Many stitches build off of the back stitch, so this is a great one to have in your repertoire! At first glace, the back stitch looks very similar to the straight stitch, but it's actually a series of straight stitches being worked in a back and forth motion - which is how it got its name!

This is the most basic embroidery stitch, and possibly the most necessary stitch to learn in the beginning so you can get a feel for bringing the needle in and out through the fabric. Many of the stitches you'll learn build off of the straight stitch.