Greek key border cross stitch pattern

The classic meander band in one colour. Repeat width: 8 stitches.

Floss key

Floss key
SymbolDMC flossStitchesSkeins
●797 Royal Blue2041
1 colours2041

Stitching notes

  • One colour and straight runs make it ideal for practising counting.
  • Stop on a full repeat before turning a corner.

Use two strands on 14-count Aida and one or two on 18-count. Find the centre of your fabric by folding it in quarters and start from the centre of the chart; the bold lines are every ten stitches.

Buying fabric? Add at least 3 inches on every side for framing: the cross stitch calculator works it out.

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About this pattern

How big is the greek key border pattern?

41 × 9 stitches: 2.9 × 0.6 inches on 14-count Aida, or 2.3 × 0.5 inches on 18-count.

How much floss do I need?

One skein of each of the 1 colours is plenty; the key shows stitches per colour. The whole design is 204 full cross stitches.