Varsity letter laurel monogram hand embroidery pattern
Intermediate · 6 colors · 26 letters
Download letter A (free PDF)PDF, US Letter · 14 KB
The capital letter A stands in a block face with square ends, inside an open laurel wreath: two leafy branches rise from a blossom at the foot and leave the top open. The letter is satin stitch, worked across each stroke.
Size and details
Intermediate. Some letters of the set have long satin stitches from a 6 inch hoop up.
6 colors of floss and 3 kinds of stitch:
| Hoop | Inches | Centimeters | Satin stitch up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 in (8 cm) | 1.7 × 1.7 in | 4.3 × 4.3 cm | 1/8 in (3 mm) |
| 4 in (10 cm) | 2.5 × 2.5 in | 6.4 × 6.4 cm | 3/16 in (5 mm) |
| 5 in (13 cm) | 3.4 × 3.4 in | 8.6 × 8.6 cm | 1/4 in (6 mm) |
| 6 in (15 cm) | 4.2 × 4.2 in | 10.7 × 10.7 cm | 3/8 in (10 mm) |
| 8 in (20 cm) | 5.9 × 5.9 in | 15 × 15 cm | 1/2 in (13 mm) |
- In an 8 inch hoop the widest satin stitch shape is 1/2 in (13 mm) across. Satin stitches longer than about 12 mm (just under 1/2 in) tend to work loose: divide the shape into sections, or work it in long and short stitch.
- In a 3 or 4 inch hoop the French knots are drawn smaller than about 2 mm (a little over 1/16 in). Use one strand of floss for them there, or choose a larger hoop.
- In a 3 or 4 inch hoop the French knots are drawn smaller than about 2 mm (a little over 1/16 in). Use one strand of floss for them there, or choose a larger hoop.
- In an 8 inch hoop the widest satin stitch shape is 9/16 in (14 mm) across. Satin stitches longer than about 12 mm (just under 1/2 in) tend to work loose: divide the shape into sections, or work it in long and short stitch.
- In a 3 or 4 inch hoop the French knots are drawn smaller than about 2 mm (a little over 1/16 in). Use one strand of floss for them there, or choose a larger hoop.
The pattern is drawn inside a circle about half an inch (1.3 cm) smaller all around than the hoop.
What you need
- DMC 986 Very Dark Forest GreenBranches and darker half of each leaf
- DMC 320 Medium Pistachio GreenLighter half of each leaf
- DMC 152 Medium Light Shell PinkBlossom petals
- DMC 3350 Ultra Dark Dusty RoseBlossom center
- DMC 3852 Very Dark StrawRing of knots in the blossom
- DMC 3781 Dark Mocha BrownLetter
The floss is six-strand cotton; the stitch guide says how many strands to use. You also need a hoop, an embroidery needle (a size 7 to 9 suits two or three strands) and plain cotton or linen fabric. To frame the piece in its hoop, cut a square 3 inches (8 cm) wider than the hoop: a 9 inch (23 cm) square for a 6 inch hoop.
Stitch guide
- Stem stitch 2 or 3 strandsBranches
- Satin stitch 2 strandsLeaves (each half slanted to the center vein, in its own color), blossom petals, letter
- French knot 2 strands, two wrapsBlossom center, ring of knots in the blossom
Getting it onto your fabric
The PDF holds the pattern twice at actual size: once as drawn, and once mirrored for an iron-on transfer pen. Print it at 100% with scaling off and check the one-inch square (25.4 mm) with a ruler before you trace. How to transfer a pattern explains tracing, carbon paper and the other ways. The files are under Downloads.
Downloads
- Download letter A (free PDF) A, PDF, US Letter, 3 pages, for a 6 inch (15 cm) hoop
- Download letter A, A4 (free PDF) A, PDF, A4, 3 pages, for a 6 inch (15 cm) hoop
For your own stitching, gifts and handmade pieces you sell. Do not resell or share this PDF.
Set from Graduate, an open typeface. Typeface credits and licence.
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