How To Do French Knots & Colonial Knots ✂ Cross Stitch for Beginners 🎒 CROSS STITCH UNIVERSITY

[@BriShayDow]

I really like that she shows you how to troubleshoot in her videos. That is really helpful!

[@lorettedare7867]

Thoroughly enjoyed this series thankyou 🙂🇬🇧

[@knellwal]

Showing how to fix an error is very helpful, too!

[@amypearsall]

My aunt taught me to cross-stitch when I was a child. Now, picking up the craft as an adult, I am learning so much from you. Thank you!

[@kiricalo]

You are simply the best teacher ever.

[@gracieboissel7605]

Thank you for this video. I have learned so much from your videos and I feel more confident in my cross-stitching. Again, thank you 😊

[@susanspratling]

You made the knots look so easy thank you

[@halleluyah757]

Thank you, Kimberly!

[@deniseharris9363]

Wow. Thanks. I’d never seen a colonial knot after many years of cross stitching!!

[@Kitchensurprise]

Thanks Kimberly!

[@Savannahstitcher]

Once I learned how to do colonial knots, I have never done French knots again. Also when I do a colonial knot I wrap it on my needle in a figure 8 and they come out the same size as a French knot but lay flatter and to me looks nicer.

[@gsigs]

Kimberly, thanks for doing this beginning course on cross stitch. Even though I knew how to stich before watching the videos, I've practiced your techniques and seen improvement in my stitching. I hope you'll continue with the tutorials next year. Judy

[@theweestitcherdee6468]

Thank you for this tutorial. French knots have always been a Challenge for me

[@marykubicek5434]

As a beginner stitcher, thanks for teaching me these knots. I have never heard of the colonial knots too.

[@kathynaugle2661]

Hmmm...my colonial knots seemed to disappear. I will have to practice more. I already knew how to do french knots but it was so helpful seeing your hand placement. Also, how you anchored the floss in the back was new to me. It's funny how you pick up little things here and there that are so helpful. Thank you for a great series!

[@followin_Jesus]

My grandmother taught me how to cross stitch years ago and wouldn't call myself a beginner but watching this series has been very helpful! I realized that I've never actually done a French knot, it's been more like the colonial knot. I also had no idea about the loop method of starting a thread and I almost went and did it at that moment lol

[@juliahouse7176]

Your instructions were so clear, but more importantly, you explained why. The close-ups were very helpful. In many of the earlier videos in the series, I wished I could see better watching full screen also helps.

[@melaniecall]

Your French knots are fabulous!

[@eandm_creations]

I was already considering completely skipping the french knots in this design bc I absolutely suck at making them. Now I'm convinced I need to try!

[@susangriffin7411]

Would you consider doing a more advanced video showing the Eyelet or Smyrna stitches. Thanks for getting us started.

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Hello Susan! Yes, maybe next year.

[@angelastoutenger7944]

Thanks for doing this series of tutorials Kimberly. French knots have never been one of my favorite stitches. I’m looking forward to finishing my piece as a Christmas gift. Thanks again.

[@mitzibud6908]

Another awesome video!! Thank you!!

[@Happybidr]

Great tutorial. I’ve been too intimidated to add those on.

[@sonjadalglish6544]

Great series, Kimberley

[@terryblair966]

Thank you Kimberly. I had not heard of the Colonial stitch before so thank you for teaching me something new. You are very good at teaching.

[@ninagillenwater4502]

Thank You!!!

[@GIL3969]

Thank you for the wonderful explanations and demos of the French and colonial knots!! I have just LOVED this series of videos!! Kimberly you are a wonderful teacher!!

[@sharonbeck8209]

Thank you for a wonderful project and education to start my Counted Cross Stitch Adventure in life.

[@WaterfallFW]

Great demonstration, thank you!

[@patandrews6963]

Great video, Kimberly. I can now do the French knots!

[@marieelenavillanueva3886]

Thanks for this video on French and colonial knots -super helpful!

[@myraludik4232]

Thank you Kimberley

[@dawnlamblambkinfarm6938]

Great instructions 👏🏻

[@alyssa2428]

Are there any more of these playlists where we can follow along and see what kind of decisions you make on how to tackle more difficult patterns?

[@beckycoleman3747]

I have some cross stitched pieces that I want to include in a quilted wall hanging. Do you have a video showing how to do that?

[@tracydaly6980]

I was understanding that there was going to be a video on how to finish the piece off after the stitching was completed? When will that vod be out?

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Hello Tracy! It will be available Monday, November 1st.

[@doloresickis2733]

Thank you for the demos of the various knots and of course the whole cross stitch series. I am going to practice the knots. When do you choose to do a colonial knot versus a French knot?

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Hello Dolores! I recommend doing whatever looks best to you for each project.

[@vernatilleman4065]

Thanks I have enjoyed these weekly videos and found the instructions easy to follow. I have a question about the needle sizes. We used a 26 for this project. When do you use the 28 or the 24 sizes?

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Hello Verna! Size 24 needles would be used for lower count fabrics like 10/11 count. Size 28 needles would be used for higher count fabrics like 18 count

[@kimanderson9075]

Kimberly, can you post still shots - maybe on jabber - of both the full front and back of the piece? I caught a glimpse of the back and see I traveled more than you did. Also, I was unsure of how to stitch moving around the designs and seeing your back will help me see how you did.

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Hello Kim! We will answer your question in our Q&A on November 8th

[@sashapup0061]

Would you ever do either of these knots with more than one thread? Can you do more than one loop in a colonial knot?

[@reneewilliams3125]

Is there some where to get the same pattern your doing.

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Hello Renee! Here is a link to the FREE Cross Stitch University Cross Stitch Pattern: bit.ly/3D0Mmne We have links to the supplies shown in the description box underneath the video where it says 'Show More'.

[@laurawilliams9098]

But how do you anchor a French knot in Aida fabric when the stitch is all by hitself?

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Hello Laura! You can anchor it to other stitches or tie a knot on the back.

[@gildajernigan6724]

I am confused. What is the difference between wrapping the thread to the right or to the left?

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Hello Gilda! It affects how the stitches look.

[@RMWright]

💜🎵🎶

[@cynthiamosley2264]

Why one strand instead of two?

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Hello Cynthia! Would you please give us the time stamp for when Kimberly talks about using one strand?

[@lorettahenderson8979]

Thanks Kimberly for all your tutorials…I saved this one to watch later for a review when I need it on colonial and french knots…thanks again✂️🧵🔆🪡❤️