An embroidery apparatus is provided to show a lawn embroidery effect very conveniently, and show a very thick line-shaped embroidery effect using a cord yarn if necessary. A link(5) is connected to a shaft for receiving a power of a motor(1). An operation hinge(6) is connected to a lower end of the link. A hook(8) is connected to the operation hinge, and rotated by the operation hinge. A support controls the hook such that the hook moves within a long groove. An elevation link(15) is connected to a body of the hook by forming a projection, and operated by an elevation motor. A leaf spring(13) controls rotation of the hook. The hook is connected to a protrusion of the elevation link.