Wool Embroidery on Knitwear

A course by Mariana Baertl , Textile Artist

Textile Artist. Lima District, Peru.
Joined February 2019
98% positive reviews (60)
1,999 students
Audio: Spanish
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Learn to enrich your favorite garments with texture and personality using the wool embroidery technique

Add a new layer of style and personality to your clothing with wool. In this online course, textile artist Mariana Baertl, whose work has been featured on the runway in Paris Fashion Week, teaches you to embroider wool onto knitwear.

Learn to dress up any garment with exclusive designs using just your hands, a crochet hook, and your creativity. Discover different stitches to bring your knitwear to life with texture and volume. By the end, you'll be able to create your own collection of stylish clothes with an original look.

If you're interested in learning more about embroidery with Mariana, check out her other two courses. See how to make your own decorative tapestry with different colors and textures in Embroidered Tapestry Creation or take Introduction to Latch Hooking and Locker Hooking to discover new textile techniques and further explore your imagination.

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What will you learn in this online course?

15 lessons & 23 downloads

Materials
4 minutes, 58 seconds
Types of Fabric
3 minutes, 14 seconds
Garment Composition and Design
3 minutes, 45 seconds
Basic Stitch
7 minutes, 43 seconds
Duplicate Stitch
8 minutes, 28 seconds
Stem Stitch
5 minutes, 29 seconds
  • 98% positive reviews (60)
  • 1,999 students
  • 15 lessons (1h 28m)
  • 23 additional resources (10 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: Spanish
  • Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Decorate a knitwear garment with embroidered designs full of texture using a variety of stitches.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

All craft lovers, especially those who want to add their own style to knit garments or create fashion collections with a distinct personality.

Requirements and materials

No prior knowledge is needed to take this course, just a knit garment, wool, and crochet hooks.


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1,999 Students
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Mariana Baertl

Mariana Baertl
A course by Mariana Baertl

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Textile Artist

Mariana Baertl is the founder of Living Fibers and a textile artist specializing in handmade embroidery and knit decor for indoor spaces. She studied fashion design in Peru before moving to Barcelona, Spain, where she perfected her technique and started working in haute couture and patternmaking.

After working many years as a fashion designer, she decided to change course and devote her time to textile art. All of her pieces are hand-embroidered with threads and yarns from around the world. Her biggest source of inspiration is nature, especially its shapes and movements.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • Influences
  • U2

    Before Starting

    • Materials
    • Types of Fabric
    • Garment Composition and Design
  • U3

    Embroidery Time!

    • Basic Stitch
    • Duplicate Stitch
    • Stem Stitch
    • Flowers
  • U4

    Raised Stitches

    • Bullion Stitch
    • Interlock Stitch
    • Turkish Knot
  • U5

    Tips, Stitch Variations and Other Projects

    • Terminations and Finishes
    • Stitch Variations
    • Other Projects
  • FP

    Final project

    • Wool Embroidery on Knitwear

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FAQs

You’ll learn how to blend techniques like macramé, weaving, and embroidery to create unique textile pieces, personalize garments, and repair clothing with one-of-a-kind designs—experimenting with materials and stitches to add texture and dimension.

This course is designed for people with intermediate skills in textile techniques and embroidery—perfect for those who already have some basic experience and want to deepen their knowledge and try new methods.

You’ll need yarns of various thicknesses, embroidery needles (both metal and plastic), an embroidery hoop, a water-soluble marker, scissors, and textile items to work on. It’s also recommended to have cardboard, threads, and creative embroidery kits.

The course teaches you how to combine macramé, loom weaving, and decorative embroidery, mixing textures, reliefs, and stitches to create original, multidimensional pieces that enhance your artistic expression.

Yes, you’ll learn mending and decorative embroidery techniques to repair, refresh, and personalize garments—adding flowers, fringes, and stitches on knit or jersey fabrics to bring creativity and sustainability.

You’ll be able to create and customize sweaters, tapestries, decorative garments, accessories, home décor items, and fashion pieces using mixed techniques and professional finishes.

You’ll learn how to pick the right yarn thickness, type, and color based on the fabric’s weight and texture—assessing compatibility to avoid distortion and achieve neat, long-lasting results.

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Wool Embroidery on Knitwear. Craft, and Fashion course by Mariana Baertl

Wool Embroidery on Knitwear

A course by Mariana Baertl
Textile Artist. Lima District, Peru.
Joined February 2019
  • 98% positive reviews (60)
  • 1,999 students