The Ultimate Guide To Learning Hardanger Embroidery | Beginners guide to Hardanger

Here is a complete guide to getting in to Hardanger embroidery! I take you from a quick overview of the technique to the fabrics and threads used for it. Then I show the the four main stages of Hardanger embroidery; Kloster blocks, cutting the treads, woven bars and decorative stitches. There's even a quick look at designing your own Hardanger! Needles, fabrics and threads I used in the video: 28 count evenweave Cashel 100% linen DMC Coton Perlé No, 8 and No.12 (in colours of your choice!) Tapestry needles 26 and 24 Ring frame (optional; you can work this technique in your hand if you prefer) Sharp pair of embroidery scissors You can buy all of the above materials here: https://www.sarahhomfray.com/myshop/cat_1757308-Hardanger-embroidery.html The book from the giveaway: The Little Book of Hardanger - First steps and stitches Jane Greenoff (www.janegreenoff.com) Pinks Press 2018 Guide to threads and fabric sizes: 25ct, 28ct evenweave and 22ct Hardanger fabric- Perlé No. 8 for the kloster blocks, no.12 for the weaving and fillings. Tapestry needles size 26 and 24 20ct and 18ct - Perlé No.5 for the Kloster blocks and No.8 for the fillings. Tapestry 22 and 24 0:00 - Introduction 03:10 - Fabric for Hardanger 05:44 - Threads for Hardanger 07:58 - Kloster Blocks 18:00 - Cutting the fabric 28:05 - Woven Bars 32:29 - Decorative Stitches - Dove eye stitch 38:08 - Designing Hardanger Are you an embroidery beginner? Or thinking about how to get into the hobby? Go to the 'Beginning