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■ Yarnsmiths Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g/106m) 1 ball of each: Black (3000) Just Purple (3324) White (3040) Carrot (3126) ■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook ■ A stitch marker ■ Toy stuffing ■ 24 safety eyes
Make a slip knot. Insert right‑hand needle into the stitch as if to knit. Wrap the yarn around the point and pull through, slipping the stitch on to the left‑hand needle. Push the point of the right‑h
Backstitch forms a neat line which can be used alone or to outline other stitches. Backstitch should be worked so that all the stitches are the same length with no gaps between them. Bring the needle
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MATERIALS ■ Threads - stranded cotton as listed in the key alongside the chart ■ Needle - Size 24 tapestry needle ■ Fabric - Zweigart 14-count black (720) aida measuring 40x64cm (15¾x25in) ■ A4 hardba
When it comes to delicate stitching, success begins with your choice of fabric. Lightweight, finely woven fabrics like cotton lawn, viscose, and muslin are ideal for most decorative techniques. They’r