Embroidery dots french knots

The French Knot is a simple embroidery stitch that creates a nubby, little three-dimensional dot.…

Looking like little bulbs of color across a fabric, French knots are a classic embroidery stitch, integral to fine detailing and surface texture. This stitch can be used to apply intricate detail to a design, such as the eyes of a character or the sunny center of a flower. For an abstract design, the French knot can be used to make polka dots across a fabric. If you want to channel your inner-Georges Seurat, you can even use the French knot to make a pointillistic design in your embroidery…

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The French Knot is a simple embroidery stitch that creates a nubby, little three-dimensional dot.…

We love a good stitching session, but so many of the samplers out there are incredibly out of date. Luckily, there are plenty of artisans out there designing patterns and kits that provide a fresh take on an old skill. From several new alphabet styles, to creative new takes on the French knot, these 15 patterns will keep you in stitches. Plus, be sure to scroll to the end for our favorite throwback needlepoint pattern. You won’t be disappointed!

I found some more examples of french knots being used to create wonderful textural and colour effects: one of my own from my recycle4real challenge in 2011: this was the 13th project of 52. It was …

Charles Henry on Instagram: “I have been thinking a lot of whether I should do dots for hair or not. Talking with Elin we decided that adding hair in a natural way…”

Learn the ins and outs of making a french knot embroidery stitch. This step-by-step tutorial demonstrates how to create knots of all sizes.

French knot is, undoubtedly, the most popular knot stitch out there. But it has a “twin” - colonial knot. Jump in to explore the similarities and differences between the two! So, how do you stitch colonial knot? Many people fear it because it seems tricky. Me too, for a long time I used french knots exclusively and didn't even want to try the colonial one because it just seems difficult. But I was wrong! Once you “crack” the process, stitching colonial knots will go smoothly and fast. The…

French knots are a pretty common embellishment in cross stitch patterns that might be used for eyes or to add texture like polka dots or stars on a project. If you delve into other genres of needle…