Algerian Eye Stitch is also known as
Star stitch, Algerian eyelet stitch [EN], Puntada ojo argelina [ES], Point d’œillet algérien [FR], Algerischer Lochstich [DE], Ponto ilhó argelino [PT], stjärnstygn [SV].
How to do the Algerian Eye Stitch
This stitch combines at least eight straight stitches to form a star-like pattern inside a square area. The Algerian Eye Stitch can be used as a filling stitch on even-weave fabric in a wonderful way. You need to know the Straight Stitch to be able to do this pattern. I will work within a roughly made square area to illustrate this stitch.
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| Fig 1: Bring the needle out from A, a corner of the square. Take the needle in through B, the middle of the square. Again, bring the needle out from C, a point that lies halfway to one of the sides of the square, as shown. | Fig 2: Now, continue the sequence of bringing the needle out through the corners and then through the middle of the sides, each time, taking it inside B. Work this all around the square. |
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| Fig 3: The Algerian Eye Stitch would look like this. You may add more spokes or straight stitches, but in even numbers, to get a more filled Algerian Eye Stitch. The minimum number of spokes you would want is eight, as shown here. |
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What kind of fabric can be used to do thos embroidery
Hi Amira,
This embroidery will work the best on an even weave cloth, which is also called an aida fabric or matty cloth. You can also work this over a regular fabric with proper stitch guides for symmetry. I hope this answers you. 🙂
Thank you so much for explaining the diffrent stictch-techniques easy and letting me learn how to stitch. Best wishes Liv from Sweden.
I am so happy that you are learning hand embroidery and are happy with our pages! Enjoy! ❤️
I love embroidery and you explain it so well. I just need the right cloth.
Hi, I love what you have done. I have learned a lot of didn’t stitches. However, would you be able to tell me what kind of needle to use on a Jean jacket. Any input would be greatfull.
I can suggest a bigger embroidery needle!
Muchas Gracias por sus explicaciones. Son muy útiles para mí y para mucha gente. Bendiciones.
This tutorial is very useful and gives neat description with pictures.. Easily understandable words.. Thank yoo..
Hi, thanks for this tutorial. Now I can resume my cross stitching – got stuck when I came across this Algerian Eyes… 😀
Hi Sarah,
Indeed a neat and clean tutorial but i would’ve more appreciated this if I could see the back of stitch and also how you have packed the stitch. 🙂
hi sarah. im from india and im fond of embroidery .i hv seen ur work in this way.i follow ur methods.hope i ll learn more.thank u so much sarah. saba
Hi sara
iam fond of embroidery so much
Thanks for your nice tutorial
How wonderful site!!!, I like it very much. Thank’s a lot Sarah
Thanks so much! Such a wonderful site!!!!!!!
Hi Sara,
I am a keen follower of ur website 🙂 i simply love the way you present ur information.
Can you please teach how to do mirror work? like how it is in the Rajasthani embroidery…
Hi Nitya,
I have the mirror work tutorial in pending. Please do wait for it.
thanks for your wonderful site
Great site! I’ve marked it as one of my favorites. It is a wonderful resource for learning stitches.
Dear Sarah mam
Really a wonderful website.
Very cute to understand.waiting for new designs.
Thanks. I am Rathi from palakkad
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Thanks PM for letting us know of it. We will check into it as soon as we can.
Wonderful tutorials and so easy to use. I just discovered your page and enjoying it immensely. Will keep an eye on you now 🙂
Greetings from Estonia! 🙂
Sarah,
Thank you so much for creating this wonderful website! I am brand new to embroidery and am blessed to have found your many helpful tutorials. Thanks again,
God Bless,
Amanda
Really interesting blog! I like your sistematic classification of points. It’s clear you are a teacher! Compliments! I’ll follow you with pleausure!
Elisabetta
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Thanks again for sharing your knowledge!
Elisabetta
Sarah, I am so delighted with your site. I have been interested and charmed by Indian embroidery techniques for so long, and now thanks to you I am getting the information I’ve always wanted.
Thanks for your website..
Your blog is great
I learn a lot here
thanks
I really like your website….So instructional and easy to understand. Are you sure your not an embroidery Angel? LOL
I have had the desire to stitch again. Send me more if you can.
Thank you in Advance.