Algerian eye stitch is a kind of embroidery stitch very decorative and easy to do, it is worked in a even-weave fabric. This stitch consists of eight straight stitches all worked in a central hole to create a star motif. Algerian eye stitch is also called Star Stitch or Star Eyelet Stitch.

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You can create a lot of motifs, blocks and different patterns. It is very interesting to use multi-coloured borders around a design.

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Here below the instruction to learn how to do algerian eye stitch:

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DMC FW Nordic Spirit yarns_400

This collection of DMC fashion threads for knitting works is ispired to the nordic european misty landscapes, tundra, frozen lakes, windy steppes… wild and rugged sceneries all over the world. Primitive landscapes, where nature reigns supreme.

The Nordic Spirit woman use to wear garments in natural wools and raw materials, which wraps up the body.
The colours come from the bare lands, or you can find the turquoises of deep lakes, the strong nuances of overpowering waterfalls and the powerful colours of the northern lights.
Thick yarns in astonishing shades dominate the Nordic Spirit style.
There are a range of fashionable and stylish patterns to knit using Nordic Spirit.

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