Bargello
Needlepoint made of upright flat stitches in a mathematical pattern, named after flame-stitch chairs in the Bargello palace in Florence.
What it is
Needlepoint of upright straight stitches in flame and wave patterns.
Who it suits
Beginners: one stitch to learn.
What you need
Plastic or needlepoint canvas, tapestry wool and a blunt needle.
A first project
A small coaster.
The bargello guides
Beginner's guide
What you need
Techniques and stitches
First project
Mistakes and fixes
Next steps
Sources
All checked 1 November 2026. We read these; we did not test the products ourselves.
