Things You'll Need:
- Crewel sampler kit or pattern
- Graph paper
- Twill or other sturdy fabric
- Scissors
- Wool yarn
- Embroidery needle
- Embroidery hoop
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Step 1
Buy a pre-packaged sampler. Most should have fabric with printed design, instructions, yarn and needle.
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Step 2
If you want to create you own design or can't find a pre-packaged sampler, look online or in books to find a pattern.
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Step 3
Use graph paper to transfer the design to a sturdy fabric like linen twill.
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Step 4
Buy the wool yarn, needle and scissors. You will also need hoop, so buy or borrow one. Choose the hoop size to fit the pattern size.
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Step 5
Practice using several different types of stitches. If you are a beginner, try basic stitches such as backstitch, seed stitch and chain stitch.
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Step 6
Think of crewel as being built up in layers. Work each part of the design from the furthest back forward. Leave the top surface of the design until after you have finished with what is behind it.
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Step 7
Try more complicated designs and stitches if you are experienced in other forms of embroidery.














