Embroidered Knits

Join me on my embroidery journey 5

Choosing embroidery motifs and colour palette 6

Choosing yarn and needles, and the search for inspiration 9

Embroidery school 10

EMBROIDERY DESIGNS
Feels Like Summer 20
They Say It’s Spring 28
Blessings 32
Colourful World 36
The Rose 46
I Got Stripes 50
Better With You 54
Flower Power 1 62
Adore You 67
Are You Ready 70
Counting Stars 74
Heart to Heart 78
Good Morning 82
Pretty Flowers 86
Flower Power 2 90
Strawberry Fields Forever 96
Her Name Is Cherry 100
Poppin’ Out 106
If You Believe 110
She’s Got The Look 116
See You 126
Made To Shine 132
Happy Little Things 138
Easy To Adore You 142
Blue Flowers On The Sidewalk 146
Square 150
Have It All 154

Thanks 158

About Diana Loug

Diana Loug is a knitter and embroiderer. She is best known as @gollestrikk on Instagram and Pinterest, where she impresses and inspires her 14K followers with her beautiful knits adorned with stunning embroideries. Embroidered Knits is her first book.

Craft Focus - Dec 25/Jan 26

In Embroidered Knits, discover a stunning collection of over 25 embroidery motifs from popular Norwegian designer Diana Loug. 

Knit stitches make a uniform, textured base that is ideal for embroidery. The final effect is a beautiful, raised design that combines the detail and charm of embroidery with the soft, tactile feel of knitting. This high-end effect is fun and simple to achieve. 

Stitch, Issue 159, Feb/Mar 26

Add the perfect finishing touch to your handmade or shop-bought knitwear by using embroidery techniques to create tactile, contemporary and completely unique results.

Discover a stunning collection of over 25 embroidery motifs from popular Norwegian designer Diana Loug (@gollestrikk). Knit stitches provide a uniform, textured base that is ideal for embroidery, creating a beautiful raised effect that combines the detail and charm of embroidery with the soft, tactile feel of knitting. This high-end look is fun and surprisingly simple to achieve.

Following an essential opening chapter that covers core embroidery stitches step by step, Diana guides you through more than 25 gorgeous designs to stitch onto your knitwear. You'll find advice on the most suitable yarns, along with practical tips to help you achieve the best results.

The designs range from graphic shapes such as crosses, squares and hearts to striking florals and fruit. Full-size embroidery diagrams, positioning illustrations, and colour and stitch guides ensure confidence at every stage. There's also guidance on playing with colour, whether you want to adapt the designs for a bolder look or create a softer, more muted palette.

Perfect for mending and repair, these designs can be used to refresh tired knitted garments and accessories - extending their lifespan while making them truly unique.

Whether you're sustainably reinvigorating something old or embellishing something entirely new, this beautiful book will help you bring your knitwear to life with contemporary colour and style.