stem stitches

Here s an explanation of how to do the basic stitches in geometric English smocking cable, wave, trellis, and stem stitches. I know the popular needle for smocking is a crewel, but I prefer to use a medium to large size sharp needle. VIDEO BREAKDOWN: Intro: 00:0000:22 How to prepare embroidery floss: 00:222:18 Holding rows vs smocking rows: 2:182:30 Tying thread to work: 2:302:50 Cable stitch: 2:504:42 Untwisting floss: 4:425:05 Wave stitch: 5:056:04 Trellis stitch: 6:047:14 Tying off: 7:147 br, br,