Family tree lettering cross stitch pattern

121 × 37 stitches 2 colors 8.6 × 2.6 in on 14-count

Version 1 of 6: Bold, diamond lattice frame, black and gold See all 6

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A PDF for 14-count on US Letter paper: overview, symbol charts and thread list. Change the count or paper

You will need

Fabric: 14-count Aida, cut 15 × 9 in (the design is 8.6 × 2.6 in; 14-count has 14 squares to the inch)
Needle: Tapestry, size 24
Thread: 2 DMC colors, 2 strands at a time (DMC is the thread maker whose color numbers charts use)

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Choose a version 6 to pick from

Bold, diamond lattice frame, black and gold121 × 37 stitches

Serif, folk tulips frame, blue, red, gold and green123 × 49 stitches

Narrow, double line with dots frame, black75 × 35 stitches

Typewriter, folk tulips frame, blue, red, gold and green123 × 60 stitches

Serif, plain double rule frame, black97 × 25 stitches

Serif, diamond lattice frame, blue and gold107 × 37 stitches

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Fabric count and finished sizeCount is the number of squares per inch. Higher count makes the same design smaller; the stitches and thread colors stay the same. Sizes shown are the stitched area; allow extra fabric for finishing.

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About this pattern

“Family tree” charted for counted cross stitch in six versions: bold, serif, narrow and typewriter lettering, each in a closed frame. Full crosses only, no backstitch.

121 stitches wide by 37 high: 1,912 full cross stitches in 2 DMC colors (Black 310, Medium Topaz 783).

Finished size by fabric count
Fabric	Inches	Centimeters
11-count Aida	11.0 × 3.4	27.9 × 8.5
14-count Aida, or 28-count over two	8.6 × 2.6	22.0 × 6.7
16-count Aida, or 32-count over two	7.6 × 2.3	19.2 × 5.9
18-count Aida	6.7 × 2.1	17.1 × 5.2
22-count Hardanger	5.5 × 1.7	14.0 × 4.3

Sizes are the stitched area. Add about 3 inches (7.5 cm) on every side when you cut your fabric.

The fabric color changes the preview only: every cross matches your chart.

Thread list & pattern notes

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Symbol	Thread	Stitches	Buy
●	DMC 310 Black	1,392	Find it
X	DMC 783 Medium Topaz	520	Find it

Suggested DMC colors. Screen colors are approximate. Previews show the exact chart.

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Count is the number of squares to the inch: 14-count fabric has 14, and a higher count makes the same design smaller. DMC is the thread maker whose color numbers most charts use.