what should I do so I won't lose my place in the chart of the cross stitch pattern?

Answer 1

Most patterns give copyright permission for a single working copy. So I make copies of the chart and then shade the areas that I have finished as I do them. This keeps the original clean so I can go back and add the detail lines when all the cross stitch is complete. It also has the advantage that I can enlarge the pattern slightly so that its easier to read.

If I can't make a copy, sometimes I'll put tracing paper over the original patter and then shade the finished areas on that.

Answer 2

I haven't ever really tried cross stitch yet, but I have done quite a bit of latch hook and they have charts to follow as well. I have found the best thing that works for me is using a highlighter to mark off what I have done as I go along, it may be a pain but it saves time in the end so you don't have to start over. I wish you luck in finding what you need.

Answer 3

I'm not sure if this is what your looking for or not but "Critter" had a good answer and I also do that. In addition, before starting to sew I line up my threads and note if I have any substitute colors on my worksheet. When I use my PR600 (6-thread machine) I also note my spool number. I have a design that has 23 color changes and it can become a problem not knowing where I'm at. Lining up my threads is just another reminder of what is next. If I have a repeat color, I simply lay a spool on it's side so I know a repeat color is to be inserted. Don't you just love cross stitch! Hope this helps.

Answer 4

I totally agree with Critter, that is what I also do, I also make extra copies, for when I have to put beads into the work, these I shade also accordingly. some people use the magnifying row counter, but I like the shading method best. If you photocopy from a book, in which the pattern is colored, the best way to shade it, is by using a highlighter, preferably yellow, it is very easy to see.

Answer 5

For small charts I laminate them with clear adhesive plastic and mark the plastic with a pen when I've stitched. For larger patterns I photocopy the pattern and laminate as above.

Answer 6

I use a yellow parker to highlight the sections I've completed.

Edit: Work from a photocopy of the chart, not the original.

Answer 7

I make a copy of the chart and then use highlighters in different colors to keep track of where I am.

Answer 8

when I do cross stitching I use a highlighter on the paper to "mark off" the rows I have done.

Answer 9

You can put your pattern in a clear page protector sold at office supply stores. You can mark it all up and then wipe it off and never harm your pattern.

Answer 10

Another really good way to keep track is to use a mangetic board with the magnet strips. That way you don't have to make copies AND you don't have to mark up your pattern :)

I use a LoRan one. They're pretty cheap and resusable!