Embroidery Patterns.
This is the book’s accompanying website. You’ll find download links for a printable version of the Embroidery as well as the instructions and links to De-ann’s videos.
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Click here to download page 1 of the printable PDF version of the Embroidery Patterns.
Use these to trace the patterns on to fabric. A video showing the technique is linked at the bottom of this page. |
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Click here to download page 2 of the printable PDF version of the Embroidery Patterns.
Use these to trace the patterns on to fabric. A video showing the technique is linked at the bottom of this page. |
Pattern
Trace the pattern on to the fabric.
De-ann’s method is included at the bottom of this page as a video on her YouTube channel.
Fabric
The fabric used: 100% white cotton.
Backing Fabric
A second layer of white cotton fabric was used to add substance to the top layer of fabric. It also helps the embroidery thread at the back of the work from showing through.
Note: trace the pattern on to a single layer of fabric. Then add the backing fabric.
Hoop Size
A small hoop, eg, five inches for each design.
Thread
Use 1-2 strands of stranded cotton embroidery thread.
Needles used – Milward Sharp No. 4 and Hemline Embroidery/Crewel Gold Eye needle size 5.
Note: satin stitches or small straight stitches can be used instead of French knots if preferred.
Robin
Body & Head
Satin stitch – red.
Satin stitch – light grey.
Satin stitch – brown.
Satin stitch – wheat.
Satin stitch – cream.
Beak – satin stitch – brown.
Eye – satin stitch – black. Single stitch – white.
Legs – back stitch – wheat.
Branch – stem stitch – light grey.
Leaves – satin stitch – light grey.
Small circles – French knots – white.
Winter Cherry Flower
Petals – satin stitch – pink.
Flower centre – satin stitch – yellow.
Small circles – French knots – pink.
Stem – stem stitch – green.
Leaves – satin stitch – green.
Thistle
Thistle head – back stitches & straight stitches – purple & lilac.
Stem – back stitches – green.
Leaves – back stitches – green.
Christmas Rose (Hellebore)
Petals – satin stitch – pink.
Anthers – pistil stitch – yellow.
Flower centre – satin stitch – yellow.
Small circles – French knots – yellow.
Stem – whipped running stitch – green.
Leaves – satin stitch – green.
Poinsettia
Petals – satin stitch – red.
Flower centre – French knots – yellow & green.
Leaves – satin stitch – green.
Small circles – French knots – yellow & green.
Holly
1-2 strands of stranded cotton thread.
2 strands of green metallic thread.
Leaves – satin stitch – one half green &
one half green metallic.
Berries – satin stitch – red.
Small circles – French knots – red.
Knitting Patterns
The white egg cosy was knitted with white double knit yarn. The Thistle style egg cosy was knitted with purple, lilac and green double knit yarn.
White Egg Cosy
You will need:
White double knit yarn.
Knitting needles size 4.5mm (UK 7. US 7).
A large eye sewing needle.
Method:
Cast on 28 stitches.
Knit 4 rows of rib (knit 2, purl 2).
Knit 14 rows of stocking stitch (knit row, purl row).
Reduce – knit 2, knit 2 together, repeat across the row (21 stitches).
Purl 1 row.
Reduce – k2, k2 tog, across the row. (16 sts).
Purl 1 row.
Reduce – k2, k2 tog, across the row. (12 sts).
Thread the remaining 12 stitches on to a piece of yarn using a large eye needle.
Pull the stitches tight to gather the top of the egg cosy.
Secure the top with a few stitches on the inside of the cosy. Leave a tail of yarn to stitch the sides of the cosy together.
Turn the cosy right side out and turn up the cuff.
Use yarn to stitch a small pom pom to the top of the egg cosy.
Thistle Style Egg Cosy
You will need:
Purple, lilac and green double knit yarn.
Knitting needles size 4.5mm (UK 7. US 7).
A large eye sewing needle.
Method:
Cast on 28 stitches using the green yarn.
Knit 4 rows of rib (knit 2, purl 2).
Change to the purple yarn.
Knit 10 rows of stocking stitch (knit row, purl row).
Change to the lilac yarn. (Change the yarn on a knit row).
Knit 4 rows of stocking stitch.
Reduce – knit 2, knit 2 together, repeat across the row (21 stitches).
Purl 1 row.
Reduce – k2, k2 tog, across the row. (16 sts).
Purl 1 row.
Reduce – k2, k2 tog, across the row. (12 sts).
Thread the remaining 12 stitches on to a piece of yarn using a large eye needle.
Pull the stitches tight to gather the top of the egg cosy.
Secure the top with a few stitches on the inside of the cosy. Leave a tail of yarn to stitch the sides of the cosy together.
Turn the cosy right side out.
Use yarn to stitch a lilac pom pom to the top of the egg cosy.
Additionally – click here to see threads De-ann likes to use.
