Flower Embroidery #18 - Back Stitch Flower | Easy Hand Embroidery Tutorial for Beginners

Welcome back to the Flower Embroidery Series!

I’m happy to have you here as we continue our journey with the 18th flower design — the Back Stitch Flower. Back stitch is one of the simplest and most versatile embroidery stitches, and it can be used to create a neat and charming floral design. Follow the video tutorial below and learn how to turn this basic stitch into a beautiful little flower. 

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Pattern for the design

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Design fits a 1.75" x 2.25" square

Stitches used

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Flower - Back Stitch - 3 strands

Inside each petal - 3 straight stitches - 3 strands

Centre of the flower - French knots - 6 strands, 1 wrap

Stems - Back stitch - 3 strands

Leaves - Straight stitch - 3 strands

Tip of leaves - French knots - 6 strands, 1 wrap

Your Back Stitch Flower is now complete, showing how a simple stitch can create a lovely floral design. Keep practicing and experimenting with different colors to give your flowers your own personal touch. I hope you enjoyed adding another bloom to your embroidery garden.

Have a happy time with your needle n thread!

Stash to snuggle - A crochet blanket journey - Week 5&6 - Adding black, shades of grey, yellow, beige

Welcome back, dear readers! After a short break from posting my weekly progress, I'm back with an update on my colourful crochet blanket. I wasn't able to share last week's progress, so I've decided to combine the progress from the last two weeks into one post. The blanket has continued to grow steadily, and I've added some beautiful new colours to the ripple design.

Nine More Stripes Completed

Over the last two weeks, I managed to complete nine more stripes. With each stripe consisting of two rows, the blanket has continued to grow quite noticeably.

I'm enjoying the process of working on this large project a little at a time. Even though it is going to take quite some time to complete, seeing the blanket grow week after week makes the effort worthwhile.

Adding Black, Grey, Yellow and Beige

This time, I introduced several new colours into the blanket—black, two shades of grey, yellow, and beige.

The black adds a bold contrast to the bright blue that runs throughout the blanket. The two shades of grey bring some depth and balance to the brighter colours, while the yellow adds a cheerful pop of colour. I also added beige, which provides a soft, neutral shade among the more vibrant stripes.

I particularly like how the bright blue continues to appear between the different colours. Since I have plenty of this shade in my stash, using it repeatedly helps connect all the different colour combinations and gives the blanket a more unified appearance.

Watching the Blanket Grow

It's amazing to look back at the earlier photographs and compare them with the blanket now. What started as a collection of 4-ply acrylic yarn from my stash is gradually turning into a colourful and textured ripple blanket.

With nine more stripes completed, I'm one step closer to finishing this long-term project. There are still plenty of rows ahead, and I'm looking forward to seeing how all these colours come together as the blanket gets bigger.

Large crochet projects require patience, but I'm enjoying every part of the journey—one stripe, two rows, and one ripple at a time. 💙🖤💛

Thank you for continuing to follow my crochet blanket journey. I'll be back with another update as the blanket continues to grow!

Stash to snuggle - A crochet blanket journey - Week 4 - Adding Shades of green

 Welcome back, dear readers! I'm happy to have you join me for Week 4 of my crochet blanket journey. The blanket is continuing to grow steadily, and I'm enjoying experimenting with different colours from my yarn stash. This week, I introduced cream and two shades of green, adding a fresh and natural touch to the colourful ripple design.

Catch Up on the First Three Weeks

If you're joining me for the first time, you can catch up on the earlier stages of my crochet blanket journey before reading this week's update. In Week 1, I introduced the project, shared my yarn stash and colour palette, and began the blanket using the Neat Ripple Pattern. Week 2 brought another seven rows and the addition of maroon, while Week 3 added 12 more rows along with three beautiful shades of pink. Each week has brought new colours and steady progress, and it's wonderful to see how the blanket is gradually growing. Take a look at the previous three updates below and follow along from the very beginning!

→ [Read Week 1 – The Beginning of My Crochet Blanket Journey]

→ [Read Week 2 – My Second Week of Progress]

→ [Read Week 3 – Adding Three Shades of Pink]

Week 4 Update

Six More Stripes Completed

This week, I completed another six stripes, with each stripe consisting of two rows. That makes a total of 12 new rows added to the blanket this week.

I'm pleased that I have been able to maintain a steady rhythm with this project. Working on the blanket row by row makes this large project feel much more manageable, and it is incredibly satisfying to see the ripple pattern getting longer with every week.

Adding Cream and Shades of Green

For this week's colour palette, I introduced cream and two shades of green. The cream adds a soft, neutral element to the bright colours already present in the blanket, while the two greens bring a fresh and natural feel to the design.

I particularly enjoy how the new colours contrast with the recurring bright blue. The blue continues to appear between the different colour combinations, helping to create continuity throughout the blanket while allowing each new shade to stand out.

As the number of colours increases, the blanket is becoming more vibrant and interesting. I love the little surprise that comes with adding each new stripe and seeing how it works with the colours already crocheted.

Another 12 Rows Completed

With 12 more rows completed this week, the blanket is steadily growing into a colourful ripple creation. What started as a collection of 4-ply acrylic yarn from my stash is slowly turning into a beautiful handmade blanket.

I'm learning that consistency is the key to completing a large crochet project. A few rows each day may seem like a small achievement, but when those rows are added together week after week, the progress becomes quite remarkable.

I'm looking forward to continuing this journey and seeing which colours from my stash will make their way into the next section of the blanket.

Another six stripes, 12 rows, and three new colours added—one week closer to completing my ripple blanket! 

I'll be back next week with another progress update as the blanket continues to grow, one ripple at a time.

