I Tried 2016 (Red Chords Collection) - Digital Cross Stitch Pattern

“Cranes in the Sky” was released October 5, 2016 as Solange’s lead single from her third album, A Seat at the Table. Solange served as songwriter and co-produced with musical powerhouse Raphael Saadiq. It went on to win a Grammy for Best R&B Performance. I love this song so, so much. It’s gorgeously layered, both in its production and lyrics; pressing play on it guarantees a few minutes of peace and validation.

The Red Chords Collection is my ode to R&B music, giving some of my favorite songs their own red samplers - the hits, the deep cuts, the collabs, the remixes, and more.

This is a chart that easily lends itself to changes in color. Feel free to come up with your own palette!

This is a digital PDF file of a cross stitch pattern. This is not a tangible, stitched final product.

Stitch Count: 47w x 91h

Finished Size:
14 ct over one / 28 ct over two = 3.4 x 6.5 inches (8.5 x 16.5 cm)
16 ct over one / 32 ct over two = 2.9 x 5.7 inches (7.5 x 14.4 cm)
18 ct over one / 36 ct over two = 2.6 x 5.1 inches (6.6 x 12.8 cm)
20 ct over one / 40 ct over two = 2.4 x 4.6 inches (6.1 x 11.7 cm)

Stitch Total: 989

Stitch Types: full cross stitches, backstitches

Amount of Colors: 3

Model stitched 2 pulled strands over 1 fabric thread on 17 count Latte aida by Fiber on a Whim.

PDF includes:

• multi-page pattern in black and white symbols
• multi-page pattern in color symbols
• single page pattern in black and white symbols
• single page pattern in color symbols
• floss key
• compatibility with Pattern Keeper app

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