If you have heard a lot about cross-stitching, seen the wonderful works of experienced craftswomen, also want to learn how to embroider, but have not decided to make the first crosses, does this mean that you simply do not know where to start? "Cross" with pleasure will dedicate you to the basics of cross-stitch!

Since the cross must have the correct shape (the same in width and height), the fabrics used in cross-stitching must have a geometrically correct base. In other words, the interweaving of threads must be strictly perpendicular to each other, forming squares. After all, the essence of cross-stitch is to fill these squares with a multi-colored pattern. Therefore, it will be much easier and easier if you embroider on a special fabric - canvas.

Canvas Aida (Aida)

In this case, cross-stitching for beginners will bring a lot of fun!

Working thread length

So that the thread does not get confused and twisted when embroidering, its length should not exceed 40-50 cm. For woolen or other threads with a loose texture, these numbers should be smaller - 20-30 cm. should be 2 times larger, because when refueling the needle, it will have to be folded in half.

In order not to measure the length of the working thread each time, experienced craftswomen apply it to their hand. The size of the hand-elbow is the most optimal. If the embroidery is not in one thread, then before embroidering, a piece of the desired length cut off from the skein must be divided into separate threads, straightened, and then joined in the required quantity. After that, the thread will twist less.

Embroidery density

Usually a skein of floss consists of 6 thin threads. Not all are used for embroidery, it all depends on the size of the canvas. When cross-stitching, for beginners, an indicator of good work is an even, smooth pattern through which the canvas fabric should not be visible. Therefore, the number of threads for embroidery is determined depending on the size of the canvas.

The size of the canvas is taken as the number of crosses per inch. The most popular is canvas Aida 14, for which a thread is taken in 2-3 additions, for Aida 18 2 threads are pulled from the skein, and Aida 11 requires 3-4 threads to work. To determine how many threads are suitable in a particular case, you can embroider several crosses with a different number of threads and see which one will be the most dense.

The background is embroidered with a thread in 1 addition. It looks light and airy, but the canvas is translucent

Sufficiently dense embroidery, the canvas does not shine through the threads

White canvas shines through dark threads

Where to start embroidering?

Finally, the size of the canvas is determined, the thread of the desired length is cut, you can start embroidery. And the question immediately arises - from what place is it better to do this?

The centuries-old practice of embroidery suggests that the center point must be determined on the canvas. It can be found by folding the canvas first along, then across. The point is best marked with a water-soluble marker, but you can use a pin or basting stitch.

Having carefully considered the scheme of the picture that you are going to transfer to the canvas, determine the most the best place to get started. But if you follow the advice of experienced embroiderers, then even cross-stitch for beginner children will turn out symmetrical and neat if you start it from the middle of the canvas.

Fastening the thread at the beginning of work

To achieve flat surface embroidered picture, without tubercles and dips, when embroidering with a cross, knots on the wrong side should not be done in any case. It is possible to fasten the thread in several ways: using the “Loop” method, with a knot, without a knot, with a knot outside and under the stitches.

Fastening the thread using the "Loop" method

A cross stitch needle should not have a sharp tip and damage the canvas. Its rounded end should push the warp fibers apart and fall into the corner hole.

For greater convenience and uniform tension, the canvas should be hooped or stretched over a special frame.

Hoop embroidery

Frame embroidery

The design is transferred to the fabric using a cross stitch pattern, where each color is indicated by its own symbol. In the diagram, each cross occupies one cell. To facilitate the process, the cross-stitch technique for beginners is built as follows: first, all crosses and half-crosses are embroidered according to the pattern, then french knots, back stitch, etc.

Fastening the thread at the end of work

As at the beginning of work, the thread should be fastened at the end without knots.

1. The thread is passed from the wrong side under a few stitches, and then cut.
2. On the wrong side, the thread wraps around one stitch several times.

One point to remember when fastening the thread - dark color can shine through lighter threads, so you should try to avoid such situations. The thread can be secured in another way - by passing it through the vertical stitches on the reverse side.

Embroidery instructions

1. Preparation for work.

Canvas and scheme

This cross stitch tutorial will help you understand how to embroider according to the pattern and where to start. Determine the center of the embroidery by folding the canvas in four. It corresponds to the center of the diagram, which is defined by two intersecting lines with arrows at the ends. Please note that the diagram does not reflect the finished embroidery size. The cells in the diagram correspond to the squares on the canvas. Empty cells indicate areas that are not embroidered (Fig. 1).

Threads

Pasma floss consists of 6 threads. To ensure that the finished work does not differ from the photo on the cover of the kit and to avoid a shortage of floss, use the number of threads strictly indicated in the kit diagram. Figure 2 shows what "1 thread embroidery" and "2 thread embroidery" mean.

2. Cross stitch

It is more convenient to embroider from the center, moving towards the edges. First, the main stitches - crosses and half-crosses are embroidered, then additional ones - a lowercase stitch, French knots, etc. The working thread is fixed from the wrong side under the first few stitches (Fig. 3). After filling in the fragment, finish the thread segment, also passing it under the existing stitches. You do not need to make knots, as the embroidery will look uneven.

Embroidery is best done in horizontal rows. Overlay the lower stitches first, moving in one direction, then, returning, the upper ones (Fig. 4). For neat embroidery, follow the same order of overlapping the top and bottom stitches. The tension of the thread should be the same, moderately free, so that the cross turns out to be voluminous.

When moving from one piece of embroidery to another, do not stretch the thread from the wrong side for more than 2-3 cm, otherwise the embroidery will bulge. It is better to cut the thread and fasten it again in another section.

If you make a mistake, unravel the stitches with a needle; ripping with scissors can damage the canvas.

3. Extra stitches

They are performed last, over embroidered crosses.

Seam stitch

With this seam, individual details are performed to make the embroidery more expressive. In the diagram, it is indicated by thin lines.

It is performed by the "back needle" method. The needle goes to the front side at point 1 and goes to the wrong side at point 2. Then it comes out from the wrong side at point 3 and returns along the front side to point 1, etc. (Fig. 5). It is better to break long stitches into small ones, 1-1.5 cm long, while clearly following the pattern.

stalk seam

It is performed from left to right, using the "back needle" method. The needle comes out on the front side at point 1 and leaves at point 2. The needle with the second stitch 2-3 comes out on the front side at point 3, the middle of the previous stitch 1-2, enters the canvas at point 4 and exits at point 5, coinciding with point 2 (Fig.6). The working thread should always be on one side. It is impossible to change the direction of the thread during operation, otherwise the structure of the seam will be disturbed. All stitches must be the same size.

french knot

Bring the needle from the wrong side to the front side of the canvas. Wrap the thread around the point of the needle (once for a single wound knot, twice for a double wound knot). Pulling the thread, bring the point of the needle to the wrong side, stepping back from the outgoing thread 1-2 mm. Gently pass the needle to the wrong side, while pressing the knot thumb. Tighten the knot (Fig. 7).

