How to Work a Spider Web Stitch

Working the Spider Web Stitch

A spider web stitch (also called whipped spider web, ribbed wheel, and a few more names) is a detachable embroidery stitch that forms a circular shape. Although it is stronger than the real web, the spikes and lines are similar to spider webs.

This stitch works well as you embroidered flowers and other circular motifs. It would be nice to sew in different sizes to fill a region or a silhouette

To work a spider web stitch, start extending straight from a group of knitting stitches, like an islet stitch. The number of straight stitches may vary, depending on the size and your choice.

Bring the index closer to the center and slide it from the right to the bottom of the left panel.

Slide the needle under the same spoke as the next one speaks to the left. This will create a wrap in the first speech and put the index in place as you repeat this process.

Continue to wrap each spoke, work around the web and fill it with care লক্ষ্য Make sure that you do not pull the wrap too tight or that the stitching will show a misspent.

When you reach the edge, bring the needle down through the fabric to the bottom of one face.

These directions are right-handed, but you can reverse them if you are left-handed and left-to-right.

Spider Web Stitch Example

A basic spider web stitch will look like the image above. It has eight spokes, but you can work with less.

If you create one of very large size, more spokes will prevent the spread of the thread in the mouth.

A circle is also seen on the fruits where the spoke is wrapped, so you can use this when sewing in the middle of the wheels. And add a stem or some leaves to use as a flower.

Spider Web Stitch Variations and Ideas

Spider's Web Stitch also has a few ways to customize and add different ones.

• God's Eye uses only four spoke to create a shape similar to the eye of the body. 
• Close the wrap before reaching the outside of the mouthpiece so they look like a ray of sunshine.
• Embroidery with one color for the face and another color for the wrap. This is especially effective for when a spoke appears.
• Use the extended detachable chain stitch for the spokes. This will leave small loops appearing around the edges.
•  Instead of touching the spokes in the center, leave an open circle in the center. Wrap the spoke normally, but instead of forming a tight circle, it gives a floral wreath.

 Try other variations on the go or see how you can use these ideas alongside one another to create a flower garden.

It also makes a great companion to knit wheel sewing, as one is more flat and the other has a bit of thickness to it.