French Knot Stitch

French knots are one of the most commonly used knot stitches in hand embroidery and accessible to a beginner.

Colonial Knot Stitch

Colonial knots are fuller than french knots and can be stitched more loosely, if desired, to create a variety of textures.

 

Pistil Stitch

An intermediate stitch, the pistil stitch is essentially a french knot with a long stem.

Bullion Knot Stitch

Bullion knots are a fun way to add texture to your embroidery and can be used as couching stitches, outline stitches or even fill stitches. For best results, try using perle cotton thread and a milliners needle when stitching a bullion knot.