Introduction: How to Do the Ghiordes Knot [Turkey Work] in Hand Embroidery
As you will see from my finished Santa, I used the Ghiordes Knot [Turkey Work] do make his beard and his Santa Hat Pom Pom really fully and wonderful.
In this Instructable I will show you how you can also do this.
It seems like a lot of steps but honestly, once you get the hang of it, it really is simple. [Perhaps I was a bit detailed, this is my first instructable but I hope it helps.]
This stitch will surly add a bit of dimensional flair to your hand Embroidery projects, so enjoy!!
I have put the instructions on each photo. Hope you'll all be able to see them.
Step 1:
Thread your needle. Remember you do not want to put a knot on the end.
Step 2:
The two photos here show you how to bring the needle down from the top of your hoop and keep you tail.
In this example I made my tail and loops larger then usual but I think, it is better to be bigger and have more to work with then fall short. *smiles*
Step 3:
***sorry for the typo in photo on the right - it should read: You will NOW begin to make loops
You will now learn how to hold your tail in place and NOW start creating your loops.
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And here is my most recent finished project where I used this technique. Santa's beard & his Pom Pom on his hat. This is on a tea towel that I plan to give as a gift.
Hope you will use this and make something special. <3
~ Jennifer Rene