The model for Weeds and Wildflowers was stitched by Cindy Liu. This listing is for a Pattern Keeper friendly PDF of Weeds and Wildflowers, a counted cross stitch pattern by The Artsy Housewife. Please check your email for a link to download the pattern after purchase. I do not sell paper charts, but many lovely needlework shops do carry my designs as paper charts. If you need help finding a shop you can reach out to me. NOTE: This is a collaboration between Evertote, myself, and Roxy Floss Co. Evertote will have the exclusive right to sell paper copies of this pattern through November of 2024. The called for flosses are all by Roxy Floss Co and can be purchased at Evertote.ca - or use the DMC conversion I've provided. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CAROLINE!! You will receive a symbols over color version and a symbols only version with your purchase. Please feel free to email with any questions, comments, or helpful suggestions: theartsyhousewife [!at] gmail.com ***see last photo for stitch count and other details***
There is no pattern to go with these lovely stitched constellations from Miniature Rhino, but it wouldn’t be too hard to find a star chart for the constellations you want to stitch and make t…
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Although I know the Unicorn is a mythical beast, part of me still longs to believe that such a creature exists. Naturally, my Unicorn is a beautiful sleek white horse with flowing mane and tail and a spiral horn. It is proud and free and not to be captured. Unicorns are mentioned in the King James version of the Bible but it seems that the animal referred to was probably an aurochs which, when seen in profile appears to have a single horn. The royal Danish throne was reputed to be made of unicorn horns though it is now fairly certain that the horns came from narwhal. Drinking vessels were also made from the horns of unicorns because it was believed that they would neutralise poison. Unicorns appear in heraldry across Europe. The Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom depicts a lion and a unicorn. According to The Oxford Dictionary of Nursery Rhymes, edited by Iona and Peter Opie, the old nursery rhyme, ‘The lion and the unicorn’, reflects the legendary antagonism between these two creatures ‘in many countries through many ages’ and ‘is mentioned in the earliest English natural history books.’ Traditionally it is believed to refer to the amalgamation of the Royal Arms of Scotland with those of England when James VI of Scotland was crowned James I of England in 1603, following the death of Queen Elizabeth I. It was alluded to by Lewis Carroll in ‘Through the Looking Glass’. Previously, the Arms of Scotland portrayed two unicorns but after the union one unicorn was replaced by a lion. The unicorn has the form of a horse but with cloven hooves, a lion’s tail and a goat’s beard. It wears a crown around its neck attached to a broken golden chain, indicating that it was once restrained but broke free and will not be captured again. The Scottish version of the Arms shows the positions of the lion and the unicorn reversed. The lion and the unicorn Were fighting for the crown; The lion beat the unicorn All round about the town. Some gave them white bread, And some gave them brown; Some gave them plum cake And drummed them out of town. Thanks go to the Unique team of Denise Nesbitt and her Universally Urbane Unit of United hosts. Click here to see more Us.
This is a modern cross stitch pattern of "Cute Giraffe" for instantly downloadable after purchase, so you can start stitching right away! Embroider with pleasure and decorate your house with your beautiful works! Design 419. DMC colors: 18, 151 stitches wide x 170 stitches high Aida 14: 10.79" x 12.14" (27.41 x 30.84 cm) Aida 16: 9.44" x 10.62" (23.98 x 26.97 cm) Aida 18: 8.39" x 9.44" (21.31 x 23.98 cm) Dimensions of the pattern do not include the margins. You should add at least 3-4" (7-10 cm) on every side to draw up the embroidery. In this PDF pattern you will find: - a full-color cross stitch pattern with symbols on several pages for further printing, - a black and white cross stitch pattern with symbols on several pages for further printing, - a DMC color floss legend. Buy 2 get 1 free* – add 3 patterns to your cart and enter the code BUY2GET1FREE Or just follow the link http://etsy.me/2AhKWsg Buy 3 get 2 free* – add 5 patterns to your cart and enter the code BUY3GET2FREE Or just follow the link http://etsy.me/2jFJngB Buy 5 get 5 free* – add 10 patterns to your cart and enter the code BUY5GET5FREE Or just follow the link http://etsy.me/2B9NLsr *No waiting! Instant download of your files after the payment is confirmed! It is important to know. This is a pattern, a digital product. No physical product will be sent to you. This material is intended solely for personal use and can not be transferred or sold in any way. Please note that all Lovemeoks Embroidery patterns are copyright protected, and are for personal use only. They cannot be reproduced, copied, or distributed without my express knowledge and permission. Thank you very much! Happy stitching! © Lovemeoks Embroidery, 2023. All rights reserved.
