Since needlework, knitting, sewing, beadwork, and so on, began to be in demand again, a great variety of embroidery styles, as well as all kinds of patterns for embroidery, appeared. One of the embroidery techniques is called monochrome, that is, one, maximum two-tone.
Monochrome cross stitch patterns are quite popular today. It will not be difficult to find the right one for you. Variety and choice give the embroidery process a little piquancy and enhance the sense of satisfaction from the process of creating your creation.
What is monochrome embroidery
Probably many people know that "mono" means "one." Accordingly, monochrome embroidery is one-color, one-color. In other words, only one thread color can be used in the embroidery process. The use of the second color is allowed, but they perform small, very minor details. Or, on the contrary, an emphasis is placed on any detail. Monochrome cross stitch patterns do not have to be created specifically for work in this technique. You can work on uncomplicated, conventional patterns for embroidery. However, ardent supporters can look specifically for monochrome cross-stitch patterns.
An example of a special scheme is the one given above. This option does not provide for the use of a second color, however, you can dream up and embroider the leaves for expressiveness, and not make them the same as the whole composition, black (or any color, depending on what color you embroider your work).
It is not necessary to look for a simpler plot for monochrome embroidery. Depending on your skill and desire, you can look for schemes with intricate patterns and an abundance of details. Despite the lack of variety of colors, the pictures are impressive.
Monochrome contour embroidery
Of course, filling the whole picture with crosses (if we are talking about cross-stitch) is considered customary when embroidering. However, sometimes they embroider only along the contour of the workpiece. From this, the overall picture does not spoil, but in a sense even outperforms the usual embroidery tactics in aesthetics. Patterns of monochrome contour cross stitch are not so difficult to find.
Embroidery only along the contour of the image is a kind of bold approach to needlework. It is easy to make a mistake, make the stitch in the wrong direction, make inaccuracy - and the picture is corrupted, you need to redo the minimum element. However, the canvases made in this technique look quite beautiful, concise. They are able to decorate the interior, serve as a gift for someone.
Flowers: monochrome cross stitch patterns
One of the most difficult tasks is cross-stitching flowers using monochrome embroidery. This is not due to the problem of reproducing the beauty of natural flowers, but to the inability to convey a whole gamut of shades. However, it is not necessary to abandon the idea of embroidering flowers with monochrome embroidery. You can fill the background with crosses around the flowers. Alternatively, you can embroider the outline of flowers and fill their petals and leaves with stems. In a word, everything is limited only by your imagination and the desire to painstakingly work on the canvas for a long time.