How to Hand Embroider a Knit Sweater
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Hey, everyone! Today I'm sharing how I hand embroider these knit sweaters using the chain stitch. They're perfect for Fall or as a baby gift!
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Supplies:
-Knit Sweater: amzn.to/3LFSIz6 I've purchased several of these from Amazon and they're great! For Sara, she is using a 4-5T
-Yarn: Here, I'm using a 5-weight Big Twist Gentle skein of yarn from Joanns. www.joann.com/3.5oz-bulky-acr...
-Yarn Darning Needle: I purchased Dritz, but this brand on Amazon is also great! amzn.to/3rENCfC
-Water Soluble Pen: amzn.to/3tnV0fR
-Sulky Stabilizer: 8.5" x 11": amzn.to/3PIESNs
-Scissors: amzn.to/3tl6Ass
-Tracing Pad (optional): amzn.to/3rE9CHB
Find an easier-to-see 'chain stitch' tutorial on this video here: • How to Hand-Embroider ...
FYI: If you have cute handwriting...you can completely skip the Canva and stabilizer part! This isn't necessary...just a tool for those of us that don't have cute handwriting.
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Always love watching your videos! Thanks! Have a blessed day!!
@southernsewingco
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!! ❤️❤️
I’ve watched many tutorials- this is the best one I’ve come across!! Thank you 💕
@southernsewingco
6 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
Thank you so much for the detailed tutorial from start to finish. Amazing work and I hope my sweater for my new granddaughter is half this good. Have a wonderful day.
@southernsewingco
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for the comment! I always worry I talk too much but I’m glad to know it helps someone! I know your sweater will be beautiful!
Brilliant tutorial and so easy, I'm thrilled with my first attempt. My daughter has great writing so she did washable fabric marker straight onto the jumper and then I did the chain stitch letters on top and it looks great! Thank you.
@southernsewingco
Ай бұрын
I’m so glad to hear this! I’m so jealous of your daughters great hand writing 😂
Thank you for doing this video....the best one so far that i have seen. Thank you for sharing your gift.....:)
@southernsewingco
5 ай бұрын
You’re so welcome!! Thanks for you comment ❤️
Wow. Excellent video! I’ve made a few so far but have been struggling and this gave me such good tips!!
@southernsewingco
7 ай бұрын
Yay! I’m so happy to hear this!
I have been looking for this tutorial!!! Thank you!!!!!
@southernsewingco
8 ай бұрын
😍you’re welcome! Glad you found me!
I love this will be ordering everything I need today. 😍
@southernsewingco
7 ай бұрын
I can’t wait to see your sweater!
Thank you finally found a stitch I can do and it works great on beanie. Thank you ❤ NZ
@southernsewingco
3 ай бұрын
Yay! I love hearing this ❤️
Thank you for sharing the information..you did a wonderful job on instructions
@southernsewingco
6 ай бұрын
Thank you!! ❤️. I’m glad you liked it!
Thank you! I am making this for my nephew!
@southernsewingco
9 ай бұрын
Yay! You're so welcome. I hope this helps!
Great tutorial! Thank you so much!
@southernsewingco
8 ай бұрын
You're welcome!! Thank you for watching!
Such a good tutorial thank you.
@southernsewingco
5 ай бұрын
You are so welcome! Thanks for your comment!
This is such a great tutorial, I want to do this for my nieces birthday, I hope I can manage! Thanks so much for posting these!
@southernsewingco
9 ай бұрын
Yay!! You got this!
Sooo helpful. Thank you!
@southernsewingco
7 ай бұрын
you're welcome!🌻
🧶💗Loved this tutorial. Ty!
@southernsewingco
4 ай бұрын
You’re so welcome!! Thank you for watching and commenting!
Love this and your directions, and excited to make 6 of these for our grands for Christmas! But curious if this yarn shrinks... I don't want this to be a garmet they can't machine wash or dry. I researched acrylic yarn, and it depends on the site, some say yes it shrinks, and some say no. Thank you so much!
@southernsewingco
8 ай бұрын
Hey!! I'm a terrible laundry person. I literally throw everything in the washer and dryer lol. I haven't had any issues with shrinkage BUT I do see the yarn look more worn after washing. Maybe it's the drying?? Hope this helps! Thank you for watching! I hope you'll let me know how your grandbabies sweaters turn out!
Your tutorials are amazing thank you! What would be the washing instructions you would give to customers to ensure the sticthing lasts? X
@southernsewingco
7 ай бұрын
You’re awesome, thank you! Double check the sweater tag…but I flip inside out, wash in cool/cold (I’ve seen yarn coloring run 😬😂), then tumble on low.
This is fantastic. I’m learning to embroider currently and saw this sweater idea and love it for Xmas gifts. I just bought Sulky and am already in love. Can I ask why you didn’t just print right onto the Sulky?
@southernsewingco
8 ай бұрын
Yay! I’m so glad to hear that! I have done this in the past, and when washing away the stabilizer the ink bled into my embroidery work 🫣🫣😬😬. So since then I’ve been too scared to!
Love your videos :) can i ask please how you decide when to use an embroidery hoop or not? TIA
@southernsewingco
6 ай бұрын
Hey! It varies honestly lol. For swaddles, I do all the time! Sweaters, usually not because I can just maneuver more quickly without one!
Thank you very much
Great video!! Love how you did your “A”s etc. did you say you have a link for the sweater!?
@southernsewingco
6 ай бұрын
Thanks, Erica! Here’s a link for the one in the video: amzn.to/3UcWxkB
Excellent job!!!! I want to start but I don’t know where can I buy sweaters 🤔
@southernsewingco
7 ай бұрын
Thank you!! Check the description box- I added a link to where I buy them on Amazon. I’ve bought several and they’re really great quality!
