How to read a Cross Stitch pattern for Beginners

[@jacquelinewhonder1107]

Great tutorial. Should have commented on how to find the middle of the pattern (arrow markings on pattern) and middle of you fabric by either: 1. folding 2x to get center, or 2. measuring and basting the horzontal/vertical lines

[@Keetoful]

Should have used a darker thread for demo and more close up of work 🤔

[@Hi_Im_Akward]

This makes so much more sense now. I received a "beginners kit" as a gift. The instructions are lacking, looked through several "ultimate beginners guides" and they have lacked how to read a pattern. I can't start my stitches if I literally don't know where to start or how to read the pattern. Why are so many instructions lacking basic information and calling it a beginner guide?

[@camillepepin8512]

Maybe it's must me, but I an attracted to every craft that requises yarn and treads. I learned knitting as a teen and then I got crochet in my recommendation a few years ago and I learned. And now, Sims 4 has introduced me to cross-stitching and here I am looking to learn the basis before I buy the materials... Again.

[@honieebean]

You just listed all my hobbies (sims included 😂)

[@camillepepin8512]

@@honieebean another yarned-simmer!

[@sofia3669]

I’m so confused lol

[@daidrivejil4950]

cant see the stiches....the floss is too light

[@embroiderystitches1239]

Excellent tutorial, very easy to follow and understand, Thanks 😀

[@arrianranger5800]

How do you know it is the middle? No demonstration on how to determine that. It would be a nightmare to count every little space or strand to find the center?

[@Kjersten_w]

You dont have to find the exact middle of the fabric, just your best guess. You can use a ruler if needed, but it doesn't need to be perfect, as long as you have extra space on all sides.

[@Kjersten_w]

Or instead of a ruler, you can fold it in half each way and mark it

[@bbiddi2657]

My, that is one lovely flamingo

[@lovecraftscom]

Thank you ii_llt! We love a flamingo! Love, LoveCrafts xx

[@evelyngonzalez5223]

Just found your channel, but I'm confused I thought this is for beginners

[@wendygrady2779]

Hi I am new to cross stitching and wondered if you can tell me what (1st&2) means please

[@JOHANNA-qd6iz]

Can't see the stitches with the colours you are using, just looks like a bright white circle. Sorry can't watch until the end.

[@mariekarole1621]

Get a ready kit it’s not confusing. I am stuck in Quarantine . I pulled out all my half started 27 year old crafts that I started when baby was born.

[@ThePinkfluf]

Omg !that looks so difficult lol! Embroidery looks much easier

[@aldencasen89]

i realize it's quite off topic but does anyone know a good place to watch new tv shows online ?

[@masonrhys5216]

@Alden Casen I would suggest flixzone. You can find it on google :)

[@rwilson6637]

Hello! Some simple questions, do I tie a knot at the end of the thread to stop it coming through the back? And how to I finish a piece of thread when it gets to the end of a colour or piece of thread? Ta

[@bevmacmillan8815]

I found a couple of KZbin videos on how to start and finish without a knot. A knot will make it bulky on the back and may show through the fabric.

[@swampophelia2098]

What does it mean when the pattern shows some stitches as really small, what does that mean

[@bowieknife]

When it says use 1 strand do you thread the needle so that it becomes 2 (half the length)? Eg. 2 strands = 4 threads? Thanks.

[@CallieWallie2000]

I bought a cross stitch off a website and the pattern chart is 2 books and I am very confused...please can you help me

[@lovecraftscom]

Hey there, thanks so much for your comment. If you could get in touch with our lovely Team via our contact form here: help.lovecrafts.com/hc/en-gb/requests/new we will be super happy to look into this for you. Have a wonderful day!

[@kjamil2606]

hi, I have a digit cross stitch pattern but How do get so perfect HD printout. please tell bcoz everytime I get a blur printout.

[@shonaparker3294]

Interesting tutorial and I learned some things. But I still can't work out how to move between rows - eg if the last stitch in my row has nothing above it do I have to tie off the thread and start again? Or perhaps I should have started the row from the other end? Also, not sure why there is a colour and black and white version of the pattern (is there a reason?). And finally, should I be marking off the pattern when I've done stitches so I don't get lost? All these things are probably easy for experienced stitchers but they're confusing to newcomers.

