Wolf: a cross stitch pattern. Description and practical recommendations

If you look at the rich collections of skilled needlewomen, it becomes clear that such a character as the gray wolf is very popular. An embroidery scheme with a cross on which a lone forest inhabitant is depicted is found in the filing of any magazine dedicated to needlework. What attracts this wayward beast?

At the peak of popularity

With the image of the wolf most associate gloomy views: night, moon, snow, solitude, but most importantly - eternal freedom. In the look of the gray handsome, so often becoming an evil hero of children's fairy tales, as if the disdain for human ideals, contempt for the crowd, the true individuality of the natural single man. That's why the wolf is such a frequent guest of embroidered paintings. The cross-stitch scheme, developed by the famous designer and equipped with a complete set of threads, canvas and embroidery needles, will become a wonderful gift to the enthusiastic needlewoman.

Practical tips

To make the finished work look neat and beautiful, follow the following recommendations:

• Experienced craftsmen recommend embroidering the canvas upwards and to the sides from the center and only then - downwards.
• If the diagram depicts an animal in a winter forest or simply against the background of snowdrifts, first of all it is necessary to work on the animal, then - above the areas of dark shades. Lastly, snow and other white fragments are embroidered.
• Often, when there is a wolf in the picture, the cross-stitch scheme is provided with additional decorative elements: for example, a "back needle" seam or a monastic seam performed with beads. Typically, in this way, circuit designers recommend isolating amazing wolf eyes. If there are beads in your set, or if there is a seam "back needle" in the diagram , perform the decor after you finish the main job. Even if you already have a gray wolf ready, the cross-stitch scheme involves decorating the image only after the last cross.

Threads or beads?

Perhaps you want to present a beautiful man-made picture to someone as a gift? The cross-stitch scheme "Wolf" will be an excellent option: do it yourself or, if the relative or girlfriend also loves needlework, make a complete set for embroidery. In ready-made sets from well-known manufacturers, you can find whole stories exclusively from beads. If earlier you only embroidered a cross, boldly learn new techniques: many craftsmen think that it is much easier to embroider beads than threads of mulina.