Working with French knots is different from working in cross-stitch or petit point in that it is easier if you have both hands free. I’ve been working on the Bees and Trees rug without a lap frame, and it’s hard not to start hunching forward as you work, balancing the hoop on your lap and completing each knot…not at all comfortable for long periods of time.
I bought a Baby Z Lap Frame since some fellow stitchers were talking about lap frames recently. Though the instructions for assembly were minimal, it went together easily enough. I did have to sand it in a few rough areas, but all in all the quality is good. It’s a solid frame and has a base just 11.5″ wide, so it is a comfortable weight and width for me.
It has a tray in the base for holding yarns and scissors.
Plus, it is adjustable in height, folding relatively flat for transport.
So far, I really like the frame. It will definitely save being hunched over while stitching. Here’s a photo of me sitting with the frame. I keep the knobs of the clamp facing downward so they stay out of the way when stitching.
