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Resizing counted cross stitch from 14 to 18 ct?

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    Resizing counted cross stitch from 14 to 18 ct?

    :shock: Good Morning Everyone, I have finally found the counted crosstitch for my xmas stocking. :roll: But, the pattern only comes in a 14 count, I would like to convert it to an 18 ct rustico. I know I will have to go over two threads. But how much fabric should I get the pattern is 16 by 22. I am 53, it has taken me that long to find the right pattern for me. I have made counted cross stitch stockings for my dh and ds, and I fit the stocking to their personalities and their blessings, so it took me a while. Any help would be appreciated. :shock: Debbie
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    Debbie, is the pattern 16 x 22 stitches, or is it the finished size of the design on 14 ct 16 x 22 inches?

    You could always stitch on the 18 count over one thread too. Stitching over 2 on 18 ct is going to only give you 9 stitches to the inch which is quite big and you'll probably need to use more strands of embroidery floss.

    From Dorset, England

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      #3
      You will need 2 more stitches per inch of width and length so a 16x 22 inch would become:

      32 more stitches wide and 44 more stitches tall

      which would be

      32 divided by 16 = 2 inches wider and

      44 divided by 16 = 2.75 inches or 2-3/4 inches more tall

      so you would need a piece 18 inches x 24-3/4 inches tall or long.

      Make sense?

      Good luck

      Lynn

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        Thanks Mandella and Lynn, I will give these a try and see if it works, Just finnished work for the day, now I am making homemade tomato sauce, and watching the snow coming in. My design keeps callin me :wink: Tell you soon. Debbie
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