Tea and friendship cross stitch pattern

117 × 52 stitches 1 color 8.4 × 3.7 in on 14-count

Version 1 of 6: Bold, scallop and picot frame, black 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 × 10 in (the design is 8.4 × 3.7 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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Bold, scallop and picot frame, black117 × 52 stitches

Serif, hearts and dots frame, blue and red116 × 72 stitches

Narrow, double line with dots frame, black75 × 50 stitches

Bold, plain double rule frame, heart above, black and red97 × 54 stitches

Serif, diamond lattice frame, black and gold100 × 58 stitches

Serif, Greek key frame, blue100 × 56 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

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

117 stitches wide by 52 high: 1,200 full cross stitches in 1 DMC color (Black 310).

Finished size by fabric count
Fabric	Inches	Centimeters
11-count Aida	10.6 × 4.7	27.0 × 12.0
14-count Aida, or 28-count over two	8.4 × 3.7	21.2 × 9.4
16-count Aida, or 32-count over two	7.3 × 3.3	18.6 × 8.3
18-count Aida	6.5 × 2.9	16.5 × 7.3
22-count Hardanger	5.3 × 2.4	13.5 × 6.0

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	1,200	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.