BEGINNER · HandiWorks
Start with the essential stitches
An overview of core embroidery stitches that you can practice as you work through your first projects.
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One lesson at a time.
Watch a full-size demonstration, then read the practical notes underneath. Select another lesson when you are ready. All videos belong to their credited YouTube creators.
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Beginner guides
01
Start with the essential stitchesHandiWorks · Watch one video with practical notes
02Transfer a pattern onto fabricSnuggly Monkey · Watch one video with practical notes
03Build a thread and fabric pairing that worksHandiWorks · Watch one video with practical notes
04Finish and back the hoop cleanlyKayla Dickens · Watch one video with practical notes
Individual stitch demonstrations
Each link opens a separate full-width tutorial and notes for that stitch. Some techniques link to a dedicated creator video; others open directly at the named stitch chapter in HandiWorks’ verified 50-stitch demonstration.
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How to work running stitchHandiWorks · Time-coded stitch chapter
02How to work back stitchCutesy World · Dedicated tutorial
03How to work stem stitchSarah Homfray Embroidery · Dedicated tutorial
04How to work outline stitchSarah Homfray Embroidery · Dedicated tutorial
05How to work chain stitchSarah Homfray Embroidery · Dedicated tutorial
06How to work lazy daisy stitchCutesy Crafts · Dedicated tutorial
07How to work split stitchPenguin & Fish · Dedicated tutorial
08How to work satin stitchSarah Homfray Embroidery · Dedicated tutorial
09How to work french knotCutesy Crafts · Dedicated tutorial
10How to work bullion knotShagufta Fyms · Dedicated tutorial
11How to work feather stitchPenguin & Fish · Dedicated tutorial
12How to work fly stitchSheiba Fashion · Dedicated tutorial
13How to work herringbone stitchHandiWorks · Time-coded stitch chapter
14How to work cross stitchHandiWorks · Time-coded stitch chapter
15How to work blanket stitchPenguin & Fish · Dedicated tutorial
16How to work fishbone stitchPractical Embroidery · Dedicated tutorial
17How to work seed stitchPenguin & Fish · Dedicated tutorial
18How to work couching stitchMCreativeJ · Dedicated tutorial
19How to work whipped back stitchHandiWorks · Time-coded stitch chapter
20How to work woven rose stitchBeverly McCullough · Dedicated tutorial
21How to work pistil stitchPixels & Purls · Dedicated tutorial
22How to work palestrina stitchPractical Embroidery · Dedicated tutorial
23How to work turkey work stitchPractical Embroidery · Dedicated tutorial
24How to work cast-on stitchRossella Cottrell · Dedicated tutorial
25How to work portuguese knotted stem stitchPractical Embroidery · Dedicated tutorial
26How to work detached chain stitchhopebroidery · Dedicated tutorial
27How to work double chain stitchHandiWorks · Time-coded stitch chapter
28How to work cable chain stitchHandiWorks · Time-coded stitch chapter
29How to work chevron stitchHandiWorks · Time-coded stitch chapter
30How to work arrowhead stitchMelissa at MCreativeJ · Dedicated tutorial
31How to work darning stitchMCreativeJ · Dedicated tutorial
32How to work long and short stitchHandiWorks · Time-coded stitch chapter
33How to work raised stem stitchCrewel Ghoul Embroidery · Dedicated tutorial
34How to work raised satin stitchPractical Embroidery · Dedicated tutorial
35How to work raised fishbone stitchPractical Embroidery · Dedicated tutorial
36How to work buttonhole stitchMCreativeJ · Dedicated tutorial
37How to work picot stitchEmbroidery tutorial creator · Dedicated tutorial
38How to work spider web stitchHandiWorks · Time-coded stitch chapter
39How to work wheat stitchEmbroidery tutorials And designs · Dedicated tutorial
40How to work knotted cretan stitchPractical Embroidery · Dedicated tutorial
41How to work a straight stitchCutesy Crafts · Dedicated tutorial