Stockinette is a wonderful stitch that is easy to learn, simple to work, and beautiful to behold. But perhaps best of all is that it is also a perfect grid for embroidery! This document contains  a chart for adding an intricate embroidered flower to your knitting. My source of inspiration for this pattern is the Franz Donat Large Book of Textiles, originally published in the 19th century. The stitch can also be seen in Japanese Kogin and Estonian Roosimine. As I have studied the art of embroidery, I have been fascinated by how stitching can be a common bond that unites us throughout time and across cultures. The instructions for this motif are charted and accompanied by succinct directions on execution. If you need additional assistance reading your knitted stitches, please visit my website, bloomhandmadestudio.com, for in-depth tutorials on adding embroidery to stockinette and my class schedule. This stunning stitch pattern can be applied most knitted fabrics. For patterns designed with embroidery in mind, please visit my website, bloomhandmadestudio.com. For the latest happenings in my studio, new patterns and discount codes, please sign up for my newsletter on my website.

Here are 7 essential hand embroidery knots you should know.

I found some more examples of french knots being used to create wonderful textural and colour effects: one of my own from my recycle4real challenge in 2011: this was the 13th project of 52. It was …

Hi all! This post includes everything you need to know about the MCM Throw, a crochet pattern for a geometric throw blanket made of 9 identical squares inspired by mid-century wall art! Get the Lion Brand Kit here! Before we begin, here are some quick links for you: Find the PDF version on Ravelry,

Colonial knots are so versatile and I use them a lot in my embroidery. They look great in clusters of knots. But at the same time can add delicate details as single knots to all type of designs such as flower centres or to dot your I’s. Finishing and securing your Colonial Knot. If you

Hi all! This post includes everything you need to know about the MCM Throw, a crochet pattern for a geometric throw blanket made of 9 identical squares inspired by mid-century wall art! Get the Lion Brand Kit here! Before we begin, here are some quick links for you: Find the PDF version on Ravelry,

Hi all! This post includes everything you need to know about the MCM Throw (knit) pattern, a playful blanket made of 9 squares, inspired by mid-century art. This knitting pattern was designed after my MCM Throw (crochet) pattern from 2022 quickly gained popularity and became one of my all-time best-sellers. Now all you knitters can

Here are 7 essential hand embroidery knots you should know.

Today, just a quick little stitch tip to start your week off – and hopefully to make your embroidery quicker and easier! Last week, we talked about the back of embroidery projects and I shared three tips to help you keep the back neat when it matters. Among those tips, we looked at how to ...

The sweater is designed with lots of positive ease making it loose and boxy. It is knitted from the top and and involves simple stranded colourwork. The pattern also gives instructions for making it longer and the sleeves narrower.Tension: 9 ½ sts and 11 ½ rows to 10cm (4”) over patternYou will need 3 (3, 4) skeins of Mrs Moon Plump Superchunky in colour A (shown in Pavlava (main) photo & Blueberry Muffin) 3 (4, 5) skeins of Plump Superchunky in colour B (shown in Angelica (main) & Darjeeling) 1 (1, 2) skeins of Plump Superchunky in colour C (shown in Bon Bon (main) & Bubblegum)

At the end of last year I was able to teach a few ornament classes locally. It's always such great experience to learn from my students. Many of my felt ornament designs involve some basic embroidery stitches. One of my favorites is the French Knot. It's such a great little stitch for adding a touch

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Today I went looking for embroidered art in the pool in one of my favourite colours. I found some wonderful pieces of art. One photo is not really an embroidery, but I thought the photo of merwing's studio looked so inspiring and since it was green I had to allow it in my mosaic. And it shows a simple and good looking way of hanging your works in progress. If you want more inspiration for your craft room, there is a flickr group for this purpose as well. Happy crafting! Find out more about the individual photos in the mosaic: 1. Untitled, 2. The Beast in the woods., 3. embroidery swatch 3, 4. Stitch Detail, 5. With added french knot (WIP), 6. Travel Wallet - Front, 7. Meadow bird, flower detail, 8. Lappar, 9. 2 tikis, 10. leaf coasters., 11. biscornu, 12. Noah the Travelling Gnome, 13. #105, 14. #107", 15. studio3, 16. mini carrot the 4th closeup

Are these forests or embroideries? Sometimes, it's hard to tell.

