Beginners Guide: How to Make a Hand-Embroidered Name Sweater

Have you seen the viral baby and kids name sweaters all over social media? These adorable keepsakes are actually SO easy to make! With the help of my DIY Name Sweater Kit and YouTube Tutorial, you’ll be stitching up sweaters in no time!

DIY Name Sweater Kit

YouTube Tutorial

My YouTube tutorial teaches the timeless chain stitch! In this step-by-step video, you’ll learn how to create an adorable, custom sweater that makes the perfect gift for a loved one or a stylish addition to your new baby’s wardrobe. Whether you’re new to embroidery or looking to add a special touch to your next project, this project is for you.

What You’ll Learn:

This video includes:

• All the Best Supplies: The needles, yarn, and sweaters that I use daily!
• How to master the chain stitch: A versatile and classic stitch that’s perfect for writing names or simple designs.
• How to Switch Letters: Learn how to transition from letter to letter and other tips and tricks while stitching.

NAME SWEATER SUPPLIES:

• DIY Name Kit (Includes yarn, needle, personalized pattern, and pdf tutorial)
• Knit Sweater (Shop all sweaters & sizes here)
• Yarn (Shop all yarns I recommend here)
• Yarn Needle or Darners Needle
• Personalized Name Pattern
• Water Soluble Stabilizer (if you plan to print yourself)
• Digital Name Pattern (if you want help printing yourself)

If you want to experiment with more stitches, I also have a pocket guide & stitch sampler to learn even more stitches on sweaters!

Why This Project?

This project is the perfect way to create something personal and meaningful. It’s great for all skill levels, and the finished product is a cozy sweater that’s unique to you or someone special.

Imagine stitching a sweater with your child’s name, gifting it to a friend, making one for yourself, or even creating matching sweaters for the whole family! The possibilities are endless.

Check out the full tutorial on my YouTube channel to start stitching your own custom sweater today!

CLICK HERE TO WATCH

Share your sweater with me!

• Share your creations with me on Instagram at @stitchin.with.samantha! I’d love to see your beautiful sweaters and the creative names or words you stitch.

• Find more embroidery patterns, kits, and materials in my Etsy Shop to inspire your next project.

Happy stitching!