Find Small Joys is a delightful cross stitch kit with an everyday reminder to look for joy. This kit comes with everything you need: 14-count white aida fabric, floss, hoop, needle and stitching chart.Great for beginnersDesigned and made in Portland OR with our partners at Budgiegoods.PRODUCT DETAILSThe finished size is approximately 7.75"x10.5"All packaging is recyclable and/or reusable.Designed by Lisa, made into a pattern and product by Lauren at Budgiegoods.All work copyrighted © by Lisa Congdon.SHIPPINGAll shipping envelopes and boxes are chosen with both the safe transport of your item(s) and it’s environmental impact in mind. Responsibly harvested papers, recycled, recyclable and reusable materials are used as much as possible. We are a two person operation who carefully pack your orders throughout the week. While most orders ship quickly, please allow up to a week, as sometimes we get a lot of orders, and we get a little backed up. The most common turnaround time for orders to ship is 2-5 days. If you need something super quickly, please message us and we will see if we can help!INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: International orders usually take 1-4 weeks to arrive from our ship date. Once it leaves the U.S.P.S. we have no tracking until it is delivered by your local service. FEES: Some countries charge an import or custom’s fee. Please be aware of your country’s rules before you place your order. We cannot predict, nor are we responsible for the fees incurred by your country's postal service.
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Are you a human female? Do you suffer from a deficiency in testosterone that renders you unable to grow a mustache? Are you feeling excluded by the facial hair fest that is Movember? The month in which men raise awareness of men's health issues such as prostate and testicular cancer by growing mustaches? ****** Sign up for the free newsletter! Exclusive charts and printables starting July 2013 Click Here****** Cancer, even those of exclusively male anatomy, affects EVERYONE. I have a male partner, a dad, a brother, uncles, cousins, and friends who all could be faced with prostate or testicular cancer. So why am I excluded in this effort to raise awareness? Simply because, as a female, I can't grow a mustache. Bet you never guessed that my soap box was quite so ready to hand. For some reason it is OK to talk about "saving the boobies" (ugh seriously I thought people would be more concerned with saving lives) but not OK to talk about saving the penises. Which is too bad because I am working on a penis themed sampler. Classy. If you are a fella grow that 'tache. If you are testosteronically challenged why don't you stitch up this super soup strainer sampler and raffle it off at the end of the month at your office or church or whatever and donate the proceeds to the cancer charity of your choice. Share it! Pin it! Tweet it! Thanks for sharing! I totally stole this from 157 websites. Really. I needed a picture of a mustache and google images came back with this template that must have been posted by everyone and their mother. I have no idea where it came from originally which makes it pretty much public domain. Plus it's for a good cause. Get over yourself. Right click and save as peoples.
Stitch a fun project and have a laugh with these funny cross stitch ideas. Find the perfect pattern for your sense of humor.
If you do a lot of electronic work, it may be handy to keep a color-coded resistor chart nearby. Becky Stern of Adafruit has you covered with this cross stitch sampler. You can find her pattern at the link. Link -via Geekosystem...
{INSTANT FILE DOWNLOAD} ★ Once payment is confirmed, you will receive an email from Etsy containing the file download link for your order. You can also access your downloadable files in the purchases section of your Etsy account. { WHAT YOU GET } ★ Pattern with an example of the completed pattern, suggested floss list (DMC colors), and a full-color pattern chart with symbols ★ Basic cross stitch instructions { PATTERN DETAILS } ★ Full cross stitches only - perfect for any skill level ★ Design measures 4.93" W x 4.86" H (12.5 x 12.3 cm) when stitched on 14 ct. Aida ★ Will fit in a 7" hoop (17.8 cm) when stitched on 14 ct. Aida ★ Uses 2 colors If you have questions about this pattern, please ask before placing your order. Due to the electronic nature of the pattern, refunds are not available. You can find more of my designs here: http://www.shopdeliciousthreads.etsy.com. Happy stitching! © Jennifer Sabri My patterns are for personal use only. Copies are not to be distributed to others. Finished items created from my patterns may be given as gifts, but are not to be sold for profit.
