French knot - Step by step and 13 ideas to embroider

French knot embroidery

Would you like it embroider with french knot? As we have told you many times, there are hundreds of different embroidery stitches that you can do very easily, using just a needle and thread. Some are very simple stitches, others more difficult, but all have their grace and charm. One of the most popular stitches among embroidery beginners and the one we are going to teach you today is the French knot. It is a very easy stitch to learn and is much more elegant than other stitches used in traditional embroidery.

ball point

As its name suggests, the French knot is a stitch that forms a ball when embroidered on fabric. Unlike other points knots used in embroidery, such as the precious point, the French knot uses a special technique that results in the creation of a small knot ideal for textured embroidered pieces.

Uses of the French knot

The embroiderers use this point to carry out different types of work. Due to their tactile nature, some prefer to use them as accents, among other things. This happens, for example, with the satin stitch. However, there are other creators who take a different approach. Some people fill the entire hoop with French stitches and other similar stitches. This technique is fantastic, especially for embroidering green landscapes, various types of moss, and tree fruits.

Here I show you how to do this French stitch, in this step by step:

Ideas to embroider…

Finally, I leave you these 13 fantastic embroidery ideas, totally or partially embroidered with this fantastic stitch, so that you can be inspired in your creations:

If you still don't know how to embroider with this stitch, I must tell you that it is a very easy and fast stitch on the fabric.

Although the French knot is an embroidery stitch suitable for people who are new to embroidery, it is still a very sophisticated stitch when compared to other traditional stitches.