French knots are one of the basic elements of embroidery, but it can come in very handy for many different crafts. It can be quite tricky to master, but The Purl Bee has has come to our rescue with this handy little tutorial showing us how to get the hang of this useful little knot. They even give you a link to a pattern for 'join the dot pillows' so you can try out your knotting skills once you get it right. The knot can be strung together to form shapes and lines, or can be clustered together to make a pleasing pattern. However you use them you'll find this knot will become a firm favourite when you're crafting.
[via Craftzine]
