Free beginner pattern
Spring Wreath embroidery pattern
A gentle first project that teaches six stitches in one 6-inch hoop: a stem-stitch vine, satin-stitch leaves, lazy-daisy flowers, French knots and a little seed-stitch heart.
The full-size pattern, clean tracing sheet and stitch key are in the free Beginner Guide.
Stitch key
| Part | Stitch | Suggested thread | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Vine | Stem stitch | Sage green, 3 strands |
| B | Leaves | Satin stitch | Light green, 2 strands |
| C | Flower petals | Lazy daisy | Berry or pink, 3 strands |
| D | Flower centers & dots | French knot | Gold or berry, 3 strands |
| E | Heart outline | Backstitch | Berry, 2 strands |
| F | Heart filling | Seed stitch | Pink, 2 strands |
Suggested order
Work the vine first, then the leaves, then the petals. Add French knots and the heart last so they sit neatly on top. Feel free to choose your own colors.
What you'll need
- 6-inch embroidery hoop and cream cotton or linen
- Embroidery floss in sage, light green, berry, pink and gold
- Crewel needle, small scissors, water-soluble marking pen
Printing the pattern
Print the tracing sheet at 100% / actual size on US Letter with “Fit to page” turned off. Measure the 1-inch check square with a ruler before you trace. The dashed outer circle is a 6-inch hoop guide only; don't stitch it.
Free download
Learn the basics with the free Beginner Guide
18 illustrated pages: 12 essential stitches, the Spring Wreath and butterfly projects, clean tracing sheets and a printable practice tracker. Pay what you want, even $0.