You Are a Sashiko Beginner? Try These Two Minimalist Sashiko-Pattern Hand Towels

Brighten up your home or give a thoughtful DIY Christmas gift with these two easy-to-make sashiko hand towels. Featuring colorful straight lines and the Maru-Tsunagi pattern, these hand towels are a fun and rewarding project for stitchers of all levels. Happy stitching and stay creative! 🌊
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00:00 Intro
00:13 prepare sarashi for sasahiko hand towels
02:02 how to make your own sashiko thread
01:13 how to sashiko simple straight line hand towel
06:27 how to sashiko Maru-Tsunagi linked circles
11:51 thanks list for supporters
#sashiko #sashikotutorial #christmasgifts #xiaoxiaoyarn

[@TheTruckingScribe]

I enjoyed watching, this is beautiful!

[@gailrodgers3079]

I have been enjoying watching your sasiko videos. I do product reviews for Amazon and got a Sasiko kit. As I looked through everything, I realized even though I had never done any I knew I could have written better instructions from what I have read about it. You covered sashiko so very well and proved to me that I was right. Now I need to try it and practice this technique. I like all the many hand sewing things that we can do to beautify our lives. Thank you so much.

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

That is awesome! Thank you!

[@marilyngandhi8571]

👋😊🇦🇺❤thank you for sharing with us ❤

[@user-mc2tq4ry5j]

I'm just beginning to try sashito even though I've been doing embroidery for 60 years. I thoroughly enjoyed your video and can't wait to start my sashiko journey

[@susanhart9923]

so simple so lovely!

[@jayanthidissanayaka9121]

Wonderful work ❤

[@marlenejones6266]

I'm so thrilled to try this. I have linen fabric comin from Amazon. I was going to,order traditional Japanese sashiko embroidery fabric but I am a poor 74 yr old lady who cannot afford 31 US dollars for 10 yards of fabric which I will never ever use all of it. Yes I could give to my daughter upon my death but she has severe RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS and she will not do this type of embroidery or any type for that matter

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Hi, I always encourage people to use whatever they have in the house. Linen and cotton are great fabrics to stitch on and are good for the environment. Have fun with your new projects!

[@ocean.almajeda]

Beautiful, love it

[@eileenfb1948]

Watching this video makes me feel that I can do it and that I want to do it! Thank you. I love your designs and your gentle, relaxed way of showing us.

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you so much!

[@gracepatane9384]

It is very relaxing watching you stitch, & listening to your instructions with the music in the background. Very enjoyable!

[@gloriaroy2640]

Your work is very easy and lovely... Your tutorials are so easy to learn....Love from Bangladesh....

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you! ♥️🥰

[@maripaz9069]

The fabric you use is so delicate and beautiful!!!

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you so much!

[@marefynn81]

Utterly gorgeous for something that looks so simple. Much respect. Although I am watching your videos to learn basic mending, it's also so relaxing to see, and the music is inspired.

[@martinarett3460]

Very beautiful and inspiring. Well explained too!

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you Martina!

[@blufaerie]

You make sashiko seem easy and fun!

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you !

[@margorazdolski2803]

Благодарю за понятный урок,Сяосяо! Прекрасные сашико вы создаёте! Жду новых уроков! Успехов вам,Мастер!

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

спасибо! 🥰

[@yvonnegroenewegen6665]

Bedankt voor je mooie video's en duidelijke uitleg.

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Ontzettend bedankt! Thank you so much for your generous support! 🥰

[@melaniehopkins7541]

Wonderful video! Thank you so much, Xiaoxiao! Your videos encourage me.

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you! Happy to hear that!

[@mariacorrea1967]

Hermoso , lo sencillo me encanta❤

[@aleksandrastareva3924]

I would really like to make such beautiful towels for my family for Christmas. Thank you for this wonderful tutorial!

[@gardeninginuae]

Seems like all over the world embroidery is same this one is called kantha in pakistan and india.

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

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[@nandinikirubalanivas6357]

I just love the designs you make and I have tried two of it... Thanks a lot

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

@@nandinikirubalanivas6357 thank you Nandini!!! Really happy to hear that!

[@marijkeschellenbach2680]

This will definitely be on my to do list. I love using good drying towels and home made is even better.

[@collenrose3957]

Those hand towells were amazing. Really pretty. Thank you for sharing👍.

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you!

[@vaniamagalhaesdeguimaraesm8535]

Que lindo, vou fazer!

[@erinmccarthy9403]

Thanks!

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Hi Erin, thank you so much for you support!

[@angieblansett980]

I love your videos, beautiful work and excellent instructions. Very peaceful too 😊

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you so much 😀

[@KC-nb3st]

Beautiful. Thanks for sharing this tutorial.

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you!

[@celinabodenmuller4786]

It's a sophisticated simplicity show! Amazing! Thank you very much! :0))))

[@tiklingrikit]

thank you

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you! ♥️

[@penlennon3576]

beautiful stitching ❤ what is your marking pen? it irons away which is fabulous

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thanks! These are heat erasable pens, you can find the link in the description under the video. :)

[@Chamarita357]

It turned out so nice and crisp!😊

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you! 😊

[@tanitagbogdanova3923]

Thanks. 😊🙏🙏🙏

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you! ☺️

[@LightFigure888]

Lovely ❤

[@shibanisa]

Simple n elegant! ❤

[@NiDa-py6dq]

Beautiful. Thank you.

