Question about the cloth size

[tropicsbear]

I have a question about the cloth size -- patterns usually say how large the finished product should be, right? I was wondering if that's inclusive of a border around the pattern or if that just referred to the pattern itself.

Thanks for taking the time to read this! I hope that made sense D:

Comments

[bearshorty]

I think it usually refers to the pattern itself. If you buy a kit with a cloth included, there is a border left but if you buy the cloth yourself, you should give yourself a bigger size.

[elekdragon]

I think it really depends on the pattern. Some of the big patterns you buy do not include any sort of border. It just goes to the end. I use a lot of patterns that are free online (through forums, etc.) and they will often have a bit of a border, or just a blank background for you to decide what you want to do with it, and how big it is. If the pattern itself has blank squares, then I would assume the overall size included the border.

I agree with the other comment--always get cloth somewhat bigger than you think you need. It also makes it easier to get it framed properly, and it leaves you room to play with the size.

[dhae_knight_1]

It differs from pattern to pattern, but it will *always* say, one way or the other. :-)

[florentinescot]

and most of them will give you the stitch count -- and then you can calculate it for yourself!