Attaching beads

Thread the needle and bring it to the front of the embroidery. String the bead on the needle and pull it down the thread to the very canvas. Bring the needle inside out at the same point to secure the bead in place (Fig. 8).

4. Washing and ironing

We recommend washing the finished embroidery in a slightly warm soapy solution, then gently wring it out, wrapping it in a towel, and let it dry a little in a straightened form. Iron wet work front side down on the towel, without pressure, so that the crosses on the front side do not shrink and remain convex.

5. Decoration

Decor finished embroidery- art. It is of great importance, and should harmoniously complement the picture. It is important to correctly choose the color and size of the passe-partout, the style and texture of the frame. To do this, it is best to contact the framing workshop.

So, it happened, I learned to embroider with a cross! What you see in the picture above is my first work. It seemed to me a very tempting occupation due to finding some information on the Internet. I talk more about it here:

What can we say about the fact that I always wanted to sculpt pictures, but I have no education as an artist. But from embroidery you can make amazing pictures for your home! So. To begin with, I once started to learn to embroider with a cross, but abandoned this business. I wanted to do it myself, but on the examples on the Internet, I didn’t succeed! And then quite recently I asked to show me the embroidery of my husband's brother's wife. I told her how I tormented, tormented and did not extort anything, and she exclaimed, damn it! Who writes such instructions. Here look:! And literally in 2 minutes she taught me how to embroider! website

On this page, I will now try to teach you how to embroider in 2 minutes! Go? What do we need for embroidery? In order to learn how to make the first stitches, you need a canvas, floss thread of any color and an embroidery needle. All! But what about the scheme, hoop, thimble and other prichendaly? At the first lesson, they are in the furnace!

Maybe professionals in embroidery will start throwing slippers at me and be indignant, how so?! But this method helped me, and I'm sure it will help many more teapots. Yes, and more. For the pictures, I'm sorry, I'm not a photographer, and my goal was to take a picture of the miracle that I brought into the world, and not to make you uncontrollable delight.

Shall we start? In order to start embroidering, you need to thread the needle and take the canvas in your hands. And where is the hoop, you ask? I don’t know how others manage to embroider with a hoop, but I was physically unable to thread a thick needle into the next hole. And my husband's brother's wife was also surprised how I decided to learn to embroider. The hoop is of course a useful thing. Since if you pull the thread unevenly, you can spoil the even rows of canvas. This is especially important in large drawings. However, if you are careful, you can work without a hoop, and the canvas crumpled with your left hand can then be stroked. And I also have a thick needle, maybe because of this. Then I'll try again with a thin needle and unsubscribe.

Preparing floss threads:

For cross stitching, it is very convenient to use floss threads. One thread consists of 6 thin threads. For embroidery, 2 or 3 are usually used. Three threads usually look more voluminous. For embroidery, pictures are optimal - 2. Sometimes a different number of threads is used in the schemes. I took 3 in my first job, but you take 2, that will be enough. I realized this later. As you understand, from the main floss thread you will already get 3. Which will significantly save your money. But the threads when embroidering are consumed quickly!

Embroidery process:

First, let's deal with knots. I do not make knots, I just make the first cross and the thread is fixed by itself. Look at the reverse side - when the thread is under the others, it does not slip anywhere. When the thread ends, it is better to pass it under the others in the same way or make a regular knot, as we do when we sew something up.

In order to start embroidery, you need to pass the needle from the inside and pull out the thread. Then insert the needle into the hole as shown in the photo and remove it from the hole above. After you pull out the needle you will get a stitch.

The next step. In order to complete the cross, you now need to thread the needle into the hole, as indicated in the picture, and take it out where you want to continue the embroidery.

I took out a square above, as I am doing a certain drawing. If you do not continue drawing or you run out of thread, you just need to thread the needle down, under the canvas and cut it off already there.

This photo already shows that one cross is ready and I make the second cross in the same way and move on to the third.

Don't forget, you shouldn't skip squares unless it's intended by the design of the picture.

So - in this picture you can already see four completed crosses.

Now let's learn how to make a row. To do this, repeat the procedure above - we will thread the needle from below, pull out the thread and thread the needle as indicated in the photo.

We pull the thread and repeat the process of threading the needle into the adjacent holes. At the same time, we do not form crosses, but go to the right as much as planned on the scheme you have chosen.

Here I would like to digress and show the reverse side of the embroidery. It may not look as tidy as the pros, but I haven't cut the strings yet, and really - don't aim for a perfect reverse from the start, otherwise the whole process can get boring. If you can do what I did, well done!

There are many types of embroidery. It is divided mainly into two varieties - satin stitch embroidery and cross stitch. Although there are still examples. Counted cross - one of the types of embroidery on the cells.

Embroidery embroidery strife

The counted cross is the oldest of all types of embroidery, in which the main element is a crosshair of threads. Today, needlewomen can also talk about printed cross-stitch or uncountable embroidery. This type of needlework came into being as a result of a desire to help needlewomen - why bother with the count, if you can just work on a canvas with a pattern applied to it. Change the thread to a different shade in time - and you do not need to constantly recalculate the elements in the diagram, and then compare them according to the work done. But the true counting cross is real pride in the result. And it is expensive. Moreover, for those who are truly passionate about embroidery, it is the counted cross that is real creativity, but embroidery based on a printed pattern on canvas is just pampering.

Where to begin? From theory

Counted cross stitch is based on the absolute precision of the embroiderer: one incorrectly stitched cross - and the work can go awry if the mistake is not found and corrected in time. This, of course, will cause large losses in time. Therefore, an important element of embroidery in the technique of counting cross - schemes. The drawing that makes you want to work is transferred to the scheme - multi-colored cells indicating piece crosses of a certain color. Such schemes were developed in abundance by embroiderers both independently and with the help of special computer programs.

Cross stitch technique

Counted cross-stitch, the schemes of which can be the simplest, monochromatic, or contain many shades of color, involves working with only one technical element - a cross. Most often, a simple cross is used, although there are several techniques for performing such an element. A simple cross is the most convenient way to work with an account. It is done like this:

• base - square;
• the first stitch is laid from one corner of the square to the diagonally opposite corner;
• the second stitch captures the next pair of diagonal corners, returning the needle to the side where you started work.

In order for the result to be of high quality and look as neat as possible, all crosses must be done in the same way. For example, first the diagonals are sewn from the upper left corner to the lower right, and then the diagonals from the upper right corner to the lower left. Each embroiderer decides for herself how it is more convenient for her to work - from right to left and from top to bottom or vice versa, it does not matter. It is important that all crosses look the same.

How to fill in the picture field?

Cross-stitch embroidery allows you to fill the body of the pattern with one color in the required areas without breaking the thread.

