A snazzy argyle stitch is one of the ways to be the king (or queen) of all the pumpkins. Today’s stitch is a charming way to dress up an area with some simple stitches assembled in a creative way, courtesy of the Needlepointer in Edmonds, WA.
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The stitched sample is Mandarin Floss (black lines), size 12 Kreinik (yellow lines), and Petite Silk Lame (aqua lines) on an adorable funky pumpkin by Eye Candy. This pumpkin is part of a club being hosted by the Needlepointer. It’s an adorable set of canvases with some cute stitch guides written by Linda Wimer.
This stitch is going to make the cutest sweater ever with three colors of Bella Lusso for a traditional sweater or a single color of Bella Lusso (black lines) with two shades of Silk Lame (yellow and aqua lines). And, obviously, this makes a great stitch for pumpkins or whimsical bears. Wouldn’t a bear (or elephant, pig, rooster…you get the idea) be the king or queen of the land with an argyle coat? Too cute. Select the appropriate matte, whether that is Very Velvet, Pepper Pot Silk, or a favorite wool, and have fun with the single stitches with metallics.
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I hope you have the perfect spot for this stitch! Please enjoy! Have a wonderful #whimsicalwednesday!
A Note about Diagrams
I use color in diagrams to make them as clear as possible. The primary function of different colored lines is to illustrate a stitch sequence. For example, layering of colors demonstrates you add them in that order. They can also provide ideas on how to integrate additional threads (one line for each color). Or, you can use the same thread for all color lines. That's where I encourage you to use your imagination for the space you are stitching!