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The Whipped spiderweb stitch, step by step
We guide you here, step by step, to embroider the Whipped spiderweb stitch.
The whipped spiderweb stitch is worked by laying a foundation of straight stitches arranged as a star, then wrapping the thread around each spoke in succession, forming a dense and even circular raised motif.
1 – Lay the foundation spokes
Secure the thread on the back of the work, preferably inside the circle to be covered, without piercing the centre. Bring the needle up at A at the tip of one spoke. Insert the needle at the centre B. Bring it up at C, then insert at B again. Repeat to form a star of evenly spaced straight stitches. The stitches should extend slightly beyond the final circle.
2 – Begin the wrapping
Bring the needle up between two straight stitches, as close to the centre as possible. Hold the thread downwards under your thumb. Turn the needle around and use the eye to pass over the right-hand spoke. Slide the eye under that same spoke, then under the spoke immediately to the left. The thread wraps around the straight stitch. Do not pierce the fabric.
3 – Cover the foundation
Continue this motion, turning around the centre. The thread wraps successively around each spoke. Progress by laying the threads side by side. As you work outwards, pull the thread towards the outside then bring it back towards you to place each wrap correctly without overlapping.
4 – Finish the stitch
When the surface is fully covered, insert the needle to the back of the fabric at the edge of the motif and secure the thread under the previously worked stitches. ___________
FOR RIGHT-HANDED EMBROIDERERS: Work in an anti-clockwise direction.
FOR LEFT-HANDED EMBROIDERERS: Work in a clockwise direction. Tips for a successful whipped spiderweb stitch
Tips for a perfect whipped spiderweb stitch
Spoke length: The straight stitches should be slightly longer than the diameter of the motif to allow for full coverage right to the edge.
Spoke spacing: Space the straight stitches evenly around the centre to achieve a balanced and harmonious circle.
Wrapping motion: never the tip — to avoid catching the foundation threads.
Thread tension: Always pull the thread outwards then bring it back towards you to place each wrap correctly without overlapping.
Colour change: the larger the circle, the more straight stitches it will need to remain balanced.
Result
On the front: a dense and even circular motif formed by successive wraps around the straight stitches.
On the back: the foundation straight stitches and the finishing stitches.
EXPLORE FURTHER
The Whipped spiderweb stitch, an essential stitch for learning hand embroidery
The whipped spiderweb stitch is used to represent flowers, rosettes and circular elements in floral and botanical compositions.
It appears frequently in traditional embroidery to create raised shapes with an immediately recognisable character.
The size of the circle and the number of spokes can vary to produce more or less dense and voluminous effects.
Whipped spiderweb stitch: a wrapping technique worked on a straight stitch foundation.
Its construction relies on the regular passage of the thread around each spoke, on the surface, without piercing the fabric.
This mechanism produces a firm and generously volumed wheel with a ribbed and structured appearance.
It holds a distinguished place in the repertoire of expressive stitches in hand embroidery.
Why learn the Whipped spiderweb stitch?
• understand how a circular motif is built through wrapping on a foundation
• develop a precise and even motion around each spoke
• control thread tension for a dense and well-structured result
• enrich your floral compositions with an expressive variation of the spiderweb stitch
Learn the Whipped spiderweb stitch with Un Chat dans l’Aiguille
At Un Chat dans l’Aiguille, the whipped spiderweb stitch is taught step by step with clear, structured guidance.
Our approach to teaching is part of a complete hand embroidery stitch encyclopaedia, designed to support every embroiderer on their journey.
It allows you to progress at your own pace whilst building precision, consistency, and confidence in hand embroidery.