Flower Embroidery #17 - Granitos Stitch Flower

Welcome back to the Flower Embroidery Series!

I’m happy to have you here as we continue our journey with the 17th flower design — the Granitos Stitch Flower. This lovely stitch creates small, raised petals with a beautiful textured appearance, making the flower look delicate yet full. Follow the video tutorial below and learn how to create this charming flower step by step.

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Pattern for the design

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This flower is drawn out of a 2cm diameter circle, with 12 equally spaced spokes.  Each spoke is 0.75cm in length. Design fits a 2" *2" square.

Stitches & Threads Used

Flower - Granitos stitch with 4 stitches - 6 strands  - 46

Centre of flower - Straight stitch from each petal towards centre - 6 strands - 307

Buds - Granitos stitch with 4 stitches - 6 strands - 307

Stem - Couching stitch - 6 strands - 257

Leaves - Fishbone stitch - 6 strands - 257

Your Granitos Stitch Flower is now complete, with its raised petals adding lovely texture and dimension to your embroidery. It’s wonderful to see how each new stitch brings a completely different character to a flower. I hope you enjoyed adding this textured bloom to your growing embroidery garden.

Have a happy time with your needle n thread!

Stash to snuggle - A crochet blanket journey - Week 3 - Adding Shades of Pink

Welcome back, dear readers! I'm delighted to have you join me for Week 3 of my crochet blanket journey. With each passing week, this colourful blanket is slowly taking shape, and I'm excited to share the progress I've made. This week brought some beautiful new additions to the colour palette, including three lovely shades of pink, which add a fresh and vibrant touch to the ripple design. So, let's take a look at what I accomplished this week and see how the blanket has grown, one row at a time! 🧶💗

Catch Up on the Previous Weeks

If you're new to my crochet blanket journey, I'd love for you to start from the beginning! In Week 1, I introduced the project, shared the yarn from my stash, the colour palette, the 4 mm crochet hook, and my first experience with the chainless foundation row. In Week 2, I shared the next stage of the journey, including the addition of seven more rows and the introduction of maroon into the colour sequence. You can read both updates below and then continue here to see how the blanket has grown in Week 3.

→ [Read Week 1: The Beginning of My Crochet Blanket Journey]

→ [Read Week 2: My Second Week of Progress]

Week 3 Update: Adding Shades of Pink

Six More Stripes Completed

This week, I added six more stripes, with each stripe consisting of two rows. That means I completed a total of 12 new rows this week.

I was able to maintain a steady rhythm of two rows per day, which made the project feel much more manageable. Although this is going to be a large blanket and there are still many rows ahead, seeing consistent progress each day is very encouraging.

Introducing Three Shades of Pink

For this week's colour combination, I decided to introduce three different shades of pink into the blanket. The pinks bring a lovely brightness and feminine touch to the existing blue, maroon, brown, orange and yellow shades.

I particularly like how the pink stripes stand out against the recurring bright blue rows. Using the blue between the other colours continues to create a sense of consistency while allowing each new shade to make its own statement.

The ripple pattern is becoming more interesting with every colour I add, and I'm beginning to get a better idea of how the finished blanket might look.

12 More Rows, One Week at a Time

With 12 additional rows completed this week, the blanket is gradually becoming larger and more colourful. It's satisfying to look back at the beginning of the project and see how much it has already grown.

This project is teaching me that a large crochet blanket doesn't have to be completed all at once. Setting a small daily goal—in my case, two rows a day—makes the project enjoyable and achievable.

I'm looking forward to continuing this colourful journey and discovering how the next set of colours will come together.

Another 12 rows completed, three beautiful shades of pink added, and one more week of crochet memories created! 🧶💙💗

I'll be back next week with another update as this Neat Ripple Blanket continues to grow, one row at a time.

Flower Embroidery #16 - Satin Stitch Flower

Welcome back to the Flower Embroidery Series!

I’m delighted to have you here as we continue our journey with the 16th flower design — the Satin Stitch Flower. Satin stitch creates smooth, closely packed stitches that give the petals a beautiful, neat, and polished appearance. It’s a simple technique that can make your flowers look rich and elegant. Follow the video tutorial below and learn how to create this lovely flower step by step. 

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Pattern for the design

Stitches & Threads Used

Flower - Satin stitch - 3 strands

Centre of flower - Satin stitch - 3 strands

Leaves - Satin stitch - 3 strands

Stem - Stem stitch - 3 strands

Your Satin Stitch Flower is now complete, with its smooth and beautiful petals adding a lovely finish to your embroidery. With a little practice, satin stitch can be used to create flowers in many different shapes and sizes. I hope you enjoyed adding this elegant bloom to your embroidery garden.

Have a happy time with your needle n thread.

Flower Embroidery #15 - Whipped Spider Wheel Stitch flower

Welcome back to the Flower Embroidery Series!

I’m happy to have you here as we continue our journey with the 15th flower design — the Whipped Spider Wheel Stitch Flower. This beautiful stitch creates a lovely, rounded flower with a woven texture that gives the petals a fuller and more dimensional look. It may look intricate, but it’s quite simple once you understand the basic technique. Follow the video tutorial below and learn how to create this beautiful flower step by step. 

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Pattern for the design

Stitches & Threads used 

Flower - Whipped Spider Wheel stitch - 6 strands

Stem - Split Back Stitch - 6 strands

Leaves - Pistil Stitch - 6 Strands - 2 wraps

Your Whipped Spider Wheel Stitch Flower is now complete, with its beautiful woven texture adding a lovely touch to your embroidery. This is a wonderful stitch to experiment with using different thread colors and sizes to create flowers of different looks. I hope you enjoyed adding another special bloom to your embroidery garden.

Have a happy time with your needle n thread!