There’s nothing wrong with using a waste knot or an away waste knot to get started. Those are perfectly fine little helpers. What we don’t want? A knot left sitting on the back of your canvas. Those little knots may seem harmless, but they’re sneaky. They create lumps and bumps — and they have a bad habit of popping through to the front over time. So here’s the simple rule to remember: Waste knots are welcome. Knots left behind are not. This is one of the most common mistakes I see stitchers mak