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pinkythepink — How to Undo the Common Loop Knot

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Published: 2014-08-26 09:19:15 +0000 UTC; Views: 4567; Favourites: 46; Downloads: 0
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I've been cross-stitching for fourteen years now, since I was eight! While not the most experienced by any means, the majority of what I know is self-taught. With this in mind knots have been one of the most awful circumstances for me to run into. My very first piece was a simple purple flower; the purple thread knotted at the back and I freaked out and threw the whole thing away! Mom retrieved it and continued to nurture me into the patient and loving person I am today.



I hope it helps you from freaking out like I did and in the very least makes projects easier to get through.


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Comments: 21

Photosynthesis-Cat [2015-04-11 02:12:04 +0000 UTC]

awesome tip!! thank you!

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pinkythepink In reply to Photosynthesis-Cat [2015-04-11 15:36:24 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome!

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Photosynthesis-Cat In reply to pinkythepink [2015-04-14 02:19:28 +0000 UTC]

Well, I never thought about how to get around this issue - I usually just ended up getting frustrated/cutting out that section of thread and having to redo everything. I have learned I am not a very patient person whatsoever, so I really appreciate you helping us less-than-virtuous hotheads out a little bit.

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pinkythepink In reply to Photosynthesis-Cat [2015-04-14 17:40:09 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome again! Sometimes cutting the knot out and continuing isn't avoidable but this should hopefully save you some thread and frustration. And do not fret as I said my very first project was tossed into the trash because of knots so I don't think it makes you any less virtuous!

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Photosynthesis-Cat In reply to pinkythepink [2015-05-25 16:07:09 +0000 UTC]

Heh ^^' well, I can always keep trying I suppose. My first crochet scarf turned into a shawl that wasn't quite strait/it curls because my stitched got tighter and tighter as I continued making it, but I am still very happy with/proud of it. Everything in it's time, I suppose.

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UNlikeableMegastos [2015-02-22 10:16:05 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the info. Due to my studies as an architect, I tend to work with threads and those dreadful knots substract a lot of my time.

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pinkythepink In reply to UNlikeableMegastos [2015-02-23 09:24:20 +0000 UTC]

You're ever so welcome! I didn't realize architects work with thread often I'm happy to have helped even outside the target audience!

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UNlikeableMegastos In reply to pinkythepink [2015-02-24 20:18:56 +0000 UTC]

Yeah. Once again, I thank you.

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aevrynn [2014-12-10 19:06:03 +0000 UTC]

...any tips to having every damn thread snapping? Sorry for comment spamming, btw.

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pinkythepink In reply to aevrynn [2014-12-11 17:56:50 +0000 UTC]

That's okay. You can coat it with something like NeedleMagic which is a wax I believe, and that'll help it stay stronger. There's also general strength of the thread you're using (one thread will break more often than two because of the tension distribution). I use DMC cotton thread mostly, but things like DMC metallics are more likely to fray and snap after too much use.

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aevrynn In reply to pinkythepink [2014-12-13 09:34:59 +0000 UTC]

Ah, okay. Thanks for the tips! ^^

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PistachioInfernal [2014-08-29 12:48:31 +0000 UTC]

A very good tip, thank you!

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pinkythepink In reply to PistachioInfernal [2014-08-30 04:18:20 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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3laughingladies [2014-08-28 23:18:17 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so, so much for putting this on here. You have my undying gratitude! Forever!

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pinkythepink In reply to 3laughingladies [2014-08-30 04:18:31 +0000 UTC]

Awww haha You're so very welcome!

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Kinicha [2014-08-26 12:41:31 +0000 UTC]

I had this almost figured out! And now you come along and just make it seem so easy! Thank you!!

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pinkythepink In reply to Kinicha [2014-08-26 20:36:38 +0000 UTC]

You're so welcome!

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Aliana-chan [2014-08-26 10:27:50 +0000 UTC]

Well, it likes to happen to me when I make a necklace or a bracelet, knots are always trouble. o.o

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pinkythepink In reply to Aliana-chan [2014-08-26 20:37:19 +0000 UTC]

I agree!! Now you can at least get this one done in no time!

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Pied-Wagtail [2014-08-26 10:04:05 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for this! I hate when this happens while stitching.

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pinkythepink In reply to Pied-Wagtail [2014-08-26 10:24:14 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome! I hope your stitching is less stressful from now on!

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