This Is How All Cross Stitch Beginners Should Start

By: Geordie Johnny

Can't wait to get started stitching a cross stitch project? Well, before you find yourself in over your head, take some time to learn the basics. If you are a cross stitch beginner, don't start out by taking on a project that's too complicated for you. Pick a pattern that's suitable for your skill level. Start out with something easy, and then work your way up to the more complicated patterns.

You need to be aware as someone starting out as a cross stitch beginner you need to master the basic elements of the craft first. Thankfully, websites exist that can help you learn how to cross stitch correctly so that you can create beautiful keepsakes. One such website is:

www(dot)yarntree(dot)com/007begin(dot)htm What a fun site this is. There's a cross stitch chart on this site that's free and comes with the directions you need to stitch the pattern. Moreover, the site lists what items you need to buy if you're new to cross stitch. As you explore, you'll discover information on lots of cross stitch topics. You can learn about such topics as fabric choices and how you make your first stitches. Even more advanced stitchers can find something of interest here.

www(dot)caron-net(dot)com/patguide(dot)html Even if you are no longer a cross stitch beginner, you'll find this second site helpful. The site contains a wealth of cross stitch information. You can find tips about specific stitches, suggestions when it comes to fabric choices, and ideas on the best way to use various flosses. Moreover, every few weeks more information is added, so this is a site you'll want to visit on a regular basis.

After you visit these sites, you'll have a better idea how to create your first cross stitch project. Your next step will be to locate a pattern you like. Your choices can seem endless when you first take a look around the internet. Actually, many of the patterns you'll find aren't suited to a beginner. You need to pick a pattern that is easy for someone who's just starting to cross stitch.

Well I suggest www(dot)cross-stitch-academy(dot)com/beginners/beginners(dot)html as your first stop. Here you can find eight great little patterns that include the chart, a picture of the finished design (which is always helpful) and an easy to understand floss chart. Each of the eight designs are explained step by step and color by color until the last stitches are made which is an absolutely fantastic way to show a beginner.

The site is so easy to understand that it is suitable for children and what is more, all eight designs are absolutely free to download. There are a couple of simple motifs, a bouquet, a first border pattern, an Easter project, a Christmas project and a pretty little Mothers Day project as well which means there is something for everyone. Also the same site has a number of more advanced patterns for when our beginners gain their feet that include very clear instructions, and a self-explanatory symbol key.

If you're interested in finding other patterns for a cross stitch beginner, go to www(dot)dltk-kids(dot)com/type/crossstitch(dot)htm and explore your choices. Although the site is set up for children, it's loaded with great patterns for beginners. If you wander around the site, you're bound to find something you like.

There are a number of animals to choose from including a dog, a cat, a chicken, a frog, a turtle and a little ladybug. There are also patterns for each of the seasons, a Christmas pattern, a mother's day pattern and a St Patrick's Day pattern. All of the patterns are printable as are the instructions and the floss charts.

Getting started with a new hobby can take some time, but if you start out slow, you'll soon find you're no longer a cross stitch beginner. Soon, you'll be stitching all sorts of patterns and learning what other cross stitch fans already know -- cross stitch really is a lot of fun!

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Julia Wigham is a professional writer and co-owner of Patterns Patch cross stitch forums. An online cross stitch club whose members get free: patterns, articles and tutorials. Come to our colorful => cross stitch blogs right now.

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