brandeesmom

Wet your finger, it will roll off easier....

Jeanne S

I do it around the finger like you described, but I always lick my index finger first----maybe it is the spit that does the trick!!!

MadQuilter

That's how I do it too. It is the perfect knot - every time.

Terrytunes

I use the method you mentioned, but I've been embroidering since I was 6 years old (I'm 54 now), so it's like 2nd nature to me. I am even able to knot the thread without the little "tail" on the end. I've never tried another kind of knot.
Sorry I couldn't help.

Peckish

Don't roll the thread off your finger. Instead, pull the needle through.

Here's another, better view.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L84L0HqOn50

DOTTYMO

I do both depending on how I feel and my left hand is working. Keep trying it gets easier with practise.

jmoore

Quilter's knot here too but I had no idea there was a direction of thread in which to put through the eye of your needle but I'll give it a try next time...

NJ Quilter

This is me as well. I just knot the thread any old way I can and don't worry about it. It's only purpose is to NOT come through what you are working on. I don't personally care if it's a 'quilter's knot' or not.

celwood

I usually wrap the thread a couple of times around the needle then slide it off to the end

Geri B

..going to try that lock stitch on end...I sometimes just tie that tail to the eye of the needle.......