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head, two more would appear in its place. Eventually he found out that by burning the stump with a flaming torch, it could not grow a new head.

Another way we are likely to meet dragons is in fantasy literature and role-playing games, for example 'Dungeons and Dragons'. In this context, they have been symbols of leadership, strength and independence.

The slaying of a dragon means getting the hoard of treasure that it is guarding, plus
Why Not Cross Stitch a Fantasy Dragon?
By: John Wigham

Looking through some stitching catalogues recently, I came across a wealth of fantasy dragon designs. There was a great deal of choice of creatures and designs, and they all looked attractive and impressive.

I decided to find out more about these amazing beasts before making my choice of chart to buy. In doing so, I entered an unexpected but very interesting world of myth
MEXICAN CROSS STITCH
The Mexican Cross Stitch is also known as the crossed plait stitch. This stitch
 
consists of long cross stitches woven through each other. Once the cross stitches are complete, a diamond is is formed from the stitches. The demonstration on this page shows this stitch worked as a square with the diamond in the center. You may also work this stitch at an angle to create a diamond pattern with a square in the middle. Experiment with different colored yarns to create an interesting look. The mexican cross stitch is an excellent filling stitch. The mexican cross stitch is similar to the waffle stitch. Three diagrams have been used to demonstrate this stitch. Clicking on the PRINTABLE VERSION icon, located at the end of the series of diagrams, will direct you to the page to print these instructions.
Mexican Cross Stitch (Diagram 1):
Bring the needle up at A, move up and to the right over nine canvas intersections, bring the needledown at B. Bring the needle up at C, move up and to the left over nine canvas intersections, bring the needle down at D. Bring the needle up at E, move down and to the left over eight canvas intersections, bring the needle down at F. Bring the needle up at G, move down and to the right over eight canvas intersections, bring the needle down at
Mexican Cross Stitch (Diagram 2):
Beginning where we left off at H, bring the needle up at I, move up and to the right over eight canvas intersections, bring the needle down at J. Bring the needle up at K, move up and to the left over eight canvas intersections, bring the needle down at L. Bring the needle up at M, move down and to the left over seven canvas intersections, bring the needle
Mexican Cross Stitch (Diagram 3):
Beginning where we left off at T, bring the needle up at U, move down and to the left over six canvas intersections, bring the needle down at V. Bring the needle up at W, move down and to the right over six canvas intersections, bring the needle down at X. Bring the needle up at Y, move up and to the right over six canvas intersections, bring the needle down at Z. Bring the needle up at AA, move up and to the left over six canvas intersections, bring the needle down at BB. Bring the needle up at CC, move down and to the left over five canvas intersections, bring the needle down at DD. Bring the needle up EE, move down and to the right over five canvas intersections, bring the needle down at
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H. The stitches must be worked in the exact order that they are shown for the "woven" look to occur. Now, continue on to Diagram 2...
down at N. Bring the needle up at O, move down and to the right over seven canvas intersections, bring the needle down at P. Bring the needle up at Q, move up and to the right over seven canvas intersections, bring the needle down at R. Bring the needle up at S, move up and to the left over seven canvas intersections, bring the needle down at T. Now, continue on to Diagram 3...
FF. Bring the needle up at GG, move up and to the right over five canvas intersections, bring the needle down at HH. Bring the needle up at II, move up and to the left over five canvas intersections, bring the needle down at JJ. Whew! That was alot of work!. However, you can see from the above diagram what an interesting pattern this stitch creates - well worth the effort! I recommend that you print the instructions and then mark off each diagonal stitch as you work it. It will make the stitch easier to work.
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big eyes, bat-like wings and a serpent's tail. They do not eat much, but when they do, they consume an ox, sheep or preferably a human. They can be many different colors and some have the ability to change their colors at will, like a chameleon. They typically have lion's claws, and they are able to exhale fire.
There are many different types of dragon, but the Western dragon occurs most frequently in literature. This includes St George and the Dragon, Beowulf and the Dragon and Draco, in the film, 'Braveheart'.
More currently, in the J K Rowling book, 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire', Harry
The European and ancient Persian dragons are considered to be evil beasts in mythology. In contrast, other cultures have perceived them differently (and it is this that interests me when I come to choose my cross stitch design).

