French Knitted Names

One of my favorite things to do when I was a little girl was French knitting, but the only things I ever made of it were small rugs. There wasn't much more to find than rugs in the small world of children's crafts books. But a while ago I saw French knitted names and I think this looks so much better than rugs! I did something with wire and French knitting before, but didn't think about making names for a second. I love this idea! Perfect for a little baby present for example!


  
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Comments

  1. Cucicucicoo: Eco Crafting & SewingJune 24, 2018 at 11:09 PM

    I love this idea! I also like having my kids do French knitting, but then I don't really know what to do with it all, and this is a fantastic idea! Pinning! :) Lisa

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  2. ArjayeJune 26, 2018 at 7:38 AM

    Great idea, I never thought to add wire to them or to keep the letters all joined together.

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  3. Sum of their StoriesJune 26, 2018 at 11:30 AM

    These are lovely. Such a perfect baby gift.

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  4. Karen DennisJune 29, 2018 at 11:02 AM

    I used to do French knitting when I was a child on a device called knitting Nancy, I never thought of making names, I don't think that I actually really made anything rather than a long snake #insparationspotlight@_karendennis

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  5. Ginx CraftJune 30, 2018 at 3:56 PM

    Great idea. I was also a maker of numerous small rugs as a child.

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  6. AnonymousJuly 4, 2018 at 3:13 PM

    Thanks so much for sharing these French Knitted Names with us at the Whimsical Wednesdays Link Party!! SO cute!

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  7. WendyJuly 6, 2018 at 10:18 AM

    what a great idea, they look great!

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