Stair Steps | Embroidery on Crochet Motif

Stair Steps is an embroidery motif that is sure to have you looking at your crocheted fabric in a new light! By stitching horizontally and vertically, you will be able to add color, depth and dimension to your single (US term)/double (UK term) crochet! This file contains directions to execute the Stair Steps motif, as well as a pattern for a simple coaster. I encourage you to make a coaster (a much more delightful word than swatch, don't you think?) to explore not only the embroidery technique, but also learn about how the drape of your crochet relates to the tension of your embroidery. Through practice, you will find your perfect combination of materials, hook size and tension. The coaster is also a wonderful way to learn about "crochet anatomy" and how I have structured the directions for the embroidery. If you would like to make your embroidered crochet project look crisp - and even reversible, depending on which motifs you select - I encourage you to apply an i-cord. The i-cord bec