Definition: A French Knot is a decorative stitch used to enhance Cross Stitch designs. A French Knot is formed by wrapping the floss two or more times around the needle.
A Colonial Knot is similar. When stitching a Colonial Knot, more strands of floss are used. The floss is wrapped around the needle only once. The terms French Knot and Colonial Knot are often used interchangeably even though they are slightly different.
Colonial Knots are used in Candlewicking, a traditional embroidery style that is popular with many Cross Stitch enthusiasts.
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A Colonial Knot is similar. When stitching a Colonial Knot, more strands of floss are used. The floss is wrapped around the needle only once. The terms French Knot and Colonial Knot are often used interchangeably even though they are slightly different.
Colonial Knots are used in Candlewicking, a traditional embroidery style that is popular with many Cross Stitch enthusiasts.
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