Spring has sprung cross stitch pattern

111 × 56 stitches 1 color 7.9 × 4.0 in on 14-count

Version 1 of 4: Serif, Greek key frame, dark green See all 4

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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 14 × 10 in (the design is 7.9 × 4.0 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, Greek key frame, dark green111 × 56 stitches

Bold, scallop and picot frame, black117 × 52 stitches

Bold, plain double rule frame, dark green103 × 38 stitches

Serif, double line with dots frame, black95 × 40 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

“Spring has sprung” charted for counted cross stitch in four versions: serif and bold lettering, each in a closed frame. Full crosses only, no backstitch.

111 stitches wide by 56 high: 1,229 full cross stitches in 1 DMC color (Ultra Dark Pistachio Green 890).

Finished size by fabric count
Fabric	Inches	Centimeters
11-count Aida	10.1 × 5.1	25.6 × 12.9
14-count Aida, or 28-count over two	7.9 × 4.0	20.1 × 10.2
16-count Aida, or 32-count over two	6.9 × 3.5	17.6 × 8.9
18-count Aida	6.2 × 3.1	15.7 × 7.9
22-count Hardanger	5.0 × 2.5	12.8 × 6.5

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.

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Symbol	Thread	Stitches	Buy
●	DMC 890 Ultra Dark Pistachio Green	1,229	Find it

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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.