This is convenient for those who are very attentive to the count of stitches and know how to navigate the change of color on an empty pattern field. But it is much easier, according to many who have already mastered this type of needlework, to use the so-called row method. What is its essence? With a thread of the same color, crosses of the same row are completely stitched, that is, both in the forward and in the opposite direction, in a row. The thread changes to the next color, and the same row is stitched with the required number of crosses of a different color. If the distance between two separate sections of a row of the same color is small, then the thread can not be broken, but by counting the number of cells of a different color, continue working with the color of the thread that started the row. So, stitching row after row, they embroider a counted cross. The technique of cross-stitching using the in-line method is more convenient and simpler, it allows you to make fewer mistakes than if you first filled in areas of the same color on the entire field, then another, then the third, and so on.

To keep the thread from slipping

Any work with threads requires their fastening so that the thread does not slip during operation or operation of the product. For this, knots are made. But in this kind of needlework, like embroidery, knots are not made. Well, how to embroider a counted cross? The description of the beginning of work for those who are just getting acquainted with this type of needlework will begin with the rules for attaching a working thread. There are two of them:

• no knots;
• no "tails".

These seem to be completely impossible requirements. But in fact, everything is very simple. The working thread is held precisely by its "tail", but it must be hidden. And you can hide the tail of the working thread either from the inside of the work, or from the front side. On the “face”, it is convenient to hide the tip of the thread when the skein for embroidery is thick enough, then the tail is brought to the front side from the first stitch and, during work, is placed under several subsequent stitches until it disappears completely behind them. On the wrong side, things happen in exactly the same way, but the tail of the thread is hidden under the transition stitches. The wrong side as a place for attaching the working thread is most suitable when the skein is not too thick in relation to the size of the canvas cell, on the front side it will be visible through the stitches. But even a thick skein will give excessive volume to the stitches, so the wrong side for attaching the thread in this way is still more preferable than the front. Some embroiderers secure the end of the thread by tightening a loop on the canvas thread. What method is more convenient and practical to fasten the working "tail" - the embroiderer decides.

working material

Any work, including creative, requires material. In embroidery, a counted cross is:

• Canvas. It can serve as the basis of the work, its canvas. Such a canvas has a dense texture, the weave is elastic, rather rigid, the threads do not diverge from each other, but keep the shape of the cells. But there is another canvas - as a help. Such a canvas is applied to the base fabric for the uniformity of the crosses, and at the end of the embroidery, it is pulled out of the pattern line by line.
• Threads for cross stitch. Use different threads - silk, floss, polyester. The most important thing is that they do not shed, be slippery, but do not twist into knots in work. Usually, embroiderers prefer floss, since it meets all the requirements of this type of needlework, as it is created for it.
• needles. Yes, there can be several identical needles in the work, so as not to pull out the thread every time there is a transition to another color. Needles should be of high quality - strong and straight, not too long, with a good, but not wide eye.
• hoop- special hoops between which the fabric is stretched (hooped). Depending on the size of the embroidery, the hoop is selected with a suitable diameter. After work, the base is processed and used for its intended purpose. Although there is a hoop that is suitable as a frame for an embroidered picture. They are textured, with a special lock with a patina - semi-antique. In them, medium-sized works look very impressive.
• Scissors- some with thin blades for thread, others are ordinary tailor's - for working with canvas.

foundation of the foundations

As an artist uses a canvas or sheet of paper, so an embroiderer uses fabric. And to make it convenient to work on it, it is hooped in a hoop. How to do this so that the counted cross embroidery is organized correctly? The principle of cross stitch is the uniformity of all elements, which is achieved with the help of canvas. Therefore, the base must be stretched evenly:

• the smaller hoop ring should be placed on a flat surface;
• expand the fabric on top of the ring, straighten it;
• cover with a second ring and fasten the clip so that the rings hold tight enough, but the fabric can be pulled through;
• supporting the ends of the fabric, align its weave so that it has the correct geometric shape, and all cells were square;
• tighten the rings to the end so that the fabric does not bend or slip.

You can embroider.

Finishing touches

The counting cross involves working with only one main element - a cross. But other elements help to give the work more grace. So, in simple pictures, you can use an embroidery tool that passes the contours of the depicted objects and their parts. Small details that you want to highlight, for example, leaf buds or flower buds, raisins on a cake are embroidered with knots, giving the work some volume. Cross-stitch is not very democratic, it rarely allows you to complement the work with other techniques so that the result is amazing. Most often, contour additions are used to give greater clarity.

How beautiful!

Anyone who evaluates the work done, sees only the result. And it will consist not only of the plot, but also of painstaking accuracy. If the work is done carelessly, then no matter how beautiful the scheme is, no one will praise it. Therefore, accuracy in the technique of cross-stitching is the basis of a quality result. And in order for the work to bring satisfaction, you need to know how to embroider with a counted cross according to the pattern, observing a few rules:

• Choose quality materials. If the threads in the process of work are shaggy, cling to knots, and then shed, then all the work will go down the drain. Needles should also be good - straight, so that it is convenient to work with them, with a narrow eye so as not to disturb the structure of the fabric.
• The fabric should be hooped into the hoop evenly, avoiding distortions.
• Knots in embroidery are not made! The tail of the thread is neatly hidden during operation.
• The most important thing is to accurately calculate the number of crosses in one section of the same color, the pattern depends on this.
• Absolutely all crosses should "look" in one direction. This is due not only to the rules of the counting cross, but also to the play of light on the finished work.
• The finished embroidery must be moistened and allowed to dry. Steam the embroidery from the wrong side without pressing the iron.

Counted cross stitch allows you to do both small pictures, single items or simple patterns, but it can also become the basis for a large-scale canvas - a whole plot picture. Schemes for such work, of course, are very different. If a ready-made scheme is used, then the threads should be selected in accordance with the specified ruler. If it is developed independently, then the colors are taken at will, a sense of harmony. For greater realism of the plot picture, one should not forget about halftones, because it is the shades that give liveliness and naturalness to the finished work.

Embroidery in the technique of a counted cross is a fascinating art that is accessible to people different ages. It develops and maintains mindfulness, the ability to see the perspective of one's work, fine motor skills hands, which is also good for brain activity. Well, there is no need to talk about the result of labor - high-quality embroidery will serve as a source of pride. Good luck!

Cross-stitched sets are relevant at all times. With their help, you can create a special comfort in the house, complement the interior with a beautiful product. self made, emphasize the refined taste of the owners. If you are just starting to cross-stitch, it is useful to familiarize yourself with the necessary materials and tools, as well as take an interest in the technology and secrets of embroidery.

The success of the forthcoming work depends on the scheme. They are in color and black and white. Each applied symbol means a certain thread color. Each square in the diagram is one stitch.

Main types of stitches:

• fractional cross;
• Full cross;
• Half cross;
• complex cross;
• French knot;
• Stem stitch;
• Stitch "forward needle" and "back needle".

In diagrams of any kind, stitches are indicated clearly and simply.

Stick to clear stitch rules so that they all lie in the same direction - these are the basics of proper work.

