How To Do The Blanket Stitch In Embroidery
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The blanket stitch can be used for decorative borders, embroidering flowers, or for finishing the edges of fabric. It forms interconnected “L” shapes. This stitch is easy to learn and a handy technique to know.
Blanket Stitch Tutorial
- Come up at A.
- Grab the fabric at B and C with the needle over the working thread.
- Pull through, and repeat.
Ways To Use The Blanket Stitch
- Work each stitch closer together for a more solid fill.
- You can also work the stitches around a circle, with the leg of each stitch ending along a center point.
The blanket stitch is commonly confused with a buttonhole stitch. While they are very similar in appearance, there is a slight difference. This article does a good job comparing the two.
Amanda is a hand embroidery teacher and artist. With over 15 years of experience in the craft industry and embroidery, she owns and runs Crewel Ghoul, sharing accessible tutorials and patterns to help inspire fellow crafters to get creative. In addition to running this website, she teaches on Skillshare, Patreon, and Youtube. Her work has been featured in Country Living, Pop Sugar, Embroiderer’s Guild of America, and more.
