Anyone who loves blackwork embroidery will certainly enjoy this little freebie! :-)
We used it to decorate a thread keeper, but it would also be cute framed, mounted on the lid of a wooden box, or finished as a pincushion.
Here is the chart… Happy stitching!
I LOVE BLACKWORK
Stitch count: 40 width x 40 height
Each square on the graph represents two threads of evenweave fabric or one block of Aida
Embroidery size:
On 28 ct evenweave fabric (stitched over 2 threads) or 14 ct Aida: 7,3 x 7,3 cm
On 32 ct evenweave fabric (stitched over 2 threads) or 16 ct Aida: 6,35 x 6,35 cm
Chart key:
___ Outlines and text: Holbein Stitch in 2 strands of black stranded cotton
___ Blackwork pattern: Holbein Stitch in 1 strand of black stranded cotton
___ Thread wrapped around the bobbin: Satin Stitch in 2 strands of black stranded cotton
Thank you so much for te grid
Love Blackwork and yours are especially gorgeous.
j’adore c’est vraiment très chouette bravo et merci
Thank you for this i found a black work kit in our charity shop chart with load of stitches on which were numbered so far so good no cotton s or instructions how to do it how many str a nd of cotton been hunting high and low just came across your e chart the instructions have helped me out a lot thank you so much for this
I love this I love Blackwork freebie! How can I download the chart and information, please.
Hi Jeanette :-) To download this design, right click on the chart and choose “save image as”.