Stitch of the Week Algerian Eyes

Start in the corner by bringing your needle up from the bottom through the hole. (Make sure your thread is secured in the back to prevent pull through.) Count 4 holes (or 2 stitches) diagonally to find the center and push needle down into the hole.

Keeping your thread tight, count 4 holes over from the center and 4 holes down from point 1 and come up through the fabric at that point. Push the needle once again into the center.

Continue in a circular motion always counting 4 holes over and 4 holes in as you continue to make the star/snowflake shape.

The tighter you pull your floss, the larger the hole in the center will be.

You can create a row by placing them next to each other, or stacking them on top of one another.

If you are part of our Stitcher Milestone Challenge, this stitch is one of the stitches you can use to progress levels. If you are interested in patterns that use the Algerian eye, check out the Forget Me Not Sampler by Victorian Sampler, or Heart to Heart #135 by Cross 'N Patch, or for a pattern with JUST Algerian Eyes, try Heart of Hearts by Cherry Lane Designs. (Links on the side)

Model stitched on 28 ct Jobelan using 2 strands of 218 Cosmo