Cross Stitch for Beginners: Secrets

Secrets of beautiful embroidery:

• In embroidery, knots are not made, the thread is fixed in a special way;
• The border of the transition of thread colors directly affects the quality of work;
• Materials must be of high quality and durable.

These nuances can be corrected with a “back needle” seam, as well as in the same way to fix the thread at the end of work.

Ideally, beautiful embroidery should be neat both from the front side and from the inside.

Standard Cross Stitch Kit for Beginners

If you are still a beginner, then you can purchase a ready-made kit, which will have everything you need to get started. Such sets are easy to buy in departments for needlework or order in the online store.

The embroidery kit contains:

• Canvas. Fabric for embroidery, which has a different density and color. Due to the special weave of the threads, distinct cells are formed with free holes for the needle. The most popular is Aida.
• Needles. Special needles for embroidery with a wide eye and a non-sharp rounded tip. Each has its own size depending on the fabric on which to embroider.
• Threads. More often you can find floss - 100% cotton of various lengths. The skein consists of 6 separate strands. In the diagrams, each color or shade is indicated by a special number.
• Scheme. The specified cell in the diagram corresponds to the embroidered cross on the canvas.
• Thimble. It is necessary to work on a dense canvas.
• Hoop. With the help of them, the canvas is stretched and does not allow it to deform.

Some kits include a fabric marker, scissors, and a measuring tape. If these tools are not available, then they can be purchased separately.

Before starting work, be sure to check whether the threads are shedding or not.

Instructions and rules for cross stitching for beginners

In order to get smooth vertical lines from the wrong side, and a classic cross from the front, you need to follow the established rules. The beginner's guide will be a good helper in this matter. Only by observing them, you can get a beautiful and neat embroidery.

Basic rules for cross stitching for beginners:

• In nature, there are only 3 stitch directions;
• You need to sew the work only with a needle in a vertical position relative to the canvas;
• The top stitches must be sewn in the same direction;
• The lines are embroidered in two stages: we embroider a line from the lower stitches, and then we complete the crosses with the upper stitches;
• When embroidering a separate row, it is necessary to completely, immediately complete each cross.

If it is necessary to skip several cells, then the thread should be pulled from the wrong side to the desired cell and continue embroidering.

Never make knots in embroidery, there are many ways to secure the thread invisibly.

Master class: cross stitch for beginner needlewomen

You can learn how to competently cross-stitch step by step with the help of a master class.

Master class for beginners:

• We carry out the first stitch. We stretch the needle from the inside to the front side and insert it into the lower right hole of the cell. We derive the needle from the upper right square and insert it into the lower left corner diagonally. Our stitch is ready.
• To save time, you can use another way to make the cross. Start embroidery from the left edge. We perform oblique stitches in a row from the upper left corner to the lower right, and then we move back.
• Before fastening the 1st stitch, you need to fasten the thread on the wrong side of the canvas. To do this, place the tail of the thread in the loop made and tighten it.

When sewing stitches, do not pull the thread too tight.

Simple cross stitch technology for beginners

Having started cross-stitching, do not be afraid of difficulties. The technology for studying embroidery is not too complicated and lends itself even to a beginner. To begin with, we learn how to sew stitches, without this it will never be possible to make embroidery beautiful and neat.

Crosses are embroidered as follows:

• Top down;
• Upwards;
• Rows are performed vertically, horizontally and diagonally.

The cross is embroidered with two stitches - top and bottom. First, in the necessary color scheme all lower stitches are sewn. You can do this from the bottom up or from the top down. Sometimes it is required to complete one or a couple of rows of individual crosses, in this case we immediately embroider them completely.

When several cells need to be skipped, the thread should be drawn along the wrong side.

Where to start cross stitching: step by step steps

There was a desire to embroider something, but do not know where to start it?

Start embroidery step by step:

• Choose a suitable one for beginners with a simple scheme. This set will have everything you need.
• Prepare a place to work. It is advisable to stay in a well-lit area.
• Prepare fabric for embroidery. It should first be washed and ironed through cheesecloth.
• Treat the edge of the canvas with glue and wait until it dries.
• Select a point on the canvas for the first cross. And accordingly, this must be done on the diagram. In this process, the main thing is not to make mistakes and to accurately determine them in the same place. This moment will be the start for your embroidery.

You can save floss and time by alternately embroidering crosses of the same shade, located close to each other, without cutting the threads.

In order not to get confused in the scheme, cross out the crosses already made with a pencil.

At first, no one thinks that cross-stitch can develop into a real hobby that can unite the whole family. This hobby is equally suitable for both adults and children.

Tips for parents to embroider beginner kids:

• To get started, go with your child and buy everything you need for embroidery;
• Let the child choose the drawing they like on their own;
• Before starting work, prepare a place, material and tools;
• Embroider work together, the child will be carried away by the process and he will not get tired of embroidery quickly.

When purchasing a ready-made embroidery kit or materials separately, consult with the seller so that you can be offered patterns in accordance with the age of the child.

It is necessary to carefully monitor and ensure that the child does not get hurt in the process of work, and does not lose the needle.

Children's embroidery will beautiful decoration any room in the house.

Cross Stitch for Beginners: Correcting Mistakes at Work

A correctly embroidered picture means avoiding mistakes. If mistakes are made, then they must be corrected. Otherwise, visually the general view of the embroidery will be spoiled and correction is simply necessary.

Errors can be divided into two categories:

1. Insignificant. These are inconspicuous flaws that do not directly spoil appearance embroidery. Often during the transition of threads different shade confuse the type of cross. In this case, there is no need to fix anything.
2. Essential. These are the errors that are visually noticeable. In this case, there is only one way out - to dissolve the work and start embroidering again. In what cases does this happen: a) the location in different directions of the upper stitches of the cross; b) an unfortunate selection of shades of thread with which it is necessary to embroider catchy elements, such as people's faces.

Sometimes it happens when the canvas ends at the end of the work. In this case, it is necessary to cut off an additional piece of fabric and put it on the main one for 5 crosses. Then baste it with a “back needle” seam using a sharp needle.

When sewing together pieces of canvas, it is important to follow the coincidence of the squares. The embroidery overlaid on top will hide the junction.

The initial set for embroidery should be to your liking and undeniably like it, then the work will move faster and be fun.

Tips for beginner embroiderers:

• Don't buy complex embroidery big size, for starters, a simple pattern with a minimum number of colors will suffice.
• If you liked several schemes and it is difficult to make a choice, compare the composition of the material and color palette thread.
• Prefer simple and clear diagrams, they are easier to read and much easier to work with.
• Pay attention to the color and density of the canvas. The best option for beginners there will be canvas number 14.
• To simplify the work, use the hoop, they are different sizes and forms. Choose the ones that are more comfortable for you.

Sharp scissors, a needle threader and needles will also be excellent helpers. Use several needles at the same time as you don't have to change the thread each time.

The best option for the first work will be the size of the embroidery no more than 25 × 25 cm.