How far down from the collar should you place a name for an adult? Trying to make matching mama and baby sweaters 😊
@southernsewingco
2 ай бұрын
Hey! I haven’t exactly measured to say for sure! But I’m usually trying to make it right across the chest and in line with the armpit area!
Very nice work i wonder did you ever embroider a onesie and if so do you have a video thanks 😊
@southernsewingco
3 ай бұрын
Hey!! This is actually next on my list! I’ve got a simple idea to just back stitch on a onesie that I’ll be releasing in the next week or so!
@joseemathieu2617
3 ай бұрын
@@southernsewingco ohhh ok thanks for the info love your video
Hello! I have tried using stabilzer and I really have a difficult time pushing through it. Is your needle pointy on the end? I think I am using too blunt of a needle. Thank you for the video!
@southernsewingco
5 ай бұрын
Hey! I know one of the down sides to this sticky stabilizer vs. others I use in different videos is that ‘sticky’ aspect does make it difficult to push through! Plus paired with a thick sweater lol definitely try a sharper needle! I think it would definitely help.
Can you please link the stabiliser you used I can’t find it anywhere 😩 lovely jumper xx
@southernsewingco
8 ай бұрын
Here you go! amzn.to/47jKSDT
What’s the best size needle to use? Would a #13 or #16 work better?
@southernsewingco
7 ай бұрын
Hey! I think it really depends on the yarn. I would go with a 13 and see if the yarn fits through ok. I bought a variety of sizes and can’t quite remember which one!
Thank you for your tutorial. Wher can I get this jumper🙈🙈
@southernsewingco
7 ай бұрын
You’re welcome! Here’s a link on Amazon! I’ve ordered these several times and they’re wonderful. amzn.to/3GMUXOi
love your video however I’m wondering why don’t you print straight on the stabilizer?
@southernsewingco
5 ай бұрын
Hey! You definitely can print directly on to this stabilizer which is awesome! However, I have had problems in the past with the ink running into my embroidery thread as I washed it away. I’m a little gun shy now about it and just choose to use the wash away marker just to be safe 😂
Hello, thank you for sharing. Where do you get the sweters? Thank you
@southernsewingco
5 ай бұрын
Hey! Sure! Here’s a link: amzn.to/3OtFMxT
Hello! Can you please tell me where can i buy the sweater? Thank you ❤ thank you for sharing
@southernsewingco
4 ай бұрын
Hey! Here’s a link for the knit sweaters: amzn.to/48ulCvi the Mark-B-Gone has been the best water-soluble pen that I’ve found! amzn.to/3RHbJU0
Watched a few of these videos - why do people not use a hoop when working with knits?
@southernsewingco
8 ай бұрын
Hey! I’m always worried it will over stretch the knit. Plus it’s such a thick material, I just assume to opt out of a hoop.
where do you get the pain sweaters? So hard to find!
@southernsewingco
6 ай бұрын
Hey! I get these off of Amazon. I've been really pleased with each one! They're so soft. Here's a link: amzn.to/3LFSIz6
Is it okay to still hoop this, or is this a project that’s easier to do not hooped?
@southernsewingco
9 ай бұрын
I think it’s a personal preference! I had a hard time getting mine to fit in the hoop, so I did without.
Ugh I definitely should have done this for the Christmas tree costume. How difficult would it be to do this once sewed up? I mean I can unstitch it if I have to cause it’s not perfect 😂
@southernsewingco
8 ай бұрын
Your Christmas outfit was adorable!!!! It may be a little difficult to stitch once something is already out together unless you’re okay with sewing all the way through?
How long did it take for you to stitch?
@southernsewingco
6 ай бұрын
Depending on the name- these take between 1-2 hours. The start and stopping takes the longest I think. If you can get at a good angle and move through the stitches quickly, it moves along a lot better!
Hi, I just had my first baby and would like to knit her name on a sweater. Haven't knitted my entire life so wanting to ask what are the materials I would need please? Thank you
@southernsewingco
5 ай бұрын
Hey!! Thanks for reaching out and congratulations on your baby! That's so exciting! While I'm not quite sure how to knit, I can help you hand-embroider! For this tutorial, I purchased a knit sweater and then embroidered my daughter's name into it. Here's my blog post with supplies and information:www.southernsewingco.com/post/hand-embroidered-knit-sweater-tutorial If you're looking to knit your own sweater, I know KZread has many helpful videos to get you started! Hope this helps
@annift3020
5 ай бұрын
@@southernsewingco thank you for replying! ❤️ Yesss, hand embroidery- just what you did in this video. Lol thank you! 🤗
@southernsewingco
5 ай бұрын
@@annift3020 you’re welcome!
How do I dot an i?
@southernsewingco
2 күн бұрын
@@whilelissa hey!! Great question! I usually do a French knot for this! They’re pretty simple. I don’t have a specific tutorial but I know you could find a quick one on a KZread search!
Why can't I get my name to print from Canva?! So silly. Any advice?
@southernsewingco
6 ай бұрын
Oh no!! Are you working from your phone or computer?
@corijansen4693
6 ай бұрын
@@southernsewingco from my computer. Has to be a simple mistake.
@corijansen4693
6 ай бұрын
Figured it out! Thanks for your content! Love it
@southernsewingco
6 ай бұрын
Oh good! Glad you got it figured out! Thanks for watching :)
U are not showing properly. Timepaass only.
@southernsewingco
8 ай бұрын
Hey! Thanks for your feedback! I always try to keep videos as short yet as detailed as possible. I will definitely keep your comment in mind as I create future content!