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Home / Embroidery / How to do a French Knot

How to do a French Knot

May 15, 2018

Learning how to do a French knot can definitely take a bit of practice.  The French knot is one of my favorite embroidery stitches to add to a pattern, and it’s definitely worth learning.  Among other things, it’s perfect for dotting i’s and centers of flowers.  Try it out a few times, and you will get the hang of it!  If you really can’t get it, try my video on how to make a Colonial knot instead.  Some people find it easier.

How to do a French Knot

Bring your needle up through the fabric at 1. Twist the thread around the end of the needle twice, while holding the excess thread taut with your non-dominant hand. Turn the needle toward the spot you came up at, and bring it down at 2 (slightly away from 1.)

How to do a French Knot

 

Teaching you how to do a french knot is really difficult to do with just photos.  Instead, I’ve created a video tutorial for you to follow.  Make sure to practice a lot before you do this on a final project.  Most stitches can be undone, but knots are a little more permanent.  Watch it below or check out the video on my YouTube channel.

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Learn all of these other embroidery stitches by making this stitch guide sampler with me. It’s a great way to practice and a nice reference to have while you are reading other embroidery patterns.

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