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What Do Two Symbols in a Square Indicate on a Cross Stitch Pattern?

By Connie G. Barwick, About.com

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What Do Two Symbols in a Square Indicate on a Cross Stitch Pattern?

Two Symbols in a Square on a Pattern

Two Symbols in a Square on a Pattern

Graphic © Connie G. Barwick, licensed to About.com, Inc.
One question frequently asked by new stitchers is, "What does it mean when I see two symbols in a square on a Cross Stitch pattern with a black line between them?"

The two small symbols indicate stitching two quarter stitches. (To see how the quarter stitches should be oriented, proceed to the next image.)

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