sorry to say the same thing but goggle.com put need free instructions for duplicate stitching. I also think they may have them on Annies Attic for free too - like a video or something.
Plain Sweater for Grandson
I am in the process of knitting my first sweater for my 1 year old grandson. It is a stockinette stitch in one color, fisherman off white. (Since it is my first sweater, I didn't want to start off with a difficult pattern with lots of colors to deal with, but now I see that it will be very plain when completed.) Is there a way to embroider an object (car, train or boat) onto a completed sweater? What is duplicate stitching?
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Check my posting (Ellie in Houston) - I have a webside here for a charity sweater: http://bevscountrycottage.com/aunt-bs-boatnecksweater.html. The sweater is a size "2". I love it!!
Here is a video demonstrating duplicate stitch:
You can use cross-stitch charts (if you don't feel like winging it) and duplicate stitch to add a design to your finished sweater.
You can use cross-stitch charts (if you don't feel like winging it) and duplicate stitch to add a design to your finished sweater.
(((((( Yes, you can embroider on a FO. The duplicate stitch merely recreates the stitch in a different color and has many applications; It looks fab, too.
Other embroider stitches, too can embellish an FO:
Lazy Daisy
French knot, etc.
For embroider stitch how to/s, surf for:
Embroider stitches
......then view the draw.
A good how-to book (hand knitting, crocheting, etc.,) will also print these at times so one can have them when away from computer access.
When you draw the options up, you'll see tons of stitches that might interest you, too and I would think that the objects you want may be there.
Another thought, also is to choose classy buttons for your FO. I've seen plain sweaters with no embroidering, nicely done, though and the buttons really set it off.
You can get variety buttions, also in the notions departments and no doubt find trains, etc.
Good luck!
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Other embroider stitches, too can embellish an FO:
Lazy Daisy
French knot, etc.
For embroider stitch how to/s, surf for:
Embroider stitches
......then view the draw.
A good how-to book (hand knitting, crocheting, etc.,) will also print these at times so one can have them when away from computer access.
When you draw the options up, you'll see tons of stitches that might interest you, too and I would think that the objects you want may be there.
Another thought, also is to choose classy buttons for your FO. I've seen plain sweaters with no embroidering, nicely done, though and the buttons really set it off.
You can get variety buttions, also in the notions departments and no doubt find trains, etc.
Good luck!
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Suesea said:I am in the process of knitting my first sweater for my 1 year old grandson. It is a stockinette stitch in one color, fisherman off white. (Since it is my first sweater, I didn't want to start off with a difficult pattern with lots of colors to deal with, but now I see that it will be very plain when completed.) Is there a way to embroider an object (car, train or boat) onto a completed sweater? What is duplicate stitching?
You might also want to consider checking your local craft stores for embelishments. You can get some really cute appliques that can be sewn on to jazz things up a bit. 
Duplicate stitching is also known as swiss darning and is a great way to add a small motif to a plain piece of knitting, also for little details on picture sweaters done using intarsia. All you do is embroider a pattern using a darning needle by tracing the route of the original stitches. There's quite a good set of instructions here:Suesea said:I am in the process of knitting my first sweater for my 1 year old grandson. It is a stockinette stitch in one color, fisherman off white. (Since it is my first sweater, I didn't want to start off with a difficult pattern with lots of colors to deal with, but now I see that it will be very plain when completed.) Is there a way to embroider an object (car, train or boat) onto a completed sweater? What is duplicate stitching?
http://www.getknitting.com/ak_0601swissdarn.aspx?mkez
Hope that helps
Dave
I used buttons to brighten up this sweater...I found it free on Ravely.
Lots of great ideas. Will keep watching
You can also use "waste canvas". It is used by needlepointers mainly. Look for a canvas that is woven not glued threads. Baste a square the size plus a little bigger than your chosen design. Baste( with sewing thread) thru the middle of the canvas and other places to keep it secure. Now you can x stitch your design.When Finished, wet the canvas, now you remove the threads and see your finished work. I made many a plain sweat shirt into custom pieces. Even did this to the legs of sweat pants when my daughter was small. My sister in law expected a new sweatshirt done this way every year for Christmas!! Great gift little cost.
A plain design, but it looks really cool with those great buttons and I like the collar.ladypurl said:I used buttons to brighten up this sweater...I found it free on Ravely.
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