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Fern Stitch, How to work a Fern Stitch (Step by Step & Video)

February 7, 2019 By fasembroidery 3 Comments

Fern stitch is part of the straight stitch family. You can find a lot of variations of the straight stitch and this is one among them. Simple, easy and yet very elegant. 

fern stitch

It resembles a fern leaf and hence the name for the stitch. It is a very good design that works great for making vegetables or leaves. It looks very similar to feather stitch but yet is very different.

What you will need?

  • Any fabric.
  • Embroidery hoop, 15cm (6″) (Bigger if you are working on a larger design)
  • Tapestry needle
  • Embroidery thread (You can buy the 36 pack of DMC embroidery floss from Amazon for all your basic embroidery needs)

How many strands of floss do you need for making the fern stitch?

You can use all 6 strands of the floss. But if you are working on a finer design, then start with 2 strands of floss and increase the number of strands according to your design. Silk or rayon thread works well with this stitch.

Step by Step Pictorial Process of making the fern stitch

starting fern stitch

1. Start by inserting the needle from below the fabric at point A. Pull the thread up and insert at point B. Take the thread down and bring it up again at point C. Take it down at point B again.

inserting needle at point B

2. Bring it up at point D and bring it up at point B. One fern stitch is ready.

starting second stitch

3. Start the next fern stitch by bringing the thread up at point D and take it down at point B. Work in a similar fashion.

completing the fern stitch

4. Complete the pattern and finally make a straight stitch to finish. Take the thread down and secure with a knot.

Tips for working the fern stitch

  • I have drawn lines for easier understanding. But as you get used to the stitch, you can just draw the middle line. Because we cannot hide the drawing with this stitch.

What is the fern stitch used for?

  • It is generally used for making branches, stems, vines etc.

More stitches:

  • Cast On Stitch
  • Basque Stitch
  • Parallel Running Stitch
  • Double Feather Stitch
  • Long and Short Stitch
  • Trellis Stitch
  • Blanket stitch
  • satin stitch
  • back stitch
  • stem stitch

Check out the video tutorial below

So until next time,

Keep Stitching,

Fareeha

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fern stitch with step by step pictures

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Comments

  1. Rhoda Edwards says

    August 7, 2019 at 3:18 am

    Beautiful work, thank you.

    Reply
    • fasembroidery says

      August 9, 2019 at 6:28 am

      Thank you for your appreciation. It means a lot!

      Reply
  2. Dusty Cutter says

    January 24, 2021 at 12:03 am

    I’m in my 70’s and haven’t embroidered for over 60 years. With the Covid I made some pillows for Christmas gifts, using 2 stitches I could remember. Now I am interested in brodening my skills and found your website. The details are very exact which I need. Lovely ideas. Thanks and have a blessed day.

    Reply

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