CORAL KNOT STITCH
The Coral Knot Stitch is actually an embroidery stitch. In recent years it has been adapted to work with
canvas. This stitch may be worked horizontally or vertically. Although the coral knot stitch is most commonly used as a filling stitch, it is also an excellent stitch for working outlines. As Each knot is tied, a 3-D effect is created. Experiment with this stitch - you may be surprised at the results... Two diagrams have been used to illustrate this stitch.
Coral Knot Stitch (Diagram 1):
Bring the needle up at A, move to the left, following arrow B. Create a loop by moving down and following arrow C. Move to the right and up following arrow D. Now, move down and UNDER the A/B loop following arrow E. Continue moving down and OVER the C/D loop following arrow F. This completes the first coral knot. Yes, I realize knots are difficult to illustrate. However, if you follow the above diagram very carefully and practice a few knots, it should come more easily. Remember, "practice make perfect..." Now, continue on to Diagram 2...
Coral Knot Stitch (Diagram 2):
This diagram illustrates (sort of - it's the best I can do) how a row of three coral knot stitches should look when complete. As you can see, a knot is placed in every other canvas hole, with each knot being worked from the same length of yarn. Note: The coral knot stitch is worked on and around the canvas thread, per the illustration in Diagram 2.
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