How to tie a knot in thread using a quilters knot video tutorial and photo tutorial! (Hi! Want more sewing how to tutorials just like this? Then don’t forget to check out my other sewing how to tutorials or my free easy sewing projects!) This tutorial will be showing you how to tie a knot […]

French knots can be a bit tricky. Leading to a love or hate feeling. A couple of good tips will make sure you fall into the love camp!

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First things first, before you dive into your embroidery project, I’d like to show you how you can start and finish your embroidery thread to secure it. Traditionally using knots to start and finish your embroidery thread is a big no-no. And there are several reasons for this. Firstly the knot can show through your

At the end of last year I was able to teach a few ornament classes locally. It's always such great experience to learn from my students. Many of my felt ornament designs involve some basic embroidery stitches. One of my favorites is the French Knot. It's such a great little stitch for adding a touch

This month I've been covering hand embroidery knot stitches on StitchFloral. And although initially, I was going to talk only about basics, in the end, I couldn't stop myself from telling about the Chinese knot. Yeah, this mysterious guy which is often referred to as “Forbidden stitch”;) Actually, it is not that complicated to stitch. But as it's hardly ever included in the list of basic stitches and you can barely find it in stitch encyclopedias, I decided to make it the first one in the series “Upgrade your embroidery”. Chinese knot has many other names, among which Forbidden stitch and Peking knot are probably the most popular. I remember the moment I stumbled upon the name “Forbidden stitch” and being instantly attracted to it – the Chinese knew how to “sell” their special embroidery technique ;) It took me a while to find more information on it and learn how to work it. Neither of diagrams that I found on the web helped me personally, so in my case, I had to figure it out myself by trial and error. However, this stitch is really fun, so I feel like it would be a waste not to share it here! Let's see how to stitch Chinese knot. First, bring your needle up on the top of the fabric. Then you need to make a loop. This is a bit tricky, so please pay attention to the position of thread on the pictures below. Put the thread on top of your index finger and make one wrap by pulling the thread under the finger. Next, as you turn your finger to the left side and put on fabric, you leave a loop on its surface. You might be able to make this loop without the help of a finger, but I find this method easier. When the loop is ready, insert the needle at the same point where it first emerged from the backside, so that it is inside of the loop. Now, here's where the options are available and you can decide on which look you want your Chinese knot to have. If you tighten the twist a little by pulling the free tail of the thread and then pull the needle down through the fabric, you might get a knot like this. It is a closed, compact knot which resembles french and colonial knots from the distance, except that it is flatter. Or you can leave the loop a bit loose and in this case, your knot might actually take a form of a ring. The shape and size of the ring depend on how loose the loop is before you anchor it with a stitch. If you look up ancient Chinese embroideries with the Forbidden stitch, you might notice that it is used there as rings quite often. Needle workers used this stitch as a filling to cover certain areas of their embroideries. Worked closely to each other, Chinese knots in the form of rings give a fascinating, textured surface to embroidery. However, it is quite difficult to master the consistency of the “ring” shape. That's why currently this stitch is more often used in the following manner: When you work Chinese knots with 2-3 strands of thread in the needle and make the loops loose enough, it has a fun “fluffy” look. And the great news is that you don't have to make it exactly the same. Slight variety only makes it more fun! This simplified version of Chinese knot can be used for embroidering foliage on trees, plants with a great number of tiny flowers, birds feathering, fur and so on. It can look especially nice when worked with variegated thread!

