French knot is, undoubtedly, the most popular knot stitch out there. But it has a “twin” - colonial knot. Jump in to explore the similarities and differences between the two! So, how do you stitch colonial knot? Many people fear it because it seems tricky. Me too, for a long time I used french knots exclusively and didn't even want to try the colonial one because it just seems difficult. But I was wrong! Once you “crack” the process, stitching colonial knots will go smoothly and fast. The…

I have a theory about embroidered knots. It’s not a profound theory. It’s actually a very simple theory, and it goes like this: Seen one, seen ’em all. Whether you’re stitching the French knot or the colonial knot, in the final result, there’s no great difference between the two. Which is which? Can you pick ...

Discover the differences between Colonial and French knots in embroidery. Learn step-by-step how to create secure, rounded Colonial knots for your projects.

Valeri • Homestead & Thread • Hand Embroidery on Instagram: "I’m finally getting around to sharing what I’d like to call “This vs. That” stitches. In hand embroidery, there are lots of similar stitches that create the same or very similar results. I thought it would be helpful to see them created and finished side by side, so you can more easily decide which you prefer. We’re starting this mini-series with the French Knot and the Colonial Knot. It seems that from past comments and DMs, you…

👉 Colonial Knot VS French Knot 👈Great for filling large shapes, creating volume, and color shading.🐝 FOLLOW ME 🐝📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w...

Created by Page van Amson for the Wellesley Needlepoint Collection. See how to create both types of knots and the learn their differences. We also show how...

Revisiting the colonial knot! The lovely Pam mentioned on my French Knots vs Bullion Knots video that it would have been interesting if Colonials had...

Embroidery Patterns & Tutorials on Instagram: "📽️ The extended version of my Colonial vs. French Knot tutorial is here. 🪡 The reel tutorial I shared with you a while ago seemed to be of interest for many of you, so today I'm bringing a more detailed, step by step video guide on these two simple, yet sometimes challenging embroidery elements. 🧵 It looks like it's really Team Colonial OR Team French and many of you have shared your thoughts on this, but for those who haven't - I'd love to…

At the last meeting of the Embroiderers' Guild, I was given a little project to take home. It was several candlewicking pieces that required only Colonial Knots. I had never heard of that before, so I learned it and now I'll show you! : ) So welcome back to another edition of 'Saturday Stitches' where you watch me teach myself to embroider! you can see all posts by clicking on 'Tutorials' at the very top of my blog A Colonial Knot is a little different that a French Knot. It doesn't make…