In my days of chronic pain and familial interruption, I found patch patterns easiest to create. I started by sharing a handful of new and expanded/variant pattens with my Patreon supporters … and then, on a bit of a Photoshop roll, reworked some of my older patterns with needed letter-shape and template changes.
(I created my original lower-case “aro” pattern before a complete lower-case flag-stripe alphabet with standardised letter width. Inconsistencies between old pattern and new alphabet, though, make it difficult to use said pattern as a base for custom lower-case text. Time for an update!)
Due to pain limitations, I again offer a collection of cross stitch text patterns without stitched examples. Folks wishing to stitch the “abro”, “aro”, “alloaro” and “aroace” patterns can find finished examples on parts one and two of my text patch miniseries, but please expect slight differences from the updated designs.
All previous patterns are available at my new pattern gallery. Folks who need help with materials, stitching, finishing or attaching patches should check out my tutorial master page.
Notes on Pattern Structure
Full coloured blocks indicate a full cross stitch.
Letter outlines indicate backstitch.
Blocks divided on the diagonal by a line of backstitch, each half a different colour, indicate quarter stitches. Please see my first text tutorial for more information on backstitching outlines and placing quarter/fractional stitches.
Space for edging your patch is not shown in the patterns below. You’ll need to allow additional blocks for this when cutting your swatch, depending on how narrow or thick you like your edges.
Allo-Aro Patch Pattern – 10 Block, Upper Case
The five-stripe “alloaro” and “aroallo” patterns fit a rectangle 58 stitches wide and 14 stitches high. Assuming a three stitch border, as for my other patches, this means you’ll want a 61 x 17 block swatch plus any excess (if used unmodified).
Aplatonic Patch Pattern – 12 Block, Upper Case
The four-stripe “aplatonic” pattern fits a rectangle 95 stitches wide and 16 stitches high. Assuming a three stitch border, as for my other patches, this means you’ll want a 98 x 19 block swatch plus any excess (if used unmodified).
This is as long a word I think reasonable for a patch, best suited for satchels, tote bags and across the back of larger jackets/coats. If you need a little more flexibility in terms of placement, sew this on 18-count aida!
Apothi Patch Pattern – 12 Block, Upper Case
The six stripe “apothi” pattern fits a rectangle 62 stitches wide and 16 stitches high. Assuming a three stitch border, as for my other patches, this means you’ll want a 65 x 19 block swatch plus any excess (if used unmodified).
Aro Patch Pattern – 10 Block, Upper Case
The five-stripe “aro” pattern fits a rectangle 26 stitches wide and 14 stitches high. Assuming a three stitch border, as for my other patches, this means you’ll want a 29 x 17 block swatch plus any excess (if used unmodified).
Aro Patch Pattern – 10 Block, Lower Case
The five-stripe “aro” pattern fits a rectangle 33 stitches wide and 14 stitches high. Assuming a three stitch border, as for my other patches, this means you’ll want a 36 x 17 block swatch plus any excess (if used unmodified).
Aro-Ace Patch Pattern – 10 Block, Upper Case
The five-stripe “aroace” pattern fits a rectangle 50 stitches wide and 14 stitches high. Assuming a three stitch border, as for my other patches, this means you’ll want a 53 x 17 block swatch plus any excess (if used unmodified).
Aro-Apl Patch Pattern – 10 Block, Upper Case
The five-stripe “aroapl” pattern fits a rectangle 50 stitches wide and 14 stitches high. Assuming a three stitch border, as for my other patches, this means you’ll want a 53 x 17 block swatch plus any excess (if used unmodified).
Ace Patch Pattern – 10 Block, Upper Case
The five-stripe “ace” pattern fits a rectangle 26 stitches wide and 14 stitches high. Assuming a three stitch border, as for my other patches, this means you’ll want a 29 x 17 block swatch plus any excess (if used unmodified).
Cupio Patch Pattern – 10 Block, Upper Case
The five-stripe “cupio” pattern fits a rectangle 38 stitches wide and 14 stitches high. Assuming a three stitch border, as for my other patches, this means you’ll want a 41 x 17 block swatch plus any excess (if used unmodified).
Cupiro(flux) Patch Pattern – 12 Block, Upper Case
The four-stripe “cupiro” pattern fits a rectangle 62 stitches wide and 16 stitches high. Assuming a three stitch border, as for my other patches, this means you’ll want a 65 x 19 block swatch plus any excess (if used unmodified).
Greylith(romantic) Patch Pattern – 12 Block, Upper Case
The six-stripe “greylith” pattern fits a rectangle 84 stitches wide and 16 stitches high. Assuming a three stitch border, as for my other patches, this means you’ll want a 87 x 19 block swatch plus any excess (if used unmodified).
Placio Patch Pattern – 12 Block, Upper Case
The four stripe “placio” pattern fits a rectangle 62 stitches wide and 16 stitches high. Assuming a three stitch border, as for my other patches, this means you’ll want a 65 x 19 block swatch plus any excess (if used unmodified).
Platoni Patch Pattern – 12 Block, Upper Case
The four stripe “platoni” pattern fits a rectangle 71 stitches wide and 16 stitches high. Assuming a three stitch border, as for my other patches, this means you’ll want a 74 x 19 block swatch plus any excess (if used unmodified).
That’s it for today! I am excited about my next patch project: “pride” text patches, perfect for Pride Month! Patterns for text to suit various (aromantic and non-aromantic) pride flags, along with photos of finished/example patches, will go up early June.
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