Dragons are considered to have powerful spiritual significance in certain religions and cultures worldwide. For example, in Native American and Eastern cultures, dragons continue to be worshipped as being symbolic of the primal forces of the universe and nature.

They are wiser than humans and live very long lives. Dragons are often thought to have magical powers, being mythical rules of the weather, especially related to rivers,
and other young wizards are set to tackle three such creatures who are jealously guarding golden eggs. The evil character of this book is called Draco Malfoy, 'draco' meaning 'dragon' in Latin.

Some other stories have the Devil in Christianity depicted as a dragon. Legends also suggest that eating a dragon's heart will give you the power to understand birds, and consuming its tongue helps you to win arguments. Furthermore, you will surely be protected against stab wounds if you rub dragon's blood on your skin.
wells and rain. It has been written that some of the worst floods in Asian history were the result of a person upsetting a dragon.

In some cultures, especially Chinese, or near to the Himalayas, dragons represent good luck. A yellow dragon with five claws on each foot indicates imperial authority in China. Eastern dragons are portrayed as kind, good natured and very wise.

You can occasionally discover references to a 'Faerie Dragon'. This is very small creature, only measuring between one and five feet long. It has wings like butterflies, and it is a vegetarian. Its role is to carry faeries from place to place.

Another dragon is a 'Hydra'. This is a dragon that has many necks and heads. You may read in Greek mythology that Hercules fought an eight-headed hydra. Every time he cut off a
the knowledge that the killer has outwitted the most cunning of creatures.

So, if you are wondering if you should stitch a fantasy dragon, then I suggest you visit the websites below. If you are not a fan of myth and fantasy, you may well be won over with the beautiful designs on these sites.

They are characterised by beautiful colors, and detailed imagery. Remember that essentially, your dragon can be whatever you wish it to be.
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John Wigham has been a professional author and editor for 20 years and is a co-founder of Patterns Patch an online cross stitch club dedicated to counted cross stitch. The website has a small team of writers who are devoted to our cross stitch club and enjoy writing about their hobby.
and magic.

We all can recognise dragons, but what exactly are they? What are their distinguishing features? And why are they often considered to be bad but powerful? It appears that dragon stories and myths have existed for thousands of years. Even so, they have a timeless quality.

Dragons are apparently hatched from eggs and have scaly, long bodies,

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A - I

2,4,6,8 & Tie Stitch

Algerian Eye Stitch

Algerian Eye Daisy
Stitch

Algerian Filling Stitch

Algerian Plait Stitch

Alternating Cross
Stitch

Astrakhan Stitch

Aubusson Stitch

Back Stitch

Bargello Stitch

Basketweave Stitch

Bazaar Stitch

Binding Stitch

Bokhara Couching Stitch

Bokhara Couching Stitch (Diagonal)

Bokhara Couching Stitch (Staggered)

Brazilian Stitch

Brick Stitch

Brighton Stitch

Bullion Knot

Buttonhole Stitch

Buttonhole Stitch (Detached)

Buttonhole Stitch (Double)

Buttonhole Stitch (Tailored)

Buttonhole Stitch (Whipped)

Buttonhole Wheel
Stitch

Byzantine Stitch

Cable Stitch

Cashmere Stitch

Chain Stitch

Chain Stitch
(Braided Variation)

Chain Stitch
(Heavy Variation)

Chain Stitch
(Interlaced Variation)

Chain Stitch (Lazy
Daisy Variation)

Chain Stitch
(Raised Variation)

Checker Stitch

Continental Stitch

Coral Knot Stitch

Couching Stitch

Couching Stitch (Buttonhole Variation)

Couching Stitch (Herringbone Variation)

Couching Stitch
(Open Chain  Variation)

Cretan Stitch

Cretan Stitch
(Diagonal Variation)

Cross Stitch

Cross Stitch (Bound)

Cross Stitch (Diagonal)

Cross Stitch (Heavy)

Cross Stitch (Houndstooth)

Cross Stitch (Reinforced)

Cross Stitch
(Reversed Double)

Cross Stitch
(Staggered)

Cross Stitch (St.Andrew)

Cross Stitch
(St.George)

Cross Stitch (Trame)

Cross Stitch (Triple)

Cross Stitch
(Two-Sided)

Cross Stitch
(Woven)

Cushion Stitch

Czar Stitch

Diagonal Stitch

Darