making the perfect french knot
Happy Tuesday! The French knot is a staple of embroidery. It's really easy once you get the hang of it, but it can be a little tricky to learn and I know a lot of people struggle with it. If you learn better through watching, check out @through.rain.or.shine on Instagram for a video.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at laura@throughrainorshine.ca. I'm happy to help!
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How to:
-Poke the needle up through the fabric. Here, I'm using all 6 strands of DMC thread.
-Wrap the thread twice around the needle close to where it comes out of the fabric.
-Carefully poke the needle back through the fabric right next to where the thread comes out, but don't pull it through yet.
-Pull the wrapped thread snug around the base of the needle against the fabric.
-Now you can carefully and slowly pull the needle through. Be careful not to pull the knot out of place as this can ruin it.
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French knots are great for adding detail to your embroidery and some of my kits call for them as well. Try practicing a few on a scrap piece of fabric to get the hang of them!
Don't forget to email me at laura@throughrainorshine.ca if you have any questions or comments. Happy Stitching!!
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