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German Knotted Blanket Stitch

German knotted blanket stitch hand Embroidery is one of the decorative variations of the Blanket stitch. Visually, it may seem similar to a Mirrored blanket stitch, but the embroidery techniques of these two stitches are different.

German Knotted Blanket Stitch embroidery sampler image
Sampler of German Knotted Blanket Stitch embroidery
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Reverse side of the sampler

Applications Of This Hand Embroidery Stitch

You can achieve different visual effects by changing the gaps between the Blanket stitches looped together or by changing the height of the stitch.

This simple yet very decorative stitch looks excellent in border designs. You can apply several rows of these stitches in different colors close to each other to create a colorful decorative border. Also, one row of the stitch will look amazing.

Securing the edge of the fabric with German Knotted Blanket Stitch image
Securing the border of the fabric with German Knotted Blanket Stitch
Blanket Stitch for decorative edging image
Closed, triple, long and short – Blanket Stitch variations for decorative finishes

How To Embroider German Knotted Blanket Stitch

Germanknottedblanketstitch step 1
Germanknottedblanketstitch step 2
  • Mark two parallel lines. 
  • Start at the top left corner and make a Blanket stitch.
  • Add one more Blanket stitch close to the previous one.
  • Pass the needle under both stitches from right to left and tighten the loop.
  • Make two more Blanket stitches and loop them.

More Stitches From The Blanket Stitch Family

Long and Short Blanket Stitch small image
Long and Short Blanket Stitch
Crossed blanket stitch front side
Crossed Blanket Stitch
Barb stitch front side - embroidery in blue and yellow thread on white fabric
Barb Stitch

Video tutorial

If you are a visual learner, watch a video tutorial below or on the Practical Embroidery YouTube channel. In this video, you’ll find easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions that will have you creating the German knotted blanket stitch like a pro in no time.

How to embroider German knotted blanket stitch

What’s next?

If you’re in the mood to explore more hand embroidery stitches, check out the Stitches and Techniques page for the list of other fantastic stitches available on my blog. From timeless classics to modern twists, a whole world of stitches is waiting for you to explore and master. So, grab your hoop and needle, and let’s stitch our way to creative bliss!

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