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| NEW! Owl-Be-Yours! Pincushion pattern |
In the scheme of things, it isn't necessary to create a spotted tummy on your little valentine owl, but it is kind of cute. I embroidered duplicate stitches around his belly with a contrasting yarn, such as a cream as shown in the photo. The finished duplicate stitches will appear as little hearts in the end -- further detailing for the valentine-theme.
Classic Elite Yarns says, "A duplicate stitch is an embroidery technique that covers a knit stitch with a different color yarn." That means, yarn covers the original knit stitch, to create little V's. In this case, the felting process will soften the v's so they blend with the overall wool (it will be smooth with the owl's body). The more contrasting the color yarn, the more the spots will stand out after felting.
So let me walk through on how to create a duplicate stitch:
1. Thread a tapestry needle with a 100% wool worsted weight yarn in desired color. Come up from the inside the owl into the desired position, the base of a knit stitch, the base of one of the V's.
2. Insert the tapestry needle then under both loops of the stitch in the row above it, and pull the needle through.
3. Insert the needle into the base of the V stitch again, and then direct the needle up to the next position, two stitches above it.
4. Pull the yarn so it lays loosely over the top of your work, not too tight that it disappears. This completes one duplicate stitch. Work completely on the surface of the owl, embroidering one duplicate stitch after another until the desired pattern is achieved.
5. Create duplicate stitches about your owl's tummy either randomly or as a circle shown in photo 5. Be sure to skip a stitch and a row between each duplicate stitch! As the owl felts so will the stitches, so give them room to felt.
So let me walk through on how to create a duplicate stitch:
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| step-by-step instructions on how to create a duplicate stitch |
1. Thread a tapestry needle with a 100% wool worsted weight yarn in desired color. Come up from the inside the owl into the desired position, the base of a knit stitch, the base of one of the V's.
2. Insert the tapestry needle then under both loops of the stitch in the row above it, and pull the needle through.
3. Insert the needle into the base of the V stitch again, and then direct the needle up to the next position, two stitches above it.
4. Pull the yarn so it lays loosely over the top of your work, not too tight that it disappears. This completes one duplicate stitch. Work completely on the surface of the owl, embroidering one duplicate stitch after another until the desired pattern is achieved.
5. Create duplicate stitches about your owl's tummy either randomly or as a circle shown in photo 5. Be sure to skip a stitch and a row between each duplicate stitch! As the owl felts so will the stitches, so give them room to felt.
For a good video on how to create a duplicate stitch, check out: Knit Purl Hunter. If you have any further questions, don't hesitate to contact me.
Did you miss making an owl for this Valentine's Day? Don't worry, this little owl is perfect for any time of the year!
Happy knitting!
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