Cross stitch for beginners step by step (video)

If you are just learning to cross stitch, then it is very important to master the process gradually. An understandable master class is a kind of guide for beginners. An instruction for beginners can be a magazine or a book on cross-stitching in Russian.

Cross stitch for beginners step by step: 8 tips with photos

You can create a beautiful decorative element in the form of an embroidered picture for a guest room with your own hands. Many people think that cross-stitch is a common hobby that does not require special skills. This opinion can be refuted, since embroidery is an art. Like all arts, it requires diligence, perseverance, concentration. Beginning needlewomen can familiarize themselves with embroidery techniques on the Internet. Today, on the Russian expanse of the Internet, you can find tips on where to start embroidering, a description of the process of doing the work and its correct completion. Cross stitch for beginners step by step will help you understand all the nuances of embroidery.

Cross stitch for beginners: the choice of materials

Today, manufacturers beginner embroiderers offer a variety of kits that already contain everything necessary materials for needlework. The kit includes canvas, embroidery scheme, specially selected threads. This allows you to immediately get down to business and not waste time on preparatory work.

Often experienced needlewomen select all the materials themselves. To do this, you need to have information about the types of fabric, threads and needles, as well as correctly draw up diagrams.

Ready-made embroidery kits are a great opportunity to embroider a beautiful and original picture with your own hands.

Different embroideries offer the use of different types of materials. Essentially, the embroidery kits are the same. At the same time, they include different types fabrics, threads and patterns.

Embroidery materials:

Embroidery may also require additional accessories. Specialty stores sell felt-tip pens, boards, frame clips, etc. All these devices make the work of needlewomen easier.

How to learn to cross stitch for beginners step by step: preparatory stage

An embroidery project before its implementation requires additional preparation. It is very important to follow all the rules of preparation, as their quality will affect the subsequent workflow. You need to take care of the quality of the fabric and threads, choose the right needles and even scissors.

It should be borne in mind that it is better to wash the fabric for embroidery before starting work, since after washing the base may “sit down”.

It is also necessary to take into account that the edges of the fabric in the process of work can crumble and fray. They should be pre-treated with threads or glue. The best type of fabric for embroidery is canvas.

Before you buy an embroidery kit, you should carefully check the quality of the threads, patterns and other materials for work.

How to prepare step by step:

• Scheme;
• Textile;
• Threads;
• Preparation of additional materials.

All materials must be of high quality. The final result will depend on this. It is best to embroider using a hoop. They will help to qualitatively stretch the fabric, which will allow you to easily and accurately make stitches.

Step by Step: How to Cross Stitch for Beginners

Beginning needlewomen should take into account that embroidery can be of different types. Sometimes the scheme can be applied directly to the fabric, then you can embroider immediately according to the color pattern. More difficult is the process of transferring a drawing from a diagram.

If the drawing is applied to the diagram, you will need to understand its decoding. In them, each color has its own symbol, which allows you to choose correct color threads.

Embroidery is done on canvas, which can be conditionally divided into squares. The cross from the diagram is transferred to the square. You need to start embroidery with one color, sequentially embroidering a cross after a cross.

You should always start work by determining the start of embroidery

Step by step cross stitch:

• Decide on the beginning of embroidery.
• Choose the appropriate thread color.
• Fasten the thread in the needle and on the canvas.
• Choose the right thread direction and follow it.

Usually each set contains instructions for embroidery. In it you can read in detail about where to start, what is the sequence of work and its completion. Before starting work, you should familiarize yourself with the types of seams.

Types of seams: what you need to know

Cross stitch can be done in different ways. As a result, the work will look similar, only the method of applying stitches will differ. The instructions will tell you about the order of the threads.

There is a single rule for each of the methods: the top stitches should face the same direction.

When performing stitches, it is important to pay attention to the fact that if they are located close to each other, then the thread may not be cut. The thread can be stretched on the wrong side and covered with the following stitches. You should try to make sure that the wrong side consists of strictly horizontal or vertical rows.

You should choose the type of seam for work, which is the most convenient and simple for you.

Learning to distinguish between types of seams:

• Bilateral cross;
• Half cross;
• One fourth of the cross;
• One eighth of a cross;
• Three-quarters.

Very often, beginner needlewomen get nervous when they don’t get a stitch or get it wrong. In such cases, do not immediately rip the threads. Very often there is error correction possible without removing the superimposed threads.

How to cross stitch for beginners

Many experienced needlewomen use one method for embroidery, the one that they like. That is why embroiderers often argue about which technology is the best. Beginning needlewomen can be advised to try several techniques at once in order to understand which one is most convenient for them.

Any technique obeys the rule of overlaying stitches: the top stitches should “look” in one direction.

To better understand the issue, experienced needlewomen advise watching a number of video tutorials. The technique of overlaying stitches will vary depending on the pattern and the method of its implementation. However, every needlewoman must master two basic techniques.

The Danish overlay stitch is great for embroidering large pictures.

Stitching methods:

• English. Classic way, which involves drawing a half-cross, then laying a second half-cross on top of the first.
• Danish. Allows you to work with large drawings. It involves the application of a row of half-crosses, followed by the overlay of the top row, which returns the embroiderer to the beginning of the embroidery.

Learn new techniques better by doing drawings small size. If the pattern is in color, it is better to start embroidery with darker shades, gradually moving to light ones. Depending on the shape of the figure, different types of stitches are used.

Cross stitch rules for beginners

To make the work easy, but at the same time useful, beginner needlewomen are advised to use canvas with large cells. They will allow you to fill your hand and get the practice of applying stitches. various kinds. The main thing is that the stitches are even and neat.

In order for the embroidery to turn out beautiful, embroidery must be done sequentially. It does not matter at all what embroidery technique is used.

For large canvases, two application techniques are very often used: English and Danish. This makes it possible to apply horizontal and vertical rows in different areas. Tip for beginners - the first work should not contain more than 4 colors.

Before starting work, you need to make sure that all the necessary materials and tools are at hand. You can prepare the necessary palette of threads in advance in order to select if necessary suitable color. After everything is ready, you can start preparing the canvas.

For high-quality canvas tension, it is best to use a hoop. It is convenient to use a medium-sized hoop when working with fragments.

Experienced needlewomen it is advised to start embroidery from the largest colored area

After the canvas is tightly stretched, you can proceed to determine the center of the pattern. This will help to correctly determine the proportions and outline the correct diagonals. Many needlewomen advise filling out the canvas, starting from the center and moving towards the edge.

Embroidery rules:

• You should always start work from the colored area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe largest size.
• It is better to start embroidery with dark shades.
• Large embroidery is better to fill in fragments.
• As you embroider, you should cross out the finished sections on the diagram.
• Make sure the stitches are sewn in the same direction.

There is no need to be nervous while working. Even if something does not work out, the main thing to remember is that skill comes with experience. A wrong stitch can always be redone. You can use kits for children. For clarity, you can start learning online, watch video tutorials, find a master class on how to sew and embroider a picture that you like. It is important to know where to download the scheme from, since not all of them are of high quality.

