Jack Frost cross stitch pattern

90 × 25 stitches 1 color 6.4 × 1.8 in on 14-count

Version 1 of 5: Serif, plain double rule frame, blue See all 5

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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 13 × 8 in (the design is 6.4 × 1.8 in; 14-count has 14 squares to the inch)
Needle: Tapestry, size 24
Thread: 1 DMC color, 2 strands at a time (DMC is the thread maker whose color numbers charts use)

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Serif, plain double rule frame, blue90 × 25 stitches

Bold, diamond lattice frame, navy and gold114 × 37 stitches

Narrow, plain double rule frame, blue65 × 25 stitches

Serif, double line with dots frame, blue90 × 25 stitches

Serif, diamond lattice frame, navy and gold100 × 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

“Jack Frost” charted for counted cross stitch in five versions: serif, bold and narrow lettering, each in a closed frame. Full crosses only, no backstitch.

90 stitches wide by 25 high: 636 full cross stitches in 1 DMC color (Medium Navy Blue 311).

Finished size by fabric count
Fabric	Inches	Centimeters
11-count Aida	8.2 × 2.3	20.8 × 5.8
14-count Aida, or 28-count over two	6.4 × 1.8	16.3 × 4.5
16-count Aida, or 32-count over two	5.6 × 1.6	14.3 × 4.0
18-count Aida	5.0 × 1.4	12.7 × 3.5
22-count Hardanger	4.1 × 1.1	10.4 × 2.9

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 311 Medium Navy Blue	636	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.