Embroidery Stitches on Knits

 

Embroidered elements add a whimsical, feminine touch to classic cardigans and pullovers. (Note: Sections of the sweaters shown were reknit in lighter colors to make the step-by-steps easier to follow.)

Embroidery Stitches on Knits Fig. 1
Sewing on Beads
Using a length of sewing thread that matches the bead color, bring needle and thread from behind work, then insert a bead onto the needle, as shown.		 Fig. 2
Bring the needle and thread through the bead; continue to insert needle through fabric and bead several times until the bead is secure.
Fig. 3
French Knot
Thread yarn into a tapestry or yarn needle.With needle and yarn on wrong side of work, bring the yarn out at point A, as shown.		 Fig. 4
Wind the yarn twice around the needle, keeping
the needle close to the knitted fabric.		 Fig. 5
Turn needle approximately 90 degrees, holding twists in place. Reinsert needle at point A, pulling yarn gently to wrong side until knot is formed.

 

Embroidery Stitches on Knits Fig. 1
Straight Stitch
Bring yarn out at point A; insert needle at point B. Pull yarn to wrong side until a short horizontal
stitch is made. Do not pull too tightly.		 Fig. 2
Bring needle out at point C. Continue repeating from first step, keeping the desired space between the stitches even.
Fig. 3
Lazy Daisy Stitch
Thread the yarn into a tapestry or yarn needle. With needle and yarn on wrong side of work, bring the yarn out at point A, as shown.		 Fig. 4
Wrap yarn around to make a loop. Holding loop with left thumb, reinsert needle at point A and out at point B, making sure that the loop is under the needle, as shown.		 Fig. 5
Pull yarn through, keeping loop in place with left thumb. Insert needle at point C (just above top of loop) and out at point D to begin the next lazy daisy stitch.

 

Embroidery Stitches on Knits Fig. 1
Cross-Stitch on Lattice
With needle and yarn on wrong side of work, bring the yarn out just under a red cross and insert just above the same cross; bring needle out under the red strand, as shown.		 Fig. 2
Insert needle to the right of the cross and out again under the next red cross to work another blue cross stitch.
Fig. 3
Stem Stitch
Bring needle and yarn out at point A. Insert at point B and emerge at point C (halfway between A and B). Repeat process to desired length.		 Fig. 4
Bullion Stitch
Bring needle and yarn out at point A, insert at point B, emerge again at A and wrap the working yarn six times around the needle.		 Fig. 5
Holding the wraps with left hand, carefully pull the needle and yarn through the wraps and insert the needle back at point B.