Loose Thread Stitchers

Whip it Up Wednesday ~ Algerian Eyelet

Each Wednesday we will choose a stitch to explore and post stitch diagram(s) to help you practice and master each.

Algerian Eyelet ~ It is important with this stitch to be sure to pull the needle through the center hole to create an open area (hole) in the center of the stitch.

Steps ~ Start at the top center of the stitch and go down 2 threads and go through the fabric. From behind the fabric pull the thread tightly and go up 2 threads and over 2 threads to the right and come up through the fabric. Go over 2 thread and up 2 threads to the left and go down through the fabric. From behind the fabric pull the thread tightly and go over 2 threads to the right and come up through the fabric. Go over 2 threads to the left and go down through the fabric. From behind the fabric pull the thread tightly and go down 2 threads and over 2 threads to the right and come up through the fabric. Go over 2 threads and up 2 threads to the left and go down through the fabric. From behind the fabric, pull the thread tightly and go down 2 threads and come up through the fabric. Go up 2 threads and come down through the fabric. From behind the fabric, pull the thread tightly and go down 2 threads and over 2 threads to the left and come up through the fabric. Go up 2 threads and over 2 threads to the right and go down through the fabric. From behind the fabric, pull the thread tightly and go over 2 threads to the left and come up through the fabric. Go over 2 threads to the right and go down through the fabric. From behind the fabric, pull the thread tightly and go up 2 threads and over 2 threads to the left and come up through the fabric. Go over 2 threads and down 2 threads to the right and go down through the fabric. Repeat as necessary. Secure end of stitch behind stitch to allow for a clear center "hole".

Algerian Eyelet