What Is Knotted Buttonhole Stitch & How To Do Knotted Buttonhole!

After being hooked with the buttonhole stitch so much. I thought I was done exploring until I visited my grandma. I saw a stitch with a knot in the stitch the stitch leg. It kinda looks like a buttonhole stitch but with a knot! 🤔 I asked my grandma what is that?

She said it is a knotted buttonhole stitch! This is another type of buttonhole stitch. It looks so interesting! So, I asked her how to do a Knotted Buttonhole Stitch. She replied-

It sounds even more interesting, so I asked her to show me how to do it. So she threaded her needle and needed to show me.

What Is A Knotted Buttonhole Stitch?

The Knotted Buttonhole stitch blends the traditional buttonhole stitch with small knots in the stitch leg.

It’s typically used for decorative edges, borders, or outlining shapes like a double buttonhole stitch. The stitch forms a series of loops along the edge of the fabric, but with a twist—literally!

The knot in the stitch is made by twisting the needle under the thread loop before pulling it tight. It creates a more intricate and embellished version of the regular buttonhole stitch.

What Does Knotted Buttonhole Stitch Look Like?

The Knotted Buttonhole Stitch looks like the regular buttonhole stitch but with a knot. 

So, what does it actually look like?

Picture a row of arches, each with a knot right at the top, almost like they’re all holding hands and tying knots. This sewing stitch adds texture and dimension, perfecting borders or outlines you want to pop. This type of stitch is like giving your fabric a fancy little necklace!

If you want to add a touch of detail without going overboard, this stitch has your back—with knots and all!

How To Make Knotted Buttonhole Stitch?

To do knotted buttonhole stitch, you just need to follow 3 steps

1. Draw 2 Line
2. Insert The Needle From The Back Of The Fabric And Create A Loop
3. Push In And Out With The Wrapped Thread

Now, let’s start stitching.

Choose something that’s not too slippery; cotton works great. Then, grab a fabric marker. These are perfect for marking your lines. Fabric markers usually wash out, while chalk can be brushed away.

Then grab a ruler and draw a 180-degree 2-line! This will make buttonhole stitching easier.

Push the needle from the wrong side of the fabric and bring it up through the fabric, pulling it through until there’s about a 4-6 inch thread tail in front of you.

Now, wrap the thread tail around the needle. This wrap will create the knot of knotted buttonhole stitch.

Now that you’ve created the buttonhole loop push the needle in and out with the wrapped thread to form the Knotted Buttonhole Stitch. This process also requires an Open Buttonhole Filler Stitch.

As you pull the needle through, you’ll notice the wrapped thread around the needle created the knot! 

Repeat this process for each stitch, maintaining even spacing and consistency along your line. Your beautiful knotted stitches will come to life with each push and pull!

Knotty Stitches Tutorials Through Image

Another Method To Do The Knotted Buttonhole Stitch

Grandma finished it and said, ‘That’s how I liked to do my knotted buttonhole stitch. But there are a few other ways to do those basic embroidery stitches, too. Do you learn about it too?’

I said, sure, why not? 😁

Method No 1:

This method is easy. It gives a different look of a typical buttonhole stitch. So use it when you need something different. This will create stunning embroidery patterns. Here is how to do it-

1. Begin by bringing the thread out on the lower line. Next, insert the needle into the upper line, using a straight downward motion. As you do this, loop the thread under the needle point like a standard buttonhole stitch. It’s like doing a Crossed buttonhole stitch crochet.
2. Pull the needle through the fabric to form a loop, and repeat this process. Essentially, you’ll make two buttonhole stitches, with the second stitch positioned fairly close to the first.Kinda like a Double buttonhole stitch by hand.
3. For the next step, position the needle from the left side to the right and pass it under the straight stitches you just created. Don’t push it through the fabric. Ensure the thread passes under the needle as you illustrate.
4. Pull the needle through to form a loop, and pull until snug but not overly tight.
5. Continue this process along the line, maintaining even spacing between each stitch until you are done.

Method No 2:

This one is just like I like to do, but I insist on wrapping the thread around the needle; you use your thump. Here is how to do it-

1. Start from the Left: Bring your needle and thread to the surface from the left side of your fabric.
2. Wrap the Thread: Wrap the thread around your left thumb to create a loop.
3. Position the Needle: Take the needle under the thread, moving toward the tip of your thumb. just like you would in Half buttonhole wheel stitch patterns.
4. Slip the Loop: Carefully slip the loop off your thumb and insert the needle into the fabric.
5. Anchor the Stitch: Bring the needle back up at the baseline with the needle still in the fabric. Make sure the needle goes over the base of the surface thread to anchor it, just like you would with a standard buttonhole stitch.
6. Tighten the Thread: Gently tighten the thread against the needle to secure your stitch.
7. Complete the Stitch: Pull the thread through to finish your first knotted buttonhole stitch.
8. Repeat the Sequence: Follow the same steps to create another knotted buttonhole stitch.
9. Continue Along the Line: Keep repeating this process to create a beautiful border along your fabric.

Method No. 3: Knotted Buttonhole Filling Stitch

Do you remember doing a detached buttonhole stitch to fill the shape? It is the same but with a knotted buttonhole stitch. Here, let me show you the following:

1. Outline with Back Stitch: Start by outlining the area you want to fill using a backstitch. Bring your needle up at the top left corner of the area.
2. First Buttonhole Stitch: Let’s work a buttonhole stitch over the first back stitch you just made, right on the top side.
3. Create the Knot: Add another buttonhole stitch at an angle over the first stitch. Pull gently to create a knot. This gives that lovely texture we’re after!
   Continue with Back Stitches: Move on to the next back stitch and repeat the process, working another pair of buttonhole stitches like before.
4. Finish the First Row: Keep working similarly along the first row. When you reach the end, pass the needle under the first backstitch on the right side to secure everything.
5. Start the Second Row: For the second row, stitch in the opposite direction, working your stitches into the loops of the first row. This will create a beautiful layered effect.
6. Remember the Knots: Don’t forget to make an additional knot with each buttonhole stitch you complete. It’s essential for securing the design!

Finally, work the last row through the bottom of your backstitch foundation. This will help anchor everything in place.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ’s)

Conclusion 

That’s the Knotted buttonhole stitch procedure! After learning that from Grandma, I went home and tried to make a knotted buttonhole stitch design. And it turns out to be so cute😍😍

Have you tried it yet? If yes, then share it with sewinginpo.