In 2014 I gave myself a personal challenge: design one crochet scarf per month. This is the 3rd design, hence it is March! For the March scarf I decided on a lengthways design. It takes a little time to get started and you need a little care when counting your foundation chain (stitch markers help). Once you have completed the foundation you will find it works up quickly, with 15 rows, a neat edging border and a fancy trim at either end. Of course you do not need to add the fancy trim, if you prefer it plain (possibly for a man) then a simple edging of double crochet (US single crochet) would be neat. The design incorporates a crossed treble (US crossed double crochet) which is one of my favourite stitches, because of this I class it as intermediate. It works best with a yarn with good drape - I used one with a high silk content (Dazzling by The Natural Dye Studio). It requires about 400m of 4 ply yarn. It is written In English and US crochet terms and is charted.
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Male tears cross stitch pattern pdf - - - - - - - - - - - - • DMC colors: 6 • Size: 49w x 71h stitches • Aida 14 count, 8.89w x 12.88h cm / 3.5w x 5.1h in • Aida 11 count, 11.31w x 16.39h cm / 4.5w x 6.5h in • Aida 16 count, 7.78w x 11.27h cm / 3.1w x 4.4h in • Aida 18 count, 6.91w x 10.02h cm / 2.7w x 3.9h in - - - - - - - - - - - - Instant download PDF of xstitch pattern: - only full cross stitches; - main picture for your reference; - full color chart with symbols; - black chart with symbols; - legend for DMC thread. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Hope you found something new to add to your collection! Check out the rest of our items at: AlitonEmbroidery.etsy.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - COPYRIGHT Please do not use PDF or printed version of my patterns for reselling. Also the representation on any free web resource is prohibited. Please understand me as the owner. If you have something to discuss please contact me. I’m opened for dialog. PAYMENT At the moment I accept PayPal payment only. You are able to pay with your credit/debit card with PayPal also (no registering on PayPal is required). SHIPPING It is free. This is a downloading of digital file. REFUNDS AND EXCHANGES Please make sure you buy a digital pattern in PDF format. This is a not finished project. This is a pattern that shows how to make the finished project with your own hands. In case you are not happy with the pattern you get, please let me know and I will do my best to fix the problem and help.
Here you will find blackwork fill patterns and repeating patterns. Click on the pattern to get a printable jpeg image. Catherine's Window Merlin Motif Fill Variations Snowflake Fill Peavine Easter Chicks This repeating pattern can be made as large or as small as you wish. Add as many little peepers as you like, too! Waves This is a nice repeating pattern that you can adapt to any size. It is a reverseable pattern. It can be stitched many ways, giving you all kinds of color options as well. Outsourced This is a nice vertical border or large area fill.
Love working with your hands? Give hand embroidery a try! In this comprehensive beginner’s class, expert Kat McTee walks you through the basics from choosing fabrics and floss to hooping up and crafting 19 beautiful stitches. Learn to create a gorgeous sampler as you master a range of key techniques, including how to work with letters, numbers and finished garments, finish flat embroidery and more.As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. This means that we may receive a small commission when you purchase products through the links on this website.
