Turkey Rug Stitch

For my project i used a tapestry needle and double knit yarn.

Turkey rug stitch.

The turkey rug stitch seemed perfect to capture the fluffy essence. This weeks addition to the sampler is turkey rug stitch. Turkish rug knot is a simple and pretty stitch that can be used in a lot of different patterns. I haven t done a stitch tutorial for a while and my latest pattern called for a fluffy stitch for a squirrels tail so i decided to see if the turkey rug stitch would do the job.

Also known as turkey work or ghiordes knot this is a stitch that is commonly used in turkey for making rugs and it has been adapted in hand embroidery as a surface stitch to add texture. I consider turkey rug knots to be great on samples that do not need washing. The stitch is basically a series of loops worked within a shape that can then be cut to form a pile hence the rug reference as it can be used for making. May 11 2017 this stitch can be used in many ways to create different effects like making hairy fillings or a rug like edgings.

Stitch fun sampler start guide. It is especially great to create a velvety texture. Here is the link. It can lend a beautiful velvety texture or silky shagginess when using embroidery floss.

But if you want to stitch it on items that go into washing i would suggest the surrey stitch which like the turkey rug knot is great to create fuzzy texture. Think of this this stitch for hair fuzzy hats animals or ear muffs. Surrey stitch has better knots at the base which prevents it from coming out during washing. How to do turkey rug knot sarah s hand embroidery tutorials.

Embroidery hoop 15cm 6 bigger if you are working on a larger design you can purchase a set of 6 hoops from amazon for your basic read more. Flower centers mini rugs insects and english palace guards hats are also areas in which you can use turkey. I used dk yarn for the stitching which made it very fluffy and big like a pom pom. The fabric is a loose weave linen you.

This follows the back stitch pattern.