I curly stitches a cross stitch designer

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I have a complete photo tutorial below to show you this technique as well as a complete video tutorial which you can find here or on my YouTube Channel. You are inserting your tapestry needle in the natural gaps that are creating while crocheting single crochet stitches. When you are working your cross stitches you will be working around a single crochet stitch. Since my cup cozies are so small it makes sense to only work around one single crochet stitch from one row. Will you be working your stitch around one single crochet from one row or will you work around 2 rows of single crochet, etc. When you are adding cross stitch to single crochet you want to decide how large each X stitch will be for your design. Cross stitch is the first form of embroidery I learned as a child and I still love cross stitch today.

In my opinion, cross stitch is the simplest way to add a color work design to a crochet project. You could even use these designs to dress up simple crochet washcloths or coasters as well. Let me know if you would like to see additional designs. I really enjoyed designing these for my cup cozies and I envision a new cross stitch pattern for each season next year. Or you can scroll down to the bottom of this post to grab them for free! Apple Cup Cozy Printable

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You can click on the image below to print your free apple cup cozy insert or it is also included if you purchase the complete set of the Beginner Cup Cozy which includes 2 cup cozy printables + the apple & pumpkin graph patterns + the crochet patterns for the pumpkin curly vine and apple leaf. I have a new FREE apple themed cup cozy printable you can print as well.

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I did a complete video tutorial for the stocking which included how to add the cross stitch but I felt that this technique really needed its own tutorial. In fact, I have already used cross stitch in one of my previous pattern releases вЂ“ the Christmas Blessings Stocking. In fact, cross stitch embroidery is one of the easiest forms of embroidery to learn! Cross stitch is comprised of X-shaped stitches in embroidery but it is so easy to add to single crochet fabric! So I designed an apple and a pumpkin and wanted to show you how to add these designs to the cozy by using the simple cross stitch embroidery technique. I wanted to add a touch of color to my cup cozies so I decided to add a couple of different cross stitch designs to give them a Fall themed touch. My Beginner Coffee Cup Cozy pattern uses single crochet stitches for a simple, beginner-friendly crochet pattern. This is a great quick-stitch for beginners (if you don't want to take on a complex stitch).Learn how to cross stitch on single crochet with this complete tutorial by NanaвЂ™s Crafty Home! Corgi cross stitch patternДo you adore the Queen's corgis? Then stitch up this gorgeous and free corgi cross stitch to celebrate the occasion! We could never forget about her loyal companions. If you want even more inspiration for your next cross stitch project be sure to browse through our large collection of free cross stitch patterns, there is something for all ages and abilities designed by a range of talented cross stitch pros. Are you looking for gifts for a loved one who canвЂ™t get enough of stitching? Then make sure you have a browse through our favourite needle minders and these fabulous modern cross stitch kits and the printed cross stitch kits - the kits contain everything you need to complete your whole project, ideal for those new to the cross stitch. Looking for more projects to celebrate the monarchy? Try this cross stitch cake topper, the cake patterns. Platinum Jubilee cross stitch More like the Queen cross stitch

I curly stitches a cross stitch designer