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How to stitch a French knot
What is your least favourite stitch? A French knot is perhaps at the top of most people's list! You will find French knots in needlepoint, surface embroidery and counted thread work. They are often used for eyes, noses and flower centres. Massed together the french knot stitch can also be used to represent fur (as I did for the cat on the wall in the photograph) or hair.
Top tips for perfect French knots
Let's stitch a French knot!
Bring the needle through to the right side of your work where you want to make your knot. Hold the thread near to the fabric/canvas and wrap it around the needle twice.
Pull the thread firmly so that the loops tuck up snug around the needle. Alternatives to the French knot stitchIf you decide that you really do not like working french knots you could always substitute seed beads instead! Check my page on attaching beads. There are also other knotted stitches that you may find easier such as the colonial knot. Don't forget to check the basic embroidery stitches index.
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Re-insert the needle one canvas or fabric thread away and . . . 
. . . keeping tension on the wrapped thread, gently pull the needle through to the back of the work. The knot should stay close to the fabric and keep nice and tight.
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