Two basic versions of cross-stitch. A, Suturing starts on far side of repair and proceeds toward operator. Simple overlap of each preceding grasp by approximately 50% automatically produces weave pattern without need for special needle passages. Symmetric placement of grasps (used here for clarity) is unnecessary in actual practice. Grasp size, overlap, and distance to tendon edge can be adapted to needs as suturing progresses. B, Suturing starts on near side of repair; overlapping is unnecessary.