flowers along the hem. It's easier than you think--particularly if you use four-ply tapestry yarn, which lets you cover an area much more quickly than cotton embroidery floss. In addition, you'll need a crewel needle with an eye large enough for the yarn to pass through without fraying.
First, sketch a few very basic ideas on paper. When you've come up with one you like, cut the yarn into lengths that are no longer than 18 inches. Feed one end through the eye of the
needle until it protrudes about 2 inches and leave the other end unknotted. Starting on the wrong side of the fabric, push the needle up through the knit and gently pull the yarn through until about an inch of the strand remains on the other side. Now, using the basic stitches detailed here, you can start embroidering your design. Each time you near the end of the strand you're using, unthread the needle and use the tip of the eye to tuck the loose ends under the last few stiches. For a fancy finishing touch, your child can replace the old buttons with stylish new ones.
