Embroider Monograms and Motifs on Your Knits
Mary Beth Temple
Class Preview
0:48
- In-depth Instruction; over 96 mins
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- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Intro and Materials
5:02
There are so many options for what you embroider with, and what to embroider on! I will go into more detail as we go through the class but in this session, we will cover the basics.
Duplicate Stitch
17:36
Duplicate stitch tells you what it is in its name! You will use a needle and yarn to duplicate an existing knit stitch in a different color to add an embroidered pattern. This is also a great trick to learn if you have knit a colorwork project and find a small error, you can use duplicate stitch instead of ripping back.
Common Embroidery Stitches
32:44
There is an endless variety of stitches you can use to embroider your knits, in this session we will go over some basic stitches, so you have a firm foundation for your project. These stitches include chain stitch, satin stitch, running stitch, back stitch, lazy daisy, and spiderweb.
Working with Stabilizers
15:03
I don’t always use stabilizers on knitwear, but there are some great options if you need to have your embroidery design pre-drawn and you are not going to freehand. In this session we will have some great tips on working with wash away stabilizers, so you don’t wind up with a sticky mess!
Embroidering on Knits
13:07
Now that we have learned some stitches and some options for preparation, let’s actually embroider on our knits!
Monogramming with Chain Stitch
12:03
If your social media is anything like mine, you see tons of creators chain stitching words or monograms on both hand knit and commercial sweaters. Here are some great tips for chain stitching, both with a tapestry needle and with a crochet hook.
Whether you are an avid hand knitter or a thrift store shopper with a penchant for knitwear, adding embroidery stitches and monograms to your knits can help transform an everyday piece into something unique to you. Learn some basic embroider stitches, ways to use them on knitted fabric without ruining your gauge (or your budget!) and how to quickly and beautifully add a personal touch with a monogram or phrase.
Mary Beth Temple
Mary Beth Temple is a long-time designer of knit, crochet and sewing patterns, and lover of any other type of craft that comes across her path! She can often be found crafting by the beach near her home in Wilmington, North Carolina, and makes no guarantees that there won’t be sand in her samples. With more than a dozen books to her name, Mary Beth is a prolific designer whose independent work can be found under her brand name Hooked for Life. You can check out her doings at HookedforLifePublishing.com/blog, and from there visit her various social media outlets.
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