The two garter stitch rectangles were easy to knit up. The embroidery was a little trickier for me. It called for using the crochet "chain stitch." I've never crocheted before, so I was searching all around online for a tutorial to teach me how! I ended up finding a picture online that helped me. I used a tapestry needle instead of a crochet hook since I'm more comfortable with that. Later I found out that Susan B. Anderson has a tutorial video for the stitch on her website--click HERE.Anyways, below is a photo of my finished chain stitch lettering.
After doing the chain stitch, you wrap the stitches. Below is a picture of the first two letters "wrapped" and the second two letters still untouched.
Here is the finished product! I only put an accent on the second "e" so it would read like Spanish. :) I liked doing the embroidery work. It took me a few hours, but it was relaxing!
I bought some lavender at the local "Spice House" yesterday and now just need to find a ribbon I like to finish the project. I looked at Vogue, but I couldn't find a color that went well with the blue yarn I used...I want to find something kind of gauzy and sheer I think.
It's exquisitely beautiful, Kelly! Congratulations on learning new techniques, thank God for the tutorials on the internet!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love it!! It's very French and chic. Baby is so lucky to have a Mom that knits so beautifully!
ReplyDeleteIt's so cute, and I still can't look at it without thinking of myself (Auntie Bebe)! :) I can't believe all of the adorable stuff you've made. You are SO talented!!
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