How to read a cross-stitch pattern
Learn what the grid, symbols and DMC key mean, find the center of your chart and check page overlaps before your first stitch.
Read the guideCross-stitch guides for your next project
From the first symbol on your chart to the fabric in your hoop. A few useful things to know before you start.
14, 16 or 18-count Aida: how fabric changes the size
Compare 14, 16 and 18-count Aida and calculate the finished size of a counted cross-stitch pattern, with an example and finishing allowance.
Read the guideHow to download your cross-stitch PDF from Etsy
Find your Etsy digital pattern purchase, open the PDF and troubleshoot missing downloads on a phone or computer.
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