Counted Cross Stitch
Cross stitch is a form of embroidery that is usually executed on an easily countable fabric on which it is applied and then removed later, by drawing out every thread of it under the embroidery. The fabric on which all has to be done is termed as a waste canvas however; there are different methods in which this cross stitch can be done. All the methods are to be implemented with the help of needles but the formation with those needles could be different. One of the commonly formed cross stitches is the counted cross stitch. As the name suggests in this form the person has to count the threads in each direction so that the stitch appear uniform and equal in size from al directions and angles. This form is called the counted cross stitch as it can be distinguished from other forms as it has an altogether different method of stitching. It has become such a popular type of handcraft that you often find the crafters no longer use the same cross stitch kit for their projects however; they tend to create their own designs and styles. Although, the styles and designs can be different but the method of their creation would remain the same that is the counted cross stitch.
In a counted cross stitch type usually the x shaped stitches are used to form a picture and it involves a different kind of technique. In this type a person who is creating the picture with the help of needles tend to follow a chart indicating the positions of X’s to be placed and it also gives the information about the color that is to be used with that stitch. This made this form a unique stitch or a unique art in itself and there are many exquisite charts available for it. You can select the one depending upon your choice. This cross stitch is easy to learn and all you need to do is you just have to follow the chart and accordingly you can create a beautiful picture on your own. It basically transfers a design from a printed graph onto even weave fabric. It has a very unique method that is to be followed as in counted cross stitch there are corresponding symbols given on the chart and the X’s are to be placed according to that chart. These different types of symbols represent different colors of the floss. This form of cross stitch is the most popular form of embroidery in the United States today and it is also popular as it is very easy to create and learn however it could be a bit tedious task. There are certain tips that can make your cross stitch into a bit easier task or you can say there is a short cut with the help of which you can create it at the earliest.
This counted cross stitch is a complete pattern of couple of steps that needs to be followed in order to get a good picture at the end. The design charts for this type of cross stitch are drawn of graph paper, usually 10-square-per-inch. Each square on the chart represents a square on the fabric that is to be stitched with colorful floss threads. The design can be stitched on any even size fabric however; the finished design will vary according to the count of the fabric. While you are creating a counted cross stitch there are certain things for which you have to make sensible selections including: fabric, needles, setting the floss color, thread length, making the x, how to carry the threads over and this descriptions is again to be considered in detail as one wrong stitch can disturb the uniformity of your final design. Most of the people prefer this form of cross stitch on Aida fabric and then later they learn to create it on other fabric materials such as linen etc. in this again setting the color floss plays a major role and last but not the least in this cross stitch the right location to start the stitch is of prime concern. The design should be centered and then after from that center you need to start creating the design of your counted cross stitch.