Algerian Eye Stitch

algerian eyelet
Algerian Eye Stitch is also known as

Star stitch, Algerian eyelet stitch [EN], Puntada ojo argelina [ES], Point d’œillet algérien [FR], Algerischer Lochstich [DE], Ponto ilhó argelino [PT], stjärnstygn [SV].


How to do the Algerian Eye Stitch

This stitch combines at least eight straight stitches to form a star-like pattern inside a square area. The Algerian Eye Stitch can be used as a filling stitch on even-weave fabric in a wonderful way. You need to know the Straight Stitch to be able to do this pattern. I will work within a roughly made square area to illustrate this stitch.

Fig 1: Bring the needle out from A, a corner of the square. Take the needle in through B, the middle of the square. Again, bring the needle out from C, a point that lies halfway to one of the sides of the square, as shown.Fig 2: Now, continue the sequence of bringing the needle out through the corners and then through the middle of the sides, each time, taking it inside B. Work this all around the square.
Fig 3: The Algerian Eye Stitch would look like this. You may add more spokes or straight stitches, but in even numbers, to get a more filled Algerian Eye Stitch. The minimum number of spokes you would want is eight, as shown here.

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31 Responses

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    Amira says:

    What kind of fabric can be used to do thos embroidery

    • Sarah says:

      Hi Amira,
      This embroidery will work the best on an even weave cloth, which is also called an aida fabric or matty cloth. You can also work this over a regular fabric with proper stitch guides for symmetry. I hope this answers you. 🙂

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    Liv says:

    Thank you so much for explaining the diffrent stictch-techniques easy and letting me learn how to stitch. Best wishes Liv from Sweden.

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    rebecca h says:

    I love embroidery and you explain it so well. I just need the right cloth.

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    Terry sanders says:

    Hi, I love what you have done. I have learned a lot of didn’t stitches. However, would you be able to tell me what kind of needle to use on a Jean jacket. Any input would be greatfull.

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    Cecilia says:

    Muchas Gracias por sus explicaciones. Son muy útiles para mí y para mucha gente. Bendiciones.

  6. S
    Sindhu says:

    This tutorial is very useful and gives neat description with pictures.. Easily understandable words.. Thank yoo..

  7. Hi, thanks for this tutorial. Now I can resume my cross stitching – got stuck when I came across this Algerian Eyes… 😀

  8. K
    Khushi says:

    Hi Sarah,

    Indeed a neat and clean tutorial but i would’ve more appreciated this if I could see the back of stitch and also how you have packed the stitch. 🙂

  9. s
    saba says:

    hi sarah. im from india and im fond of embroidery .i hv seen ur work in this way.i follow ur methods.hope i ll learn more.thank u so much sarah. saba

  10. R
    Raji says:

    Hi sara

    iam fond of embroidery so much

    Thanks for your nice tutorial

  11. N
    Nina says:

    How wonderful site!!!, I like it very much. Thank’s a lot Sarah

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    Chang says:

    Thanks so much! Such a wonderful site!!!!!!!

  13. n
    nitya suresh says:

    Hi Sara,
    I am a keen follower of ur website 🙂 i simply love the way you present ur information.

    Can you please teach how to do mirror work? like how it is in the Rajasthani embroidery…

  14. v
    vasantha says:

    thanks for your wonderful site

  15. B
    Bren says:

    Great site! I’ve marked it as one of my favorites. It is a wonderful resource for learning stitches.

  16. R
    Rathi says:

    Dear Sarah mam
    Really a wonderful website.
    Very cute to understand.waiting for new designs.
    Thanks. I am Rathi from palakkad

  17. P
    PM says:

    Hey Sarah ,
    Your valuable stuff is been copied pls refer the link
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  18. D
    Diana says:

    Wonderful tutorials and so easy to use. I just discovered your page and enjoying it immensely. Will keep an eye on you now 🙂

    Greetings from Estonia! 🙂

  19. Amanda says:

    Sarah,
    Thank you so much for creating this wonderful website! I am brand new to embroidery and am blessed to have found your many helpful tutorials. Thanks again,
    God Bless,
    Amanda

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    Elisabetta says:

    Really interesting blog! I like your sistematic classification of points. It’s clear you are a teacher! Compliments! I’ll follow you with pleausure!
    Elisabetta

    • E
      Elisabetta says:

      I’m always Elisabetta. I don’t know why my google profile doesn’t appear… I complete my message telling you that I write from Italy. My blog is elisabettaricami.blogspot.com
      Thanks again for sharing your knowledge!
      Elisabetta

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    Ann says:

    Sarah, I am so delighted with your site. I have been interested and charmed by Indian embroidery techniques for so long, and now thanks to you I am getting the information I’ve always wanted.

  22. A
    Amy says:

    Thanks for your website..

  23. M
    Mª José says:

    Your blog is great
    I learn a lot here
    thanks

  24. S
    Sheryl Colie says:

    I really like your website….So instructional and easy to understand. Are you sure your not an embroidery Angel? LOL
    I have had the desire to stitch again. Send me more if you can.
    Thank you in Advance.

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