Tattoos that look like they’ve been STITCHED on are the hottest new trend for inking addicts… from bizarre quilt patterns to old-school embroidery

BODY art lovers are braving the tattooists chair to get these intricate designs etched onto themselves.

The clever tatts look like they have been sewn on in cross-stitch patterns.

After getting them done, Instagrammers are sharing snaps of their inventive inkings online.

Some have paid tribute to family members with the sweet designs.

Others have had rows of pattern tattooed on to resemble knitwear.

Here are the best cross-stitched tatts on social media...

Show and tell

Dad's amazing

Clucking great

Unbe-leaf-able

Inkredible!

Tatt's inventive

Heart to beat

Flower power

Something to tweet about

Pretty in pink

Ice work

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