Your First Blackwork Project Starts Here

Pick Your First Pattern

If you’re curious about blackwork embroidery but not quite sure where to start, you’re in the right place.

These three beginner-friendly designs are more than just patterns—they’re gentle invitations. Each one teaches you something useful, offers a little moment of calm, and gives you a finish you’ll be proud to share.

Pick the one that speaks to you—or collect them all as a way to ease into blackwork with confidence and joy.

Blackwork Little Owl pattern

Little Owl

This sweet little owl is perfect for your first blackwork project—or your first peaceful stitching moment in a while. Bold outlines, three simple fill patterns, and colour-coded charts make it easy to follow along without second-guessing. You’ll learn essential blackwork skills and end up with something cheerful to show for it.

  • Finished size: 3.4" x 3.3" (8.6 x 8.4cm)
  • Includes: 3 stitch patterns + coloured chart guides
  • Perfect for: beginners, owl lovers, quick wins

You’ll receive a downloadable PDF chart with step-by-step diagrams and stitch order tips, designed to help your back look as tidy as your front.

A calm, confidence-building project for just £2.25.

Download Little Owl and enjoy a soft start into blackwork.

Blackwork Rocking Horse embroidery chart

Rocking Horse

This vintage-style rocking horse is full of charm and childhood warmth. With three simple stitch patterns and a clear outline, it's a lovely piece to stitch slowly—or whip up quickly for a special handmade gift.

  • Finished size: approx 4" x 4" (10 x 10cm)
  • Includes: Zigzags, vertical & diagonal lines, octagons + outlines
  • Perfect for: baby gifts, nursery decor, gentle nostalgia

Includes colour-coded stitch guides and a neat outline that can be worked in backstitch or double running stitch.

A beautiful way to practice core blackwork techniques and create something meaningful—for just £2.25.

Run Rabbit Run blackwork embroidery pattern

Run Rabbit Run

This playful bunny hops across a soft floral border in this folk-inspired blackwork design. With its simple shapes and flowing rhythm, it's perfect for quiet stitching time—and ideal for beginners ready to try a little more.

  • Finished size: 5" x 2.75" (12.7 x 7cm)
  • Includes: outline, tulip border, and variable density fills
  • Perfect for: nursery gifts, seasonal decor, mindful stitching

The back leg and ear offer a slightly denser fill for added interest, while the border gives you a lovely flourish to finish with.

A charming way to explore texture, flow, and creativity—for just £2.25.

Download Run Rabbit Run and hop into something joyful.

Want all three?

If you're finding it hard to choose—or you'd simply like a thoughtful set of beginner patterns—I've bundled all three into one easy download.

Little Owl, Rocking Horse, and Run Rabbit Run each offer something different: a new stitch pattern to try, a small creative moment, and a finish you’ll feel good about.

Special bundle price: £5.00 for all three patterns

Download the Beginner Trio Bundle and enjoy a confident start to blackwork embroidery.

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