Set of 5 Funny - Ofice cross stitch pattern PDF for instant download You might like also https://www.etsy.com/listing/1304875680 pattern 1: • DMC colors: 6 • Size: 128w × 120h stitches • Aida 14 count Stitched Area: 9-1/4 inches (23.2cm) wide by 8-1/2 inches (21.8cm) high pattern 2: • DMC colors: 8 • Size: 132w × 134 stitches • Aida 14 count, 9-1/2 inches (23.9cm) x 9-1/2 inches (24.3cm) pattern 3: • DMC colors: 8 • Size: 132 w × 126 stitches • Aida 14 count Stitched Area: 9-1/2 inches (23.9cm) wide by 9 inches (22.9cm) high pattern 4: • DMC colors: 3 • Size: 125 w × 101 stitches • Aida 14 count, 9 inches (22.7cm) x 7-1/4 inches (18.3cm) pattern 5: • DMC colors: 8 • Size: 132 w × 126 stitches • Aida 14 count Stitched Area: 9-1/2 inches (23.9cm) wide by 9 inches (22.9cm) high YOUR ORDER INCLUDES 1 ZIPP file which contains 2 PDFs for each pattern Color symbol chart in two sizes: - color chart in a single page for comfortably using from tablet or mobile - color, symbol and color+symbol chart on several pages ready to print with color symbol legend, small sample, DMC floss list, approx. skeins usage This Listing is a charted cross stitch pattern. The digital PDF file is instantly available for download following purchase. The finished cross stitch shown in the photos is for demonstration purposes only ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ You might also ♥ Others cross stitch patterns: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CrossStitchTraveler Special Promo Get -50% when you buy 6 patterns. Your discount applied by checkout. Please note that discounts from different promotions are not combined. • ABOUT INSTANT DOWNLOAD. Downloads are available once your payment is confirmed. All patterns created by me are copyrighted and are for personal use only! Not allowed sales patterns. I am not responsible for any sales elsewhere Due to their nature as electronic files, PDF patterns cannot be returned. But please feel free to convo me if you have any questions about this pattern
Stars 'n Stripes 'n Scraps Quilt (queen size--just finished Sun 3/13/16) Answering the question--what to do with all those lovely fabric scraps? I'm still pecking away at my fabric scrap piles, building as many scrappy queen size quilts as I can by May, then I'll switch to building purses, baby quilts, table runners, and pot holders. I am full speed in my commitment to reduce 3 big bins of scraps, mostly 2.5" strips. I have a fourth bin full of 1.5" strips - and here's what those 1.5" strips made in the past: a decorative pocket for a soft luggage, this travel bag is 22 x 22. and I make other soft luggage out of upholstery material--oh yeah, got a big bin full of upholstery material scraps. Here are a couple pics of the soft luggage the small cotton fabric scraps I build these . . . little padded pouches with metal swivel clasp to carry cell phone or eye glasses. and rope baskets that are cool seriously, it takes a full day to make one of these. I wrap fabric strips around 1/4" cotton clothesline rope to create a disc (bottom of the basket), then I start nudging the disc upwards with my left hand to build the wall while I stitch. A zig zag stitch holds firmly. Ok, ok back to photos of current quilt Stars 'n Stripes 'n Scraps . . . my signature free hand edge to edge quilting "Feather Bouquet" I confess, even after doing the last three quilts--I made only a dent in the scrap piles. Ah, oh well. I'll keep sewing 'n sewing. I'm sure I mentioned one more scrap pile of 1" wide or less strips and short lengths?? I give them to my friend Jerry who uses all the colorful bits in beautiful rag rugs he looms. They are gorgeous! Here's the half way point of long arm quilting process. Lots of color loading quilt (floating quilt) After removing the quilt from the frame, I cut away excess batting and backing, square the quilt, sew 400+ inches of fabric binding, install the binding, then sit for 5-6 hours turning the binding and hand stitch. It's not complicated work. Its time consuming, but relaxing. I'll drop in more photos later. Right now, I'm going to take a nap. Talk to you later.
