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How to Fake a French Knot

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Learn How to Stitch a French Knot or a Colonial Knot

French Knot
French Knot
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Before we go any further, consider this option. You could just learn how to stitch a French knot. It takes practice, but it is not impossible.

Another oft-used substitute for a French knot is a Colonial knot. Some stitchers find the knot easier to complete and it looks very much like a French knot. A Colonial knot is also used in Candlewicking Embroidery.

If you want to learn how to stitch a French knot or a Colonial knot, read over these French knot and Colonial knot tutorials first, then practice the stitches. (Practice is definitely the key to success with these stitches.)

If you are still determined to avoid French knots, go to the next step.
  1. Pattern With French Knots
  2. Learn How to Stitch a French Knot or a Colonial Knot
  3. Replace a French Knot with a Straight Stitch
  4. Replace a French Knot with a Tiny Cross Stitch
  5. Replace a French Knot with a Seed Bead
  6. Choose the Best Method for Replacing a French Knot

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