Cross stitch for beginners step by step: how to start

Different needlewomen start work in different ways. It all depends on personal preference and convenience. The most common ways to start are to embroider from the center and from the edge.

It is important to remember about the correct fastening of the thread. When starting to embroider, the thread is in no case fixed in a knot.

You should also monitor the correct number of threads in the needle. There must always be an even number of them. To make the inside look neat, the threads are fixed under embroidered crosses.

In order for the embroidery to turn out neat, it is necessary to correctly fix the thread at the initial stage of work.

Tips for starting embroidery:

• Fasten the thread correctly.
• Decide on the type of stitches.
• Thread the needle.

The work will be done faster if the needlewoman works with both hands at once. Right hand should be on top, left should be on the bottom. Experienced needlewomen use double-sided needles, which speeds up the workflow.

Cross stitch kits and tutorials for beginners

Today, many women are returning to such a hobby as embroidery. It allows not only to relax, unwind, regain harmony, but also to create real masterpieces. Modern manufacturers offer the attention of needlewomen a wide variety of sets that will help facilitate the work.

It is better for beginner craftswomen to start with small patterns for embroidery. This will allow you to fill your hand and get the hang of stitching.

Embroidery kits are divided into types. Each of them is designed taking into account the skill of the embroiderer and her capabilities. The kits are very convenient because they already contain all the necessary materials for work.

The most popular embroidery patterns are portraits, landscapes and animals.

Image types:

• Animals;
• landscapes;
• Still lifes;
• portraits;
• Story pictures.

Ready-made kits for beginners can be bought in specialized stores or online. Sets for beginner craftswomen contain a pattern with simple plots. The sizes of such paintings are small, which allows you to embroider easily and quickly.

The basics of embroidery are simple, the main thing is patience and inspiration. The training period is very important. a good gift for beginners will be a beautiful children's book containing tips and secrets of beautiful embroidery.

Cross stitch lessons for beginners step by step (video)

Cross stitching can be called an art. This is painstaking and diligent work, the end result of which is a real work of art. But in order to truly fulfill beautiful work, you need to learn embroidery techniques. This will take time and perseverance. For beginner needlewomen, it is best to start with embroidery kits, which already contain all the necessary materials, as well as instructions. Embroidery is not slave labor, it is a pleasure if you act from pure heart and with inspiration.

Cross stitch for beginners or how to learn to cross stitch beautifully

Embroidery is one of the most common and favorite activities of needlewomen of all ages. Among the variety of types of embroidery, it is cross stitch that has the greatest appeal and has not lost its popularity since its inception. This was partly due to the wide possibilities of this technique - cross-stitch patterns on clothes, tablecloths, pillows, napkins and other accessories and decor items, as well as create paintings and panels, while embroidery provides almost endless possibilities for embodying the most different ideas- from simple pictures to paintings of world classics.

From the lesson you will learn:

We embroider a cross

Cross stitch is a method of embroidering a design on canvas using a needle and colored thread (floss) or other embroidery threads using the "cross stitch" technique. Cross-stitch is one of the countable types of needlework. The main element is the cross stitch, which consists of two intersecting oblique stitches. There are quite a lot of types of cross; in cross stitch, the technique of a full cross or half cross is usually used.

simple cross- represents two diagonal cross stitches. They start it, as a rule, from the right from the top diagonally to the left down, complete it - from the right from the bottom diagonally to the left up. An important feature of cross stitching is that all the top stitches should lie evenly and in one direction, the bottom ones - in the opposite direction.

Half cross- this is the first stitch when making a simple cross.

Double ("Bulgarian" cross)- a technique that is used less often, due to greater labor intensity. It is an alternation of simple crosses and small straight lines between them.

You can also distinguish other types of "cross": an elongated cross, an elongated cross with a line, Slavic cross, straight cross, alternating crosses, Asterisk, Leviathan, Rice Stitch, Italian Cross.

Consider how to master cross stitch for beginners, where to start and what you need for this.

Cross stitch techniques

The cross stitch is the easiest stitch to learn. Even novice craftswomen will be able to perform simple cross-stitch, because it does not take much time and effort to master the technique. Cross stitch is easy to learn for kids too. For them, this is not only an exciting activity, but also a hobby that helps in the development of artistic taste and a sense of beauty, which brings up perseverance and the ability to concentrate.

You can make a cross in several ways:

1. classical technique cross stitch - English method or "Back the needle"

The traditional way of embroidering a cross, also called English, is to sequentially perform each individual cross.

2. Danish way

The use of the Danish method implies the execution of all lower stitches in a row, from left to right horizontally, then, after completing the row, closing them with the upper stitches, following in reverse order.

3. Simple Diagonal

Procedure: Using this technique, embroider, making stitches first from the bottom up, remembering to alternate the bottom and top, and then in reverse order - from top to bottom.

3.1. Double diagonal (left to right)

To try this technique, take a close look at the diagram. The section to be embroidered is represented by a double chain of red squares.

Procedure: Start embroidering from the bottom with two single stitches in parallel squares. When you finish the side, go back down, closing the stitches and making crosses.

The step-by-step diagram is shown in the figure:

3.2. Double diagonal (right to left)

The technique of embroidery diagonally from right to left is very different from the same, but from left to right, despite the apparent similarity. If you have already mastered the double diagonal from left to right, then be careful when performing this technique.

Procedure: Start embroidering from the bottom, moving gradually up. Diagonal stitches must be completed by completing the cross, only in the outer row. When you reach the end, go back, completing crosses in the inner row from diagonal stitches.

The step-by-step diagram is shown in the figure:

4. Cross stitch vertical

Procedure: Begin to embroider from the top, making diagonal stitches down. Having done everything, continue moving up, completing the crosses with the top stitches.

The step-by-step diagram is shown in the figure:

5. Enlarge crosses

Procedure: Start embroidering from the longest row. Sew diagonal stitches. After moving to a row with fewer stitches and completing it, do not embroider the entire subsequent row at once with large quantity stitches. After completing the piece, complete the diagonal stitches in rows with a large number of filled "cells" of the canvas, going up. Next, complete the crosses, as indicated in the diagram.

6. Tapestry (half-cross)

Separately, it is worth mentioning the "Tapestry" technique. Many people love this technique because it saves time on its implementation.

The tapestry stitch is a half-cross, which is done from left to bottom to right up. When embroidering a row from right to left, the direction of the stitch is changed - from right from top to left down. The stitches run strictly parallel to each other. The thread during the work should not be tightened.

An important feature of the "Tapestry" technique is the execution of stitches - they should all be directed in one direction, while the canvas should be tightly stretched on the hoop, but not overtightened to a skew. If the fabric is not stretched when embroidering, then after completion of work it will be difficult to align the finished pattern.

We fix the thread

There are no knots in perfectly executed work. How to achieve this?