Lately, I’ve been playing around with different ways of shaping a shawl, intending to create a more flexible kind of shape that still can highlight a lace edging. “Asking for Roses” is a narrow crescent, shaped with short rows, allowing a gentle curve to hug the shoulders, while draping gracefully around the neck. It’s a longer and narrower shape than most designs that use this kind of yardage, and I hope you find it fun to knit and flattering to wear. The name is borrowed from a Robert Frost poem. Frost writes about an abandoned house amidst a garden of roses, and two lovers on a walk. In my mind, I can see Mary wearing this as she goes up to the open door, to inquire of the ghosts within. Asking for Roses begins by knitting the lace edging along the long curved edge. The stitch pattern involves regular decreases when working Rows 15 - 18. This helps establish the curved edge. Then, stitches are worked across the length of the lace, picking up stitches as necessary along the side edges. The flattened circular shaping is accomplished with a series of short rows, worked in stockinette. Finally, eyelet details and an icord bindoff finish the top edge of the shawl. Pattern provided in both charted and written form. ERRATA In Version 1.0 and 1.1, the instructions on the chart are correct, but do not perfectly match the written instructions. In the written instructions, some of the decreases are reversed. Here’s the correct written instructions, with the corrected bits in bold: Row 1: Sl 1, k1, k2tog, k4, yo, k1, yo, k4, SSK, k1, k2tog, k4, yo, k1, yo, k4, SSK to last 2 sts, k2. Row 3: Sl 1, k1, k2tog, k3, yo, k3, yo, k3, SSK, k1, k2tog, k3, yo, k3, yo, k3, SSK to last 2 sts, k2. Row 5: Sl 1, k2tog, k3, yo, k5, yo, k3, SK2P, k3, yo, k5, yo to last 6 sts, k3, SSK, k1. Row 7: Sl 1, k2tog, k2, yo, k7, yo, k2, SK2P, k2, yo, k7, yo to last 5 sts, k2, SSK, k1. Row 9: Sl 1, k2tog, k1, yo, k3, yo, SK2P, yo, k3, yo, k1, SK2P, k1, yo to last 13 sts, k3, yo, SK2P, yo, k3, yo, k1, SSK, k1. Row 11: Sl 1, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, SSK, k1, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, SK2P, yo to last 14 sts, k3, yo, SSK, k1, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, SSK, k1. Row 13: OK as written Row 15: Sl 1, k2tog, k3, yo, SSK, k1, k2tog, yo, k3, SK2P, k3 to last 11 sts, yo, SSK, k1, k2tog, yo, k3, SSK, k1. Row 17: Sl 1, k2tog, k3, yo, SK2P, yo, k3, SK2P to last 12 sts, k3, yo, SK2P, yo, k3, SSK, k1. In Version 1.0 of the pattern, Row 15 incorrectly says to work until the last 10 sts. It should be 11 sts. This has been fixed in Version 1.1.
Suitable for single crochet, Tunisian stitch, Entrelac and c2c (corner-to-corner). If using the c2c (corner-to-corner) method and a 4.5mm crochet hook, you will find that a 4 x 4" square works out to approximately a 6 x 6 set of c2c stitches. Single crochet will, of course, come out smaller and cross-stitch - smaller still. If working c2c, start in the bottom right-hand corner and work diagonally (i.e. start with 1-1 (towards the right), then move to 2-2 (work towards the left "i.e. the bottom of the pattern"). For a great tutorial on how to work the c2c stitch, go to YouTube and search for "corner to corner crochet crowd": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNrS4s5C8vc Note: The white grid markers in the pattern provide a grid reference for you to work from - assisting you in keeping count of your stitches. Additional Note: No wool quantities or colour shades or dye lots are included in this pattern. The aim is to provide full creative license to the user of this pat
