It's easy to learn how to do a French knot, and this is such a handy stitch to have in your repertoire! Use French knots individually for tiny details or in groups for a different look.
Persevere if you find them tricky to start with – we promise it's worth the practice to master this beautiful embroidery stitch.
A good tip is to pull through gently at the final stage. We'll walk you through the process of how to make French knots in the guide.
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To practise this much-loved embroidery stitch, read on for our video guide to how to do French knots, plus a step-by-step walkthrough, then try out your new skills with our three project ideas that let you practice your how to do a French knot in embroidery skills.
We have a stunning blossom tree design from Nicki Franklin for you to try, which was originally published in Love Embroidery magazine issue 1, or try out our Make a Wish hoop and French knot scarf designed by Mollie Johanson for Simply Sewing magazine.