Let sleeping dogs lie cross stitch pattern

75 × 55 stitches 1 color 5.4 × 3.9 in on 14-count

Version 1 of 5: Serif, double line with dots frame, black 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 12 × 10 in (the design is 5.4 × 3.9 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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Choose a version 5 to pick from

Serif, double line with dots frame, black75 × 55 stitches

Bold, zigzag and dots frame, blue and red89 × 53 stitches

Narrow, double line with dots frame, black65 × 65 stitches

Bold, scallop and picot frame, black91 × 65 stitches

Serif, Greek key frame, blue89 × 67 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

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

75 stitches wide by 55 high: 898 full cross stitches in 1 DMC color (Black 310).

Finished size by fabric count
Fabric	Inches	Centimeters
11-count Aida	6.8 × 5.0	17.3 × 12.7
14-count Aida, or 28-count over two	5.4 × 3.9	13.6 × 10.0
16-count Aida, or 32-count over two	4.7 × 3.4	11.9 × 8.7
18-count Aida	4.2 × 3.1	10.6 × 7.8
22-count Hardanger	3.4 × 2.5	8.7 × 6.3

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	898	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.