[@zouzoulechat4727]

Thanks a lot for your explanations so usefull. The two parterns are lovely 🙏

[@user-op3yo1jw2i]

Honest teacher

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you! :)

[@kellyhipkins5616]

Omg you are phenomenal so glad I found your channel. Where do we get the pattern because you click on it and it’s not there. Thank you so much for sharing this with all of us. Fan for life hello from Ohio

[@funnyclown89]

Dear Xiao Xiao, welcome backkkk! I really missed you, check on your channel from time to time and wonder you are ok? Please take care and stay safe. Thanks for coming back!^^ Always enjoy watching your sharing

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Hi Trang, thank you so much for your message! That's sooo sweeeeet of you!!! 🥰

[@kimbeck9114]

Lovely!

[@betinag.3125]

Very nice!

[@tracyleecornish5398]

I am really enjoying your Sashiko video lessons very helpful and inspiring especially the Japanese patterns for the projects I have a beautiful book which has some Japanese patterns and yours are divine. Thank You for sharing your skills with us.

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you Tracy!

[@angelabrowning802]

Great video. Would love to have measurements ❤

[@ElisandeWalters]

like always SUCH a lovely tutorial. your voice is so soothing and your instructions leave absolutely NOTHING to be desired... perfect .. thank you.. I am curious about this particular fabric weave, but I try to reuse before I order new stuff...

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you! I actually have no idea about the weave, but it's somehow loosely woven. :)

[@susanacruz9371]

Gratidão! Amo seus vídeos! Vou fazer a de linhas retas para presentear uma amiga.❤ Abraços do Brasil!

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Essa é uma ótima ideia! Por favor, compartilhe comigo no Instagram!

[@vagaluminha8083]

Vou me aventurar nesse mundo do sashiko. 🤩😊🤗🥰 Obrigada por tanto.

[@elvirakulberga2022]

Your videos are inspiring, very clearly explained. Thanks to these videos I am happy to learn also Japanese culture. I do hope to try sashico embroidery soon. Thank you!

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you! I wish you a lot of fun doing sashiko!

[@pierrettesarrazin7466]

Je viens de découvrir et je trouve cela magnifique et je vais me servir de votre travail pour apprendre. Je vous remercie beaucoup de partager votre savoir

[@Essuna]

Loving your videos so much! And your voice is very soothing 😊

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Oh thank you!

[@deepagupta6063]

Very gud

[@mariaisabelmunoz1655]

Me encanto'! Cariños desde Chile

[@angelasilvino2896]

PARABÉNS, lindo trabalho!!

[@susanhart9923]

I'm very facinated by your videos and the stitching. Could I use something like dmc perle cotton no. 8 for the thread?

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

You definitely can. Just remember: sashiko thread is designed to be durable, breathable, and water-absorbent. It also blends into the fabric quite well. Choose based on your project needs! 🧵💪

[@yul498]

It's very beautiful 😍😍😍

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you! 🤗

[@karencraig1121]

Beautiful

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you!

[@nadegeb3103]

Wonderful video thanks for that 😊 do you need a special thread ?

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Hi, 100% cotton thread would be the best. :) You can also check out the description under the video for links for sashiko thread.

[@susanhart9923]

I been really enjoying your videos! I'm assembling the supplies to try my first sashiko project. The threads I'm finding offer a light, medium and heavy weight. Which weight would you recommend for the thin cotton like you're using in the video? thanks

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thanks for watching! 😊 The thread info is in the video description. Check it out for all the details you need. Happy stitching! 🧵✨

[@miloslavadoubkova7267]

Krásné

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Děkuji!

[@karinvaleri7130]

Thankyou! Can u explain in a video how u calculate yarn needed?

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Hi Karin, it’s usually the length of the pattern plus 15cm.

[@elsapoblacion9186]

Can i do it here in the philippines? What are the alternative fabric that is available here? Thank you. I like how you explain and guide .

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Hi, of course, you can use any fabric that's available. Here is a video on how to prepare your hanafukin from used fabric. Hope it helps. :)

[@michellekeene1340]

What is the white cloth one piece or two layers how are they sewed

[@susanhart9923]

are you only stitching through one layer or both?

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Both. :)

[@kathrynmccluskey3207]

Are sashiko threads colorfast? Does red dye migrate ti white napkins?

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Hi Kathryn, so far I’ve never had bad experiences with the thread I use (see links in description). ☺️

[@user-ok6hs4th9b]

❤🧡💛💚💕👍

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

❤️

[@jessekos1859]

I love how much math is involved here

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

I love how you loved it. 🥰

[@vicentacastillo363]

🪡✂️🧵😍❤️👏👏👏🥰😘👍

[@carolynsage889]

I’m so excited about doing these towels, they are so beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful gift with us. ❤❤