How to Fake a French Knot

One option for avoiding a French knot is to use a small, vertical straight stitch also known as a single satin stitch. To replace a French knot with a straight stitch, use the same number of strands of floss as used in the rest of the stitches in the pattern. Stitch the small straight stitch over the hole in the Aida fabric. Use a sharp needle to complete this stitch instead of a tapestry needle if necessary. If you are stitching on linen, place the vertical straight stitch over one thread.