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The stockings were hung by the chimney with care cross stitch pattern

134 × 74 stitches 2 colors 9.6 × 5.3 in on 14-count

Version 1 of 4: Serif, leaf garland frame, dark green and 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 16 × 12 in (the design is 9.6 × 5.3 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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Count 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

“The stockings were hung by the chimney with care” charted for counted cross stitch in four versions: serif lettering, each in a closed frame. Full crosses only, no backstitch.

134 stitches wide by 74 high: 2,190 full cross stitches in 2 DMC colors (Ultra Dark Pistachio Green 890, Hunter Green 3346).

Finished size by fabric count
FabricInchesCentimeters
11-count Aida12.2 × 6.730.9 × 17.1
14-count Aida, or 28-count over two9.6 × 5.324.3 × 13.4
16-count Aida, or 32-count over two8.4 × 4.621.3 × 11.7
18-count Aida7.4 × 4.118.9 × 10.4
22-count Hardanger6.1 × 3.415.5 × 8.5

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

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SymbolThreadStitchesBuy
●DMC 890 Ultra Dark Pistachio Green1,298Find it
XDMC 3346 Hunter Green892Find 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.

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