Eyelet Star Stitch

Eyelet Star Stitch is a hand embroidery technique from the Straight Stitch family, where straight stitches are positioned around the central point to form a star shape.

This embroidery stitch is straightforward to make and is also highly flexible. The shape of the Eyelet Star can vary from round to oval or irregular. Also, the number of spokes can be odd or even and vary in number from star to star.

Other names of the stitch

This simple hand embroidery stitch also comes under the names of Star Eyelet stitch, Spoke stitch, or Ray stitch.

Eyelet Star Stitch embroidery with yellow pearl cotton thread

Eyelet Star Stitch Reverse side — Reverse side of the sampler

Applications of the Eyelet Star Stitch

This simple hand embroidery stitch can be used as a detached decorative stitch, as a part of complex designs or stitches, or as a filling stitch.

You can use Star Eyelets in traditional designs, modern surface embroidery, crazy quilting, and other textile and needlework projects.

Besides decorative purposes, this embroidery technique is handy in mending projects. You can cover small holes or stains and add visual interest to the garment with Eyelet Star Stitch.

More stitches from the Straight Stitch family

Learn how to embroider Eyelet Star Stitch

Follow the step-by-step tutorial with detailed photos below, and you will learn the Eyelet Star Stitch quickly. If you are a visual learner, watch a video lesson in the tutorial or on the Practical Embroidery YouTube channel to learn this hand embroidery stitch faster.

How to embroider Eyelet Star Stitch

Step-by-step tutorial hand embroidery tutorial

Mark the center of the stitch
Take the needle to the surface one stitch away from the marked point. Pull the thread to the surface.
Make the first stitch
Push the needle down at the marked point of the center of the star. Pull the thread to the back of the fabric.
Make the second Straight stitch
The second stitch shares the same center as the first stitch.
Add more stitches
Add the third and the fourth stitches, using the same center of the stitch.
Add final stitch
Make the final Straight stitch using the same center. Pull the thread to the back and secure it. You can also make more Eyelet Stars.
Filling with Eyelet Star Stitch
To make Ray Stitch filling, fill the area you want to cover with stars placed close to each other.

Video tutorial

How to Embroider the Eyelet Star Stitch | Simple Hand Embroidery Tutorial

Tools and materials I used for this sampler

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Embroidery fabric cotton linen neutral colors Etsy — Embroidery fabric

What’s next?

If you’re in the mood to explore more hand embroidery stitches, check out the Stitches and Techniques page for the list of other fantastic stitches available on my blog. From timeless classics to modern twists, a whole world of stitches is waiting for you to explore and master. So, grab your hoop and needle, and let’s stitch our way to creative bliss!