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Initials Frame Cross Stitch Pattern

Fictional initials “A & J” set in the Hearth Block alphabet inside a geometric frame. Open it in the text generator or Studio and swap in your own initials for a wedding, anniversary or housewarming gift.

Initials Frame chart with symbols

Colour and symbol key

SymbolColourNameStitches
Forest Green symbol #1F3D2F Forest Green 45
Terracotta symbol #A4502F Terracotta 190
Total235

Names describe the colours; they are not thread brand codes. Match floss by eye in daylight.

Finished size

FabricStitched area
11-count Aida2.45 × 1.55 in (6.2 × 3.9 cm)
14-count Aida1.93 × 1.21 in (4.9 × 3.1 cm)
16-count Aida1.69 × 1.06 in (4.3 × 2.7 cm)
18-count Aida1.50 × 0.94 in (3.8 × 2.4 cm)

Cut fabric at least 3 in (7–8 cm) larger on every side if you plan to frame it.

How to stitch it

  1. Find the centre of your fabric by folding it in half both ways.
  2. The PDF marks the chart centre with arrows; start there and count outwards.
  3. Use 2 strands on 14-count (3 on 11-count, 1–2 on 18-count).
  4. Stitch each colour’s larger areas first, then outlines, then single stitches.

New to charts? Read how to read a cross stitch chart.

Licence

This design is original to Cross Stitch Pattern Maker and shared under CC BY 4.0. Stitch it, gift it or sell the finished piece. If you republish the chart itself or an adaptation, credit this site.

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