How to Stitch French Knots in Cross Stitch | Caterpillar Cross Stitch

In this week's video, you’ll learn a simple step-by-step method of stitching French knots for your next cross stitch or embroidery project! Discover the best tips to create symmetrical and neat French knots and help you gain confidence to stitch a pattern that requires the use of this more advanced stitch. We’ll demonstrate our best tips on making French knots work on cross stitch fabric and how to preventing it from sinking to the back of the fabric.
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Thanks for visiting my channel, I hope you enjoyed the video! I founded Caterpillar Cross Stitch in 2015 when I tried desperately for months to find a modern baby sampler my mum could stitch for new baby Felicity that would fit in with her simple, contemporary nursery. I love cross stitch, running, baking fruit cakes, drinking gin, eating salted caramel ice cream and most crafts!
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[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Thanks for watching this video please tap here to instantly download your free eBook of 8 cross stitch patterns: eepurl.com/bMI7-L Sally x

[@lisaboban]

More than 40 years ago, my husband asked me to stitch a project for his brother. I almost died when I saw that there were background trees where the leaves were hundreds and hundreds of French knots! Needless to say I got quite good at them. Your technique is lovely!

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Oh what a project Lisa - you must be an absolute French knot pro now!! It must have been gorgeous, I love the 3D look of French knots ☺️ Thank you so much for watching and happy stitching 🌸 Marie

[@margaretgrimm3671]

Thanks so much for this tutorial! So clear and concise. I've always hated french knots and avoid them as much as possible but this makes them much less daunting.

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Thank you for watching! We're pleased to hear this has helped :)

[@bissells]

Excellent, thank you!

[@mrandmrscadete1]

Thank you for sharing this

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

No problem 😊

[@joanmorton9844]

Thank you, Marie, for a wonderful video on french knots. Would you consider doing a video on attaching beads? I find beads very daunting.

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Hi Joan, Thank you so much for watching and for the suggestion! 😊 I am doing beading research and trying out different techniques myself now, hoping to release a beading video later this year x Happy stitching 🌸 Marie

[@gcarte60]

A beading video would be wonderful.

[@SpunkyGirl107]

Thank you for this video on French Knots. Your instructions were clear, concise, and easy to follow. You have helped demystify French knots for me. I would love to see instructions on other specialty stitches. I know Caterpillar may not use them in their patterns but you are so good at these videos. Thank you.

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Thank you so much for watching Carolyn, I am so glad you’re finding it useful ☺️ And thank you for the suggestion, I’ll add that on the list of topics to cover in the future! Happy stitching 🌸 Marie

[@anncampbell2521]

Thanks for the demo. I've done french knots before, but liked your demo stressing the fact you need to hold the threads taut.

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Thanks so much for watching, so glad you found it helpful! ☺️ Happy stitching 🌸 Marie

[@donnaninness796]

Two questions...1) How did you secure the thread in the back before and after making the french knot? 2) Does it matter which direction you wrap the thread around the needle? Thanks for sharing this technique!!

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Hi Donna, thanks so much for watching! 1/ when the French knots are over existing stitches which is the majority of the time, I’ll start the thread by running it behind those stitches. If it’s a standalone French knot, it’s a bit of a pickle and if I’m completely honest with you, I just make a quilters knot and clip the tail! 2/ I’ve never tried to make a French knot in the other direction and this is what I’ve seen in all embroidery tutorials too. Give it a try though - as long as it looks like a French knot in the end, it doesn’t matter which way you spin it! 😊 Happy stitching 🌸 Marie

[@sandrashaw8343]

Thank you for sharing all your experience. X

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Thank you so much for watching Sandra 💕😊 Happy stitching 🌸 Marie

[@MsGabmc]

Thanks for this great instructions ... I can never get my French knots to work. Now I realise it's because I'm letting go of the thread too early. Just a side question, what is the stand you are using? It looks really handy.

[@lorenaariasbuentello5926]

I understand now how to do French Knots, but I’d like to know how to end them. Once you’ve done them, what’s next? How does it look in the back? Mine have to be done isolated

[@noeliaroman4]

Love it! Tks Marie!!❤

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Thanks so much for watching, so happy you found it useful! ☺️ Happy stitching 🌸 Marie

[@karenjones4982]

Wonderful tutorial Marie! I’m not a fan of French knots, but you make it look so doable, I may try next time a pattern calls for one. Does it matter which way you wrap the thread around the needle?

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Hi Karen, thank you so much for watching, I’m so glad it’s been helpful ☺️ I’ve not tried to wrap the thread the other way so I’m not too sure - however just give it a go, as long as it looks like French knot as a result, there is no right or wrong way ☺️ Happy stitching 🌸 Marie

[@aussieragdoll4840]

I can't do these.... so I use seed beads.

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

That’s a great solution too!! ☺️ Thanks so much for watching and happy stitching 🌸 Marie