Langues français, anglais, espagnol et danois Niveau Avancé Dimensions 60 x 66 cm (après blocage!) Contenu Le patron contient des explications écrites, des diagrammes pour l’Intarsia, une feuille de route écrite pour vous aider à vous repérer pour les changements de couleur, ainsi qu’un tutoriel sur l’Intarsia et le Jacquard. Techniques montage - maille endroit - maille envers - noppes - Intarsia - Jacquard - rabattre les mailles Matériel •70 g de Coton Pima couleur 1 (Saumon) - 100 g/212 m - chez We are knitters • 5-6 g (12 m) de Coton Pima couleur 2 (Noir) - 100 g/212 m - chez We are knitters • 18 g (36 m) de Coton Pima couleur 3 (Naturel) - chez We are knitters • 20 g (42 m) de Coton Pima couleur 4 (Saumon clair) - chez We are knitters • 70 g de Coton Pima couleur 5 (Aquamarine) - 100 g/212 m - chez We are knitters • 1 paire d’aiguilles 5 mm • 1 aiguille à laine, des ciseaux, des épingles et un support pour le blocage Language English, French, Spanish and Danish Level Advanced Measurements 60 x 66 cm (after blocking!) Content The pattern includes written instructions, diagrams, a roadmap to help you with the color work and to keep track of your progress, as well as a tutorial on Intarsia and Fair-isle. Techniques cast on - knit - purl - bobbles - Intarsia - Fair Isle - cast off Supplies •70 g of Pima Cotton color 1 (Salmon) - 100 g/212 m - from We are knitters • 5-6 g (12 m) of Pima Cotton color 2 (Black) - 100 g/212 m - from We are knitters • 18 g (36 m) of Pima Cotton color 3 (Natural) - from We are knitters • 20 g (42 m) of Pima Cotton color 4 (Light salmon) - from We are knitters • 70 g of Pima Cotton color 5 (Aquamarine) - 100 g/212 m - from We are knitters • 1 pair of 5 mm/8 US/6 UK knitting needles • 1 sewing needle, a pair of scissors, pins and a flat surface to block your knitting

French knot is, undoubtedly, the most popular knot stitch out there. But it has a “twin” - colonial knot. Jump in to explore the similarities and differences between the two! So, how do you stitch colonial knot? Many people fear it because it seems tricky. Me too, for a long time I used french knots exclusively and didn't even want to try the colonial one because it just seems difficult. But I was wrong! Once you “crack” the process, stitching colonial knots will go smoothly and fast. The most challenging in learning how to make colonial knots is understanding how the twists work. The principle of stitching it is the same as with french knots: you wrap the thread around the needle and pull the needle through the twists. But the twists work differently in the colonial knot. So, for the first step you need to bring the threaded needle up through the fabric. Then make a slight loop of the thread on the right side of where it emerged from the backside. And move your needle inside that loop. Note the placement of thread and the needle. It can be only like this, no options. Now, we pick the end of the thread and put it over the needle. Over the needle. My main problem when I learned colonial knot was that in this step I pulled the thread under the needle – it is a mistake. The thread must be basically lying on top of the needle with the free end of thread hanging on the right side. So, with these manipulations, you form an “8” with the thread, and the needle is inside the loops. Next, insert the needle into the point next to the place where it emerged on top of the fabric. And gently pull the longer end of the thread to tighten the twists a little. This is crucial! Always tighten the twists so that the knot has a nice shape (but don't overdo it, or it will difficult to pull the needle through). Then pull your needle through to the backside of the fabric. The resulting knot will look like this. French knot or colonial knot? Some call colonial knot a substitute for the french one. Although this term is not that clear to me because it's not like colonial knot can be used in some cases where the french one doesn't fit. Nor does it have any particular drawbacks where colonial knot, on the contrary, would shine. These two stitches are basically the twins. The difference in their appearance is barely visible in a close-up and if you look at them from a distance, they will look absolutely the same way. They also function the same way: they can be used as isolated dots or to fill in the shapes or as a quirky background. They are interchangeable. So, what's the difference? The technique. For some stitchers the way the colonial knot is worked is more attractive and easier. Appearance. The difference is really hardly noticeable, but I dare say that french knots are a bit “flatter”, while colonial knots are sturdier and stand more upright. It is highly subjective, but I find colonial knots easier to undo. Yes, sometimes, when I stitch the knots and I don't like the shape, I want to undo it. And if it is a french knot... well, I either put up with it, or desperately try to undo it while almost ruining the thread, or I cut it off, secure the thread on the backside and start again. While, when it comes to the colonial knot, I always can undo the knot pretty easily, with no harm to the thread. To sum it up: It's up to you to add colonial knot to your “stitches dictionary” or not, but I would recommend at least to try it out. It's worth a shot and it's not that difficult as it might seem at the first glance. Now that you know how to make a colonial knot, try it, maybe it will become your favorite!

Do you know the magic knot? If done correctly, this join does not fail and leaves a nearly invisible connection between old and new yarn!

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Here are some quick ways to begin embroidery threads securely, without leaving knots on the back of your work.