Sashiko Persimmon Flower (and Headband Pattern) | Embroidery on Knitting Tutorial

Sashiko needlework originated as a practical, simple running stitch used to repair or strengthen clothing, to patch worn garments and to hold layers of fabric together for extra warmth. Sashiko translates to ‘little stabs’, a reference to the actual act of stitching through cloth. Given its origins out of necessity, its practical impact and its ultimate beauty, sashiko is truly the embodiment of form and function. This tutorial is a demonstration of how the sashiko hitomezashi (persimmon stitch) stitch can be worked into straight stockinette. The tutorial covers how to embroider the pattern in two different intervals through conceptual drawings and photos of swatches and discusses how to incorporate it into your choice of fiber weight. A pattern for a headband, which features this beautiful stitch pattern and an adjustable closure, is included. For the headband: YarnDK weight~30g of MC to make the headband~5g of CC for the embroideryMy SamplesBlack:Marianated Yarns Playtime DK100% MerinoNot Quite BlackNavy:Little Fox Yarns Bōsa65% Wool – Merino, 20% Silk, 15% Other Animal – YakThreat Level MidnightSappphire:Magpie Fibers80% Merino, 10% Cashmere goat, 10% NylonBell Bottom BluesAll samples were embroidered with Marianated Yarns Playtime DK in the colorway Bumble.ToolsUS 3 (3.25 mm) 24” circular needles Additional US 3 (3.25 mm) needle (for the 3-Needle Bindoff) Darning needle Gauge7 sts and 9 rows / inch (2.5 cm)straight stockinetteSizesS/M for 19-21” (48-53 cm) circumferenceM/L for 21-22” (53-56 cm) circumferenceIf in between sizes, opt for the smaller size.Abbreviations CC contrast colork knitMC main colorRS right sidests stitchesWS wrong side