[@lovecraftscom]

Hey there and thanks so much for your comment- that means a lot to us. There are many different approaches to crafting and techniques can vary from crafter the crafter. If you have nothing above the stitch you can always just cut the thread and then restart or as you suggested, there might be ways to calculate where the thread might end up if you start at a certain point. There is really no right or wrong and also depends on how much importance you put on what the reverse looks like as well as how much thread you have available. Many patterns are shown in black and white to show the symbols which might be easier for some crafters and in colour because others might find reading colour coded patterns easier. And yes absolutely- when you have finished parts of the pattern you can always colour it in or cross it out, whatever works best for you :) If you have any more questions, please feel free to reach out to our team via our Helpcentre on our website! We are super happy to help🥰

[@shonaparker3294]

@@lovecraftscom Thank you!

[@TheVittoria13]

Can't see it at all

[@xxWanderxLustxx]

do you use a new thread when you start in the next row? or are you using the same piece of 18’ thread? sorry if it’s a silly question 😅

[@lovecraftscom]

Not a silly question at all.🥰❤️ You can use the same thread until it gets too short to work with or until the pattern ( if you are working on one) calls for another colour :)

[@mariekarole1621]

Don’t you need to find the center point of your pattern and the center of the cloth by counting??

[@lindaharris9714]

Use the graph paper lines on the pattern. On the fabric you can use a ruler or fold it and mark the centre.

[@sharmaneamago2995]

You could have folded the fabric to make the center more precise

[@lovecraftscom]

Thanks Sharmane, great tip! xx

[@Snobbeautyplace]

Its not clear to me at all. Close up shot was much needed.

[@mlw4998]

How do you find the middle

[@tingandacutiegirl7794]

is this for beginners

[@pushpakanthi9927]

Very thank to you

[@Emmahearts3]

Can you put the pattern on aids Cloth to the following pattern?

[@kodackkid5265]

thank you!! this is a good tutorial!! however, i am stupid so I cried.

[@lovecraftscom]

oh no! If you ever need any more help, please feel free to reach out🧡

[@clionadowling9868]

How many threads do you use from the embroidery thread?

[@426mamabear]

You want to use 2 strands for the cross stitches and 1 strand for the back stitches.

[@dianeharrison4975]

How thread the needle?

[@bvegyucurbbebsbhyd9933]

I’m confused I just want to have a cross stitching of Raymond from animal crossing 💀

[@mahmoudsindi7640]

This is such a lovely video!

[@annereg8605]

hi where can i download a pattern for my cross stitch, Im just a beginner but i don’t know where to get or print a pattern to start with, hope you can help thanks alot..

[@lovecraftscom]

Hey Anne, welcome to our channel! You can find this FREE pattern (along with many others!) here: www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/p/flamingo-in-dmc-pat0778-downloadable-pdf Happy stitching! Kindest, Merion

[@unkn0wnpers0nn]

hard to follow

[@Creationtree48]

I want to buy a cross stitch pattern book if you have plz ans me as soon as possible

[@lindaharris9714]

Great video, love the ending! Really funny.

[@lovecraftscom]

Thanks Linda, we're thrilled you liked it! Love, The LoveCrafts team x

[@meowscutie]

I have a pattern with like 6 or 8 different types of stitches and with the exception of 2 I don't know what the hell I'm supposed to do and when to do it

[@tybeechick40]

great tutorial for sure...but that's to much counting for me

[@35mayocynthia]

Can you start from the bottom

[@lovecraftscom]

Hi Cynthia - yes, I don't see why not!! Kindest, Merion x

[@areareare9953]

Doh. Why couldn't flamingos be like, dark green or something.

[@lovecraftscom]

They can be any colour you like 🥰❤️

[@dianeharrison4975]

Impossible I gave up

[@stacyboudreau123]

Video was ridiculous. Says for beginners but quite the contrary.

[@beverleypapworth1775]

ally law

[@reyherrera7728]

gopher

[@minping1752]

confusing tutorial.🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