Uploaded June 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
This video shows you how to embroider detached chain stitch (also known as lazy daisy) on knitted fabric for a beautiful embellishment. We also have videos for embroidering twisted chain stitches (youtu.be/wNXRdHd4ocI) and French knots (youtu.be/u6wbFUaunxU)
This video is part of our Confident Knitting series. The pattern featured in this video is the Patina Scarf by Jeanette Sloan which can be found, along with in-depth photo tutorials, in our book, Confident Knitting. You can purchase Confident Knitting at:
UK retailers: actechniques.co.uk/retailers
Modern Daily Knitting (USA): moderndailyknitting.com/shop/confident-knitting
Strickmich (EU): strickmich-shop.de/en/Books/?manufacturer=bb92ee57ee5f4b9b8dfb06e1129cb884&order=topseller&p=1
0:00 Introduction
0:40 Using Locking Stitch Markers to Plan
0:55 Securing Yarn on Wrong Side of Work
2:26 Passing Yarn to Right Side
3:05 Working the Detached Chain Stitch
3:57 Finishing Off a Petal
4:33 Making a Second Petal
6:00 Fastening Off
This video shows you how to embroider detached chain stitch (also known as lazy daisy) on knitted fabric for a beautiful embellishment. We also have videos for embroidering twisted chain stitches (youtu.be/wNXRdHd4ocI) and French knots (youtu.be/u6wbFUaunxU)
This video is part of our Confident Knitting series. The pattern featured in this video is the Patina Scarf by Jeanette Sloan which can be found, along with in-depth photo tutorials, in our book, Confident Knitting. You can purchase Confident Knitting at:
UK retailers: actechniques.co.uk/retailers
Modern Daily Knitting (USA): moderndailyknitting.com/shop/confident-knitting
Strickmich (EU): strickmich-shop.de/en/Books/?manufacturer=bb92ee57ee5f4b9b8dfb06e1129cb884&order=topseller&p=1
0:00 Introduction
0:40 Using Locking Stitch Markers to Plan
0:55 Securing Yarn on Wrong Side of Work
2:26 Passing Yarn to Right Side
3:05 Working the Detached Chain Stitch
3:57 Finishing Off a Petal
4:33 Making a Second Petal
6:00 Fastening Off
