Bargello for Beginners: Retro Needlepoint Patterns

Meet Nerrisa as she talks about her childhood and how she discovered the art of bargello. She gives an overview of what bargello is, and what you can expect from the course. Nerrisa also shares her influences, where she finds her references, her favorite bargello craft books, and the fellow creatives who inspire her.

Familiarize yourself with your tools and materials, then learn how to read and follow a pattern. Nerrisa guides you through making the basic bargello stitch, before showing you how to create a range of different patterns. Then explore color by understanding how to pick the perfect palette and add different colors to your pattern.

Start making your planter cover! Begin by measuring and cutting your canvas panels before stitching your pattern. Then Nerrisa teaches you how to join your panels together using a seaming technique and how to neaten the edges of your piece.

End the course by learning how to create a hanging version of your planter cover. Hear Nerrisa’s tips on finding inspiration to continue your bargello crafting journey and keep adding pops of color and style to your home.