Luttrell Psalter Lady with Squirrel to Stitch

This project designed by Tanya Bentham incorporates laid and couched stitches along with the common companion split stitch, which is used to define edges and add details. Try this project to practice laid work and couching.

Finished Size: 6½ x 5¾ inches (16.5 x 14.6 cm)
Yarn: Appleton Crewel Wool, 2-ply 100% wool yarn, 33 yards (30.2 m)/skein, 1 skein each of #120-8 Terra Cotta, #320-2 Dull Marine Blue, #350-4 Grey Green, #750-3 Rose Pink, # 860-3 Medium Coral, #860-6 Dark Coral, #99 White; www.purlsoho.com
Needles: John James Needle, tapestry, size 22; www.colonialneedle.com
Notions: Zweigart Edinburgh Fabric, 100% linen, 36-count, Cream, 1 piece 13 x 13 inches (33.0 x 33.0 cm); www.zweigart.com; Pigma Pen, Micron 01, Brown or Black; Embroidery frame or hoop
Originally Published: PieceWork March-April 2015