How to read cross stitch pattern

If you’re looking forward to starting your first counted cross stitch pattern but you don’t know where to begin, you’re in the right place!

Cross stitch charts tell you everything you need to know about a cross stitch pattern. Learn how to read them and understand the basic elements of a cross stitch chart in this post. Charts are grids Cross stitch designs are traditionally depicted as a series of squares laid out on a grid. Each square on the grid corresponds to a single stitch. Like the grid paper you might be familiar with from math class, darker lines are drawn in 10-by-10 square sections to make reading the chart and…

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Cross stitch patterns or 'charts' can look complicated at first glance but they are pretty simple to decipher with a little help. Where to start The dotted line and/or arrows on the side of the chart show you where the centre of your pattern is. This is where you start. Cross stitch patterns are arranged in a grid of s

Patterns can look a little intimidating, but they don't have to be! This post will go over how to read a cross stitch pattern with ease.

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Do you know how to read cross stitch patterns? Knowing the correct method will ensure that your stitches are accurate and you can track the design well into the effort.

Cross-stitching has been my couchtime jam lately. I love the patterns in this book (read my interview with Julie Jackson here), and was inspired to try and make some of my own! Read on to learn one technique for making your own cross-stitch patterns (no Photoshop required). You will need:...

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