Beginning of embroidery

At the beginning of work on embroidery, it is necessary to fasten the thread. This can be done as follows using the “Loop” methods: a piece of floss thread must be folded in half in the middle and the resulting loop should be inserted into the eye of the needle. Insert the needle into the corner of the “cell” of the canvas so that the needle comes out on the front side, and the loop that we made in the previous step remains on the inside. Having made a small indent, bring the needle to the wrong side, thread it through the loop and tighten the knot. Next, we begin to embroider.

If you still have questions about fixing the thread, then in the video you can see in detail how the “Loop” method is performed.

Continuation of work

Another common type of work with a thread is the attachment of a new thread. This technique may be needed in cases where it is necessary to change the color of the thread or the working thread has run out. In order to carefully connect new thread, carefully pull it under a few stitches from the back of the picture to the place where you will start working with it. Make a back stitch in this place and continue embroidering.

Finishing the embroidery

To complete the embroidery, secure the thread using the "back of the needle" technique. This can be done in a similar way to attaching a thread. The remaining tail, about 5 centimeters long, pass through the next few stitches from the wrong side. Secure it with a back stitch. Ready.

Selection and work with floss

Traditionally, cross-stitching uses special threads called floss.

Mouline thread - a yarn obtained in a factory way, less often by hand-dressing, produced specifically for embroidery, as well as other types of needlework.

For your work, you can choose any thread, even ordinary sewing thread (it is better to use only for simple paintings), however, as a rule, it is better to choose from cotton or silk floss. In some cases, fine wool yarn will do.

Muline is the most different colors and shades. Modern productions do not limit themselves, trying to please even the most sophisticated craftswomen, and provide customers with a wide range of colors - from classic shades to the rarest ones.

Needles for embroidery do not require special parameters - any will do. Just remember a few nuances that will help you simplify the needlework process and make beautiful and neat embroidery.

1. Pay attention to the shape and size of the eye of the needle. The thread should be easily inserted into it, but the canvas should not be deformed when it passes through it.

2. If you have a coarse weave, take a medium-thick needle with a blunt tip.

3. The thickness of the needle depends on the density of the canvas: the denser it is, the thinner the needle.

Canvas- This is the basis for embroidery. It is a specially designed canvas, marked with cells, which are a place for embroidering a cross with threads. Canvas is made from various materials- cotton, linen, mixed materials, plastic.

In embroidery kits, you can find a canvas on which a pattern has already been applied. In the process of needlework, it is filled with embroidered crosses. This technique is called "printed cross". If the canvas is without a pattern, then the “counted cross” technique is used, i.e. you yourself will have to count the number of crosses.

If you choose the canvas yourself, then you should pay attention to its dimension. Dimension is a value from English traditions and means the number of crosses per inch of the canvas. The dimension of the canvas can be recognized by its marking (the number assigned to the canvas).

Popular sizes are:

1. Canvas #14(55 cells per 10 cm) - suitable for beginner embroiderers. It is quite large, so it is easy to embroider on it so that there is no need to use a magnifying glass or glasses. It can even be embroidered with two-fold threads, for better filling of the canvas. Embroidery on such a canvas turns out to be neat, but be prepared that the picture may turn out a little larger than on a canvas of a different dimension.
2. Canvas #16(60 cells per 10 cm) suitable for experienced embroiderers. The size of the crosses on it will be smaller, so the picture itself is slightly smaller than on canvas No. 14, and the crosses will be denser. Here it is also recommended to embroider in two threads.
3. Canvas #18- very small (72 cells per 10 cm). To work with it, you will need special tools (for example, a magnifying glass). You can embroider either with two threads or with one thread - depending on the desired embroidery density. This canvas is ideal for creating paintings that are highly realistic.

You can also find canvas No. 8 in stores - used for training (you can embroider with a cross, semi-cross), No. 11 - used for simple circuits, as well as for embroidering tablecloths, napkins, etc., No. 20 - the smallest, used for embroidery with a tapestry stitch or to give elegance to ordinary embroidery.

Canvas for cross-stitch is of several types - Aida (AIDA) and Hardanger. These are the most popular among needlewomen.

Canvas Aida is most convenient for counting cross stitch, as the crosses are even and neat without much difficulty. It consists of 100% cotton, and the canvas is a warp of 4x4 threads that form clear squares. It can be of the following dimensions: 8, 11, 14, 16, 18, 20.

Canvas Hardanger is a linen fabric with a uniform weave, so the embroiderer herself determines the size of the crosses. Most often, tapestry is embroidered on it, but cross-stitch or satin stitch embroidery is also possible. It is used only by experienced embroiderers, so for beginner needlewomen it is recommended to take Aida canvas.

An important point in working with canvas is the shrinkage of cotton canvas after washing. It happens along the shared line, so you need the correct cutting of the canvas so that the embroidered picture remains symmetrical, and does not stretch out in height. This is most relevant for paintings on the entire working surface; for paintings with an empty background, such deformation will be less noticeable.

Hoop - a device for fixing and stretching the canvas. There are different diameters and from different materials.

1. A plastic round hoop is a convenient and inexpensive option for beginners. Lungs, wide selection diameters, but fragile. They can also deform the canvas if it is too “loose”.
2. Wooden hoop - can be not only of different diameters, but also shapes (round, square, rectangular). Lightweight, comfortable, versatile, canvas does not slip out of them, like plastic ones. The main advantage is that the outer ring is open, its diameter is adjusted by a screw, so the canvas does not deform when fastened. If you have a wooden hoop, then you can work with fabric of any thickness.
3. The hoop-frame is a hoop and a frame in one. First, you stretch the canvas for embroidery, and then hang it on the wall in it. Universal, a wide variety of shapes and sizes, stretch the canvas well without deforming it.
4. The chair hoop is an option for those who are seriously interested in embroidery. Thanks to the leg with a "foot" they are attached to the chair, which allows you to work with two hands. In addition to the fact that the process will go faster, your arms, back and neck will not get tired, since you will not need to hold the embroidery.

There are other types of hoops, but they are more expensive for professionals; for beginners, the listed options are enough.

The size of the hoop is very important: the larger the hoop, the less fastening of the canvas will be required to embroider fragments of the picture, thus there is less chance of damaging the canvas. Otherwise, choose according to taste and budget.

Choosing a ready-made kit for embroidery

So, now you have all the necessary knowledge and tools to start embroidery. It remains only to determine with a picture for embroidery. Manufacturers offer a wide range of ready-made patterns and cross-stitch kits, and the variety of ideas for paintings will inspire even the most fastidious needlewoman. Since you are just a beginner craftswoman, not just patterns, but ready-made cross-stitch kits are best suited for you. They have everything you need for needlework, so you do not have to choose a canvas and floss for a future picture, and the diagram is equipped with useful marks, thanks to which you will immediately find the threads of the desired color in the set. All you have to do is choose an embroidery hoop and stock up on patience and enthusiasm.

