French knot

French knot

French knot

n. A decorative embroidery stitch made by looping the thread two or more times around the needle, which is then inserted into the fabric.

French knot

n (Knitting & Sewing) an ornamental stitch made by looping the thread three or four times around the needle before putting it into the fabric

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French knot - a stitch made by looping the thread several times around the needle before inserting it into the fabricembroidery stitch, sewing stitch - a stitch made with thread and a threaded sewing needle through fabric or leather