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How to Fake a French Knot

By Connie G. Barwick, About.com

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Replace a French Knot with a Tiny Cross Stitch

Tiny Cross Stitch

Tiny Cross Stitch

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To avoid stitching a French knot, you can also use a tiny cross stitch. As with the straight stitch, place the stitch over the hole in the Aida fabric. If you are stitching on linen, place the cross stitch over one thread.

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