So that the first work with embroidery does not become the last, you need to carefully approach the choice of a ready-made embroidery kit, otherwise you risk losing interest in creativity due to the complexity of the chosen embroidery.

How to choose the first cross stitch kit? These tips will be helpful for beginners:

1. What painting size should I choose?

Do not take large paintings with complex patterns. Yes, they are so beautiful that you will certainly want to embroider them all and hang them proudly on the wall. And you will definitely have such pictures, but it is better to start with something simple in order to understand how to work with embroidery. The best option would be a drawing 25x25 cm: this way you will practice, have time to feel the taste for needlework, and the resulting picture will decorate your room.

2. Which pattern to choose?

For beginners, paintings with a lot of small details are not suitable. In addition, it greatly delays the process. It is better to take a picture with large details: ornaments and “plot” drawings (houses, toys, ships) are embroidered rather quickly.

For example, you can try this scheme:

If you liked several sets, see which colors you like best, which threads will be more pleasant to work with. Also take a look at the diagram in the kit. Patterns for embroidery are available in color and black and white. It's a matter of taste here: some people like to immediately see the color on the diagram, while others think that black and white does not distract attention with a riot of colors, and the marks on it are more clearly expressed.

3. What kind of canvas should be in the set?

The sets may include a different canvas. Pay attention to the labeling. The canvas number is assigned depending on the size and density of the crosses. Canvas #14 is ideal for beginners. If there is canvas #16 in the set, then the crosses will be smaller and denser, so it will be more difficult for you to embroider. Canvas #18 is the hardest, you might even need a magnifying glass here.

4. What should be the first cross stitch kit?

First of all, you have to like it! Then embroidery will go easier, and needlework will be a joy.

Workplace preparation

The main requirement for the workplace is that you should be comfortable. Since it will take more than one hour to embroider, the place should be convenient. An easy chair is best.

The next requirement is lighting. You will be working with fine details, so the place should be well lit so that you do not have to "break your eyes" in the semi-darkness. It is most convenient for the light to fall from the left side for right-handers and from the right side for left-handers. If you work in the evenings, then in addition to the chandelier, it is advisable to turn on a table lamp.

It is advisable to place the cross stitch pattern closer to the light source. Everything else is random.

Everything, you can start needlework!

Getting started with cross stitching

If you bought the canvas separately, then before starting work, you need to process the edges - overcast or coat with a special clear varnish or glue.

To make it easier to work with the canvas, you need to mark it up. To do this, fold the canvas in half twice and iron the folding points. Next, with a pencil or washable marker, mark the canvas into 10x10 cm squares.

Remember to leave at least 5 cm of free canvas for allowances. This is necessary for better stretching of the embroidery on the substrate. If your work is supposed to have an empty background, then remember how much you want to leave an indent from the picture to the frame or mat.

Hoop the canvas in the hoop so that the canvas lays flat, without distortions. Do not overtighten the canvas - this way you can deform it, and the canvas or embroidery will be damaged.

Choose the cross stitch technique that suits you and enjoy the process.

Completion of embroidery and registration of the finished work

After the embroidered picture is ready, it needs to be put in order and framed.

To remove a washable marker from the canvas, and also if your work gets a little dirty during preparation, soak it in warm soapy water and then rinse it, but in no case rub or wring it out. Dry the work in an upright position. After that, iron with an iron with a steamer from the wrong side through a clean white cloth. Lay another white cloth or sheet on the board before ironing to avoid accidental staining.

The finished picture can be framed for photos or you can buy a special baguette.

How to learn to cross stitch step by step

In order to master the technique of embroidery, you need to purchase special tools, materials, familiarize yourself with the types of seams. Beginners are advised to use simple, ready-made schemes, which will help you quickly learn how to embroider and further create complex, beautiful elements of clothing, interior decor.

Materials and tools for work

Cross stitching for beginners involves the use of canvas and special threads. Canvas types:

• Aida is made from cotton. Dimensions (number of cells per 10 cm) 11 p. - 43 pieces; 14 p. - 55 pieces; 16 p. - 60 pcs.; 18 p. - 70 pcs. How larger size, the more elegant and complex the embroidery will turn out.
• Evenweave - used in cases where the pattern occupies a small part of the space (tablecloth, bed, pillowcase, napkin, etc.).
• Invoice - for embroidery on finished goods(clothes, bag, towel, etc.).
• Stramin - for working with wool. Used to create a rug, tapestry, etc.

For cross-stitch and satin stitch, floss threads are often purchased. Always choose quality products that won't fade and can withstand washing at 95°C. From the tools you will need:

• needle with a long eye;
• hoop for fabric tension;
• scissors;
• water-soluble marker for marking canvas.

In addition to basic materials and tools, needlewomen like additional devices. List of the most popular:

• bones, files for storing floss;
• travel kits;
• organizers;
• needle threader;
• needle case.

Cross stitch rules for beginners

In addition to the embroidery technique, it is necessary to adhere to generally accepted recommendations. There are several of them:

• The fabric should be starched, processed along the edges.
• The optimal length of the thread is 25–30 cm, maximum 50 cm.
• The needle must match the canvas - the larger the canvas, the thinner the needle.
• The work must be taken out of the hoop.
• On the reverse side there should not be long broaches and knots.
• All upper stitches are performed in one direction.
• The workplace should have a source of bright light.
• Before washing, the embroidery is rinsed in cold water to wash out the marker.
• Embroidery is washed in warm soapy water. Squeeze through a towel, dry with a warm iron, then iron hot on the reverse side.

Beginners should additionally familiarize themselves with the varieties of crosses. The main types of seams:

• double-sided cross;
• half cross;
• one fourth of the cross;
• one eighth of the cross;
• three quarter crosses.

Cross stitch methods

You can embroider using different methods. Four popular ways:

• Danish - first embroider a line with a semi-cross (slashes on the front side), then go back to create a full cross.
• Traditional - crosses are embroidered individually.
• Skip stitches. If there is a gap of up to three stitches between the crosses, you can pull the thread diagonally from the back.
• Simple Diagonal - Stitches are sewn diagonally. First, half-crosses are embroidered up, then they return down, or vice versa.

How to cross stitch for beginners according to the pattern

Buy a ready-made kit from simple pattern, lined with canvas and threads. It will be much easier to learn with it. Follow the general step by step instructions:

• Find a center. According to the diagram, count the crosses horizontally and vertically so that 10 cm of free space remains along the edges of the canvas.
• Hoop the canvas in the hoop.
• Start embroidery from the upper left corner, from left to right.
• Select suitable way embroidery. The best cross stitch technique for beginners is traditional.
• Fold the thread in half, thread the tails into the eye of the needle. Next, you need to stick the thread from the wrong side into the lower left corner of the future cross, leaving a small loop. Insert the needle into the upper right corner from the front side, gently hook the loop, tighten.
• Start embroidering the required number of crosses.
• Fasten the thread from the back under the existing crosses or make a few stitches in place of future ones.

Cross Stitch Patterns for Beginners

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