But, where to start a cross stitch pattern? Find the centre of your Aida and start stitching from the middle of the design. From there, work outwards to create a beautiful cross stitched piece! 3. Prepare your fabric When working with woven fabrics like Aida and linen, a top tip is to...
Learning to cross stitch can be one of the most rewarding and therapeutic hobbies. Once you’ve mastered the basics, you can take on any pattern you set your sights on! When you’ve got your threads on hand, your aida stretched over a hoop and your needle at the ready – you just ne...
Where do I start a cross stitch pattern? When you begin a new cross stitch project, it is a good idea to startstitching in the middle of the design. That way you make sure your design is centered in the fabric. Small arrows at the edges of a cross stitch chart indicate the center ...
This is a children's craft website and with that in mind the patterns and directions are geared to those learning to cross stitch. Having said that, beginners of any age may find the info handy! Note! Framing ideas (bottom of this page)Pattern: Kids can use graph paper to design their...
Cross-stitch is a wonderful medium for needlework art, but what if you want to use something other than a pre-made pattern or kit? Perhaps you have a picture of a pet or a unique drawing to adapt. There are programs available to do this; moreover, for those on a budget, there is...
Confused by which size of a sweater pattern to make? To get the best fit you'll want to know what size you are, and how to read the sizing information provided in your pattern. What size are you? Just like in ready to wear clothing, there isn't really a consistent sizing system...
Starting in the second chain from the hook, work a row of HDC (HTR in UK terms) to the end, and turn. 3 Chain 2, and work a double crochet (treble in UK terms) into the second stitch from the hook. Then work a double crochet into the first stitch, to create a diagonal cross....
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How to Make a Blanket from a Stitch Pattern Step 1. Find a Stitch Pattern The first thing you need to do is decide on a stitch pattern for your blanket. Are you looking for something for a woman, or a man, or a child, or a pet, or a baby? It has been my experience that, fo...