"Let's Make It Personal" Embroidery Tutorials & Supplies

Learn to embroider your baby's name onto their very own cardigan!

I'm Sam, the hands behind Little Name Knits. I've spent the last five years hand-embroidering thousands of baby names onto knitted cardigans, and now I'm sharing how I do it on my Instagram page.

Whether you're expecting a baby, on maternity leave, looking for a thoughtful handmade gift or simply fancy learning something new, I'll guide you through the process step by step. NO experience needed!

Part 1: Everything You'll Need

Here you'll find the equipment and materials I use to embroider names onto baby cardigans using my 'go to' technique - surface chain stitch.

I'll be sharing links to my recommended supplies below, so you can get everything ready before we begin and tutorials will all be available on my Instagram as I aim to add them weekly - click link below to visit my page. I'd love to see you there! xx

Find my free tutorials on instagram

Surface Chain Stitch | What You'll Need

Crochet Hook 3.5mm
This is the style of crochet hook I use to embroider names onto knitted cardigans using surface chain stitch. I'll show you exactly how to use it in my tutorials on instagram.
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Ricorumi Yarns Singles
Just want to try one colour? Individual Ricorumi yarns are a great option if you're starting out or only planning to embroider one name. Choose a shade to suit your cardigan!
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Embroidery Scissors
A handy little pair of embroidery scissors for neatly trimming yarn ends as you work. These crane-style scissors are both practical and pretty!
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Crochet Hook with Grip Handle 3.5mm
An alternative crochet hook with a comfortable grip handle. A useful option if you prefer something a little easier to hold while embroidering.
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Blunt Tapestry Needles
These blunt-ended needles are useful for weaving in and securing your yarn ends neatly on the inside of your cardigan.
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Ricorumi Yarn Collection
A great starter selection of colours for embroidering your baby's name and other projects. Choose your favourite shade to make their cardigan truly personal.
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Hello Pastel Yarn Pack
A pack of 12 pastel yarn colours, perfect for experimenting with different shades when embroidering names onto baby cardigans.
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Hello Bright Yarn Pack
A pack of 12 bright yarn colours for adding a splash of colour to your personalised embroidery projects.
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