Download Article Show Download Article Making your own cross stitch pattern is easier than you might think. If you want to create a custom cross stitch piece, you will need a custom pattern. Start by choosing your design, which can be a photograph or a drawing. Then, trace the design onto a piece of grid paper. Complete your pattern by filling in the grid to indicate the stitch placement, thread color, and stitch type.
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ReferencesAbout This ArticleArticle SummaryX To make a cross stitch pattern, start by placing a piece of grid paper over the image you want to use and trace the outline with a pencil. If you can, use a backlit surface like a light box or a window on a sunny day to make the tracing easier. Once you've decided on a color scheme, make an X mark on each square so you know where your stitches have to go. Try using color-coded marks to fill in the grid so you know what thread to use. If you plan on using special stitches, such as a half stitch or a 3/4 stitch, mark them with a slash mark or triangle respectively. To learn more about how to choose a color scheme or get inspiration for your design, keep reading! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 179,543 times. Reader Success Stories
Did this article help you?How do you transfer a pattern to cross stitch fabric?To use this method, trace with the iron on pen/pencil on the back of the pattern, flip it onto your fabric (pen/pencil marks down) and iron until transferred. Be careful about keeping your iron still while ironing to not smudge the lines, and you can pull up your paper to check how much of the lines have transferred.
Is it better to cross stitch with or without a hoop?For cross stitch, using a hoop is not as essential, although like with hand embroidery, it can help you make more even stitches. If you are new to cross stitch, using a hoop can help you handle the fabric, see the holes more clearly, and keep your stitch tension more consistent.
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