Sashiko Persimmon Flower and Headband Pattern | Embroidery on Crochet Tutorial

This tutorial is a demonstration of how the sashiko hitomezashi (persimmon stitch) stitch can be worked into simple crocheted fabric. The tutorial covers how to embroider the pattern in two different intervals. The “Every Row” interval requires stitching on both the right and wrong sides of your work. The “Every Other Row” interval is stitched with only the right side facing and is a bit easier to grasp. As a result, the tutorial begins with this interval to introduce the concept. Directions for a simple crocheted swatch are included. I encourage you to make two swatches to practice both intervals. Doing so will not only be a way to study the “anatomy” of single crochet and learn the embroidery stitch pattern, but also an opportunity to experience how the drape of your crocheted piece changes as you add embroidery. Through practice, you will become comfortable balancing gauge of crochet with embroidery tension. The tutorial also includes a pattern for an adjustable headband, which is