Embroidery Hoop Wood 12.5cm

Just as both knitting and crochet have really come back into fashion, another old craft that has enjoyed a renaissance in recent years is embroidery. Not just the classic cross stitch, but other and more experimental forms of embroidery have also emerged.

If you want to experiment with different forms of embroidery, an embroidery hoop is a wonderful investment that makes it both easier and more manageable to create beautiful embroideries on any surface.

How does an embroidery hoop work?

This wooden model is a classic design, consisting of two rings that fit inside each other. The outer ring is stretched and the inner one is placed under the fabric to be embroidered. The top ring now clamps the fabric to hold its shape while you embroider.

You can make small embroideries inside the hoop, but if you're working on a larger project, move the hoop as your work grows.

What can you do with an embroidery hoop?

The most obvious is to use the hoop as a frame when creating small works of art with yarn. Stretch the fabric in the hoop and embroider your design. Now you can hang the frame with fabric, like a small picture.

Another way to use the hoop is when you embroider on larger pieces, like tablecloths or clothing. Here, the hoop seeks to allow you to work evenly and to make it a little easier to profit because you are only working on small areas at a time. If you want to experiment with embroidering on clothing and different types of fabric, the hoop is a great tool.