Blackwork Irises

• By Carol Leather

A graceful emblem of hope, wisdom, and quiet strength

Product Description:

In Greek mythology, Iris was the messenger who bridged earth and sky—her path painting the heavens with color. Blackwork Irises captures that same uplift: three elegant blooms and two tender leaves rendered in delicate line and luminous detail, inviting a moment of calm with every stitch.

Designed for confident beginners, this pattern uses simple, mindful rhythms to create extraordinary depth. Classic blackwork fills and fine backstitching shape each petal, while a touch of metallic gold glints at the flower centers—like sunlight after rain. The result is a piece that feels both painterly and precise: a gentle nod to masters of light and color, translated to thread.

Whether gifted to encourage a friend, commemorate a milestone, or grace your own wall, this is a keepsake that endures—timeless in style, meaningful in spirit, and a pleasure to stitch from first outline to final shimmer.

Highlighted Feature: Subtle blackwork shading brings the irises to life, finished with a refined sparkle of metallic gold in each center.

PATTERN DETAILS: This is an instant download digital pattern in PDF format.

• Skill Level: Confident Beginner
• Fabric: 14-count Aida recommended (also suitable for 28-count evenweave)
• Stitch count: 107 × 141 (approx. 10 × 7.5 inches on 14-count)
• Stitches Used: Double running/Holbein, Backstitch
• Colour Palettes: Violet with metallic gold accents — DMC 550 and DMC 5282 (easily adapted to your preferred palette)

YOUR DOWNLOAD INCLUDES:

Full-color chart split across 4 pages with overlap for easy tracking

Blackwork instructions and stitch diagrams for fills and backstitch

Symbol key with DMC floss list and finishing tips

Bring home this emblem of hope—add Blackwork Irises to your cart and start stitching today.

• Please Note: This listing is for a digital PDF pattern only. No physical materials (fabric, floss, needle) will be shipped.