Unique Standard DMC colour chart pattern - 500 colours. This DMC chart includes all 500 colours from the standard range but also has a uniquely designed and created banner for both parts of the pattern. It is designed over two sides to bring together the full 500 colours. It is both unique with its custom wording at the top of each page but has been designed to allow you to incorporate it into two picture frames or... as a cushion or any other way your creativity allows. Have you ever needed to find an alternative colour or want to change a colour in a pattern. This will allow you to scan over all of the colours to do exactly that. It will make a fantastic addition to your sewing room or where you sew. It was designed numerically rather than colour coded as it becomes more aesthetically pleasing and vibrant to to eye. The pattern is a pdf (you will not receive a hard copy of it) and it is an easy to follow pattern which means you can create this fantastic piece whether you are a beginner or advanced stitcher. It would also make a special kind present for someone as I originally created this for my sister, who adored it!! And due to the overwhelming interest (snippet of her post in the Cross Stitch Group we're in is included in the images!), I am now selling the design. If you have any questions, please do get in touch xx Happy Stitching! xx
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One of my favorite classes in college was Biological Psychology. In that class, we learned that there are biological reasons for everything we feel. Serotonin is thought to be the neurotransmitter that controls feelings of happiness. So, serotonin makes me happy, and this pattern will make you happy too! {INSTANT FILE DOWNLOAD} ★ Once payment is confirmed, you will receive an email from Etsy containing the file download link for your order. You can also access your downloadable files in the purchases section of your Etsy account. { WHAT YOU GET } ★ Pattern with an example of the completed pattern, suggested floss list (DMC colors), and a full-color pattern chart with symbols ★ Basic cross stitch instructions { PATTERN DETAILS } ★ Full cross stitches only - perfect for any skill level ★ Design measures 4.5" W x 5" H (11.4 x 12.7 cm) when stitched on 14 ct. Aida ★ Will fit in a 7" hoop (17.8 cm) when stitched on 14 ct. Aida ★ Uses 2 colors If you have questions about this pattern, please ask before placing your order. Due to the electronic nature of the pattern, refunds are not available. You can find more of my designs here: http://www.shopdeliciousthreads.etsy.com. Happy stitching! © Jennifer Sabri My patterns are for personal use only. Copies are not to be distributed to others. Finished items created from my patterns may be given as gifts, but are not to be sold for profit.
Take the guesswork out of combining colors! This collection of coordinating DMC embroidery floss is just right for hand embroidery, cross stitch, and other needlework and craft projects. Containing 8 full skeins, It's also a great a way to build your stash. We hand selected this floss color palette using a gorgeous photo as our inspiration. This color palette is a Stitched Modern exclusive, so you will only find it here! This color collection has one skein each of the following colors: DMC 347 - Very Dark Salmon DMC 356 - Medium Terracotta DMC 815 - Medium Garnet DMC 833 - Light Golden Olive DMC 3808 - Ultra Very Dark Turquoise DMC 3810 - Dark Turquoise DMC 3811 - Very Light Turquoise DMC 3846 - Light Bright Turquoise Be sure to check out our full collection of DMC color palettes for even more color inspiration!
This Kutch Embroidery Maltese Cross is beautiful and you can find the very easy to follow step by step tutorial here. Maltese Cross Embroidery Stitch Tutorial… Read More...
Named after a beautiful mountain village in British Columbia, Canada. You can find the matching scarf here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/seton-portage-scarf and the matching cowl here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/seton-portage-cowl Finished Measurements 48.5cm (19”) unstretched circumference; 21.5cm (8.5”) height (folded brim, after blocking) Gauge 19 sts and 29.5 rnds = 4” (10cm) over Chart A (blocked) Needles US 6 (4mm) and US 7 (4.5mm), 16”(40cm) long circular needle, US 7 (4.5mm) double-pointed needles (OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE) Yarn Nurtured by Julie Asselin, 100% Fine Wool (Rambouillet, Targhee, Merino); 118m (130yds)/56g; 119m (156yds) 70g used Colorways: Irma Notions: tapestry needle, stitch marker Instructions: Chart and written instructions are available.
