Embroidered Sachets in Lion Brand Fishermen's Wool - L20047

Embroidered Sachets Knitting Pattern – Lion Brand Fishermen's Wool & Bonbons (Pattern L20047)

This free downloadable knitting pattern, Lion Brand Pattern L20047, guides knitters through creating charming Embroidered Sachets filled with dried lavender. Each finished sachet measures approximately 3½ x 4 inches (9 x 10 cm), making them a delightful handmade accessory perfect for drawers, closets, or gifting. The pattern is rated Beginner skill level, so it is an ideal project for those just starting out in knitting or looking for a quick, satisfying make.

What Is Being Made

The pattern produces small, decorative fabric pouches — sachets — that are knitted, embroidered, and then filled with dried lavender. Instructions are written for two sachets as shown in the original design, though the materials provided are sufficient to make multiple sachets. These accessories combine knitting with surface embroidery, resulting in a project that blends two needle crafts in one.

Materials Used

• Lion Brand Fishermen's Wool Yarn (shade: Natural, color code 150-098) – used as the main yarn (A) for the knitted sachet body
• Lion Brand Bonbons Yarn (colorway: Celebrate, code 601-660) – used as the contrast yarn (B) for the embroidered surface decoration
• Lion Brand Knitting Needles – Size 10 (6 mm) – used to knit the sachet panels
• Lion Brand Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6) – used for finishing and working with yarn during embroidery
• Sharp embroidery needle – for detailed surface embroidery work
• Dressmaker's chalk – for marking embroidery placement on the knitted fabric
• Dried lavender – the fragrant filling that gives the sachet its purpose
• Small funnel or paper rolled into a funnel shape – a practical tool for filling the sachet neatly with lavender

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

The sachet body is worked in Stockinette stitch, which is the most fundamental knitting stitch pattern. Stockinette is created by knitting on the right side and purling on the wrong side of the work, producing a smooth, flat fabric on one face and a textured, bumpy surface on the reverse. This smooth surface is ideal for showcasing embroidery. The pattern begins with a cast on of 45 stitches using Lion Brand Fishermen's Wool in Natural.

Because the finished size is small and the design is decorative rather than fitted, exact gauge is not essential for this project — a beginner-friendly detail that removes pressure from the knitting process. The relaxed gauge requirement makes this an accessible pattern for those still developing consistent tension in their knitting.

Embroidery Techniques

Once the knitted fabric is complete, the sachets are decorated using surface embroidery worked with Lion Brand Bonbons Yarn in the Celebrate colorway. Dressmaker's chalk is used to lightly mark the embroidery design directly onto the knitted fabric before stitching begins, helping to guide placement and keep motifs even. The combination of a blunt tapestry needle for yarn work and a sharp embroidery needle for finer detail gives the maker flexibility in how they approach the decorative stitching.

Embroidery on a knitted background is a wonderful technique because the grid-like structure of Stockinette stitch acts as a natural guide for keeping stitches evenly spaced. The Bonbons Yarn in its Celebrate colorway introduces color and visual interest against the neutral Natural shade of the Fishermen's Wool background.

Finishing and Assembly

After knitting and embroidering the sachet panels, the pieces are seamed together to form a small pouch. The dried lavender filling is then added using a small funnel — or a simple paper cone — to guide the lavender cleanly into the sachet without spillage. This practical finishing step results in a fragrant, functional, and beautifully handcrafted accessory.

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