Let's continue learning how to stitch dimensional flowers! This time we will take a look at cast-on stitch and how to use it to work pretty floral motifs. First of all, cast-on stitch is quite similar to bullion knot both in way of working (well, just to some extent) and in ways of using. So, if you don't know yet what is a bullion knot and how to work it, I recommend checking the linked post. By the way, choosing a needle is one more reason why cast-on stitch and bullion knot can be considered distant cousins. As you know, bullion knot requires using Milliners needle, or a needle remotely similar (yes, there are suitable ones, I've used some) with a long thin shaft and narrow eye. The same goes for cast-on stitch. Although the loops aren't wrapped around the shaft as tightly as in the case with bullion knot, still, Milliners needle or its substitutes will serve greatly to make the process as smooth as possible. Today we will learn how to work cast-on stitch and see two ways of making flowers with its help. Cast-on stitch tutorial So, first, you need to make a stitch from one point to another, the distance between these points determining the length of the stitch. Then bring the needle up in the same hole from where it first emerged (or the one next to it if it is hard to bring the needle up without catching the thread with your needle's tip). Actually, in some tutorials, you will see the needle lying on the surface of the fabric, but I find it easier when it stands upright. Now the trickiest part of the whole process. Making a loop. For that, bring your finger under the working thread and then make a rolling motion, bringing the fingertip down. When you do that, the working thread stays wrapped around the finger, forming the loop. Unfortunately, I couldn't take the picture of the movement as one of the hands was occupied by the camera. But here is a nice youtube tutorial: video tutorial. Basically, this is the essential part of the process. If your cast-on stitch doesn't work, you might be doing something wrong in this step. So be careful! 1. The loop around your finger will look like that. Look closely how the thread crosses there. 2. Now slide the loop down the needle's shaft. 3. Pull the thread, so that the loop sits on the shaft comfortable and cozy. 4. Then add as many loops as you need on top of each other. The number of loops can be different, depending on the shape of the final stitch you want to achieve. Fortunately, if you work the stitch with the needle standing upright – you don't really need to count the loops. Just bend the needle down a little and compare if it fits the length of the stitch. The more loops you cast on the needle, the more arched will be the stitch. 5. When you decide that the number of loops is enough, pull the needle through them. 6. And anchor your stitch at the ending point of the stitch. Here is the final look of the cast-on stitch. A couple of tips: In step 4 you can notice the forming of a rib, which is also most likely to start spiraling. This is not very good. I mean, it is not really harmful for the stitch per se, but if you pull the thread before adjusting the rib in one straight line, you will have some trouble with fixing the stitch and giving it a proper look. So, remember: before pulling the needle through, adjust the loops so that the rib is one straight line. You might notice that sometimes the rib of the cast-on stitch is a little wavy, and sometimes it is absolutely even. The “wavy” thingy happens when some loops have a larger gap between each other than the other ones. I caught an example so look at the picture below. This gap makes results in the “wave”. If you don't want any waves you need to adjust every loop, making sure all of them sit evenly on the shaft. And if you like this wavy effect, you can allow yourself to be sloppier when casting the loops and not mind the difference in the gaps. The arrow shows you the gap between the stitches that results in a little wave in the final stitch. Also, note how the rib forms a straight line here. Now, if you cut the distance between the starting and ending points of the stitch but keep the higher number of loops... You will get a very arched tiny stitch. Doesn't it remind you of a flower petal? Add a couple more and get a pretty flower :) Cast-on stitch rose And now the star of this post: the gorgeous cast-on stitch rose! 1. Outline the shape of your future rose and divide the circle into 5 parts. The first stitch will start at the point 1 and end at point 3. Note that you need to skip one point! 2. The next stitch, or petal, starts at point 2 and ends at point 4. Note that the start of the stitch is situated inside the curve of the previous stitch, somewhere in the middle of it. 3. The last petal starts at point 5 and ends at point 1, behind the first stitch. If needed, you can bend the first stitch a little to open more space. 4. For the next “level” you can use 4 points like the ends of a square. Again, as you stitch, skip one point every time, and start the petals in the middle of the curve of the previous one. 5. The four points strategy creates a very pretty spiral! 6. You can fill the small space in the center with tiny arcs of cast-on stitch, like I demonstrated before. That's all! Hope you enjoyed and will try to incorporate this stitch in your next project :) And we are going to learn one more stitch for a dimensional flower this week. I wonder if you can guess which one? 🤔
Cross-stitch is a wonderful medium for needlework art, but what if you want to use something other than a pre-made pattern or kit? Perhaps you have a picture of a pet or a unique drawing to adapt.
Formerly the TTL Mystery Shawl 2017, Fugue in Mosaic Minor is a two-color asymmetrical triangle. I recommend a solid or near solid yarn for both colors. I do not recommend highly variegated yarns for this pattern. If you’re feeling adventuresome, try playing around with 3 colors. Have a look at the projects on Ravelry for some ideas of alternate color placements.The pattern contains both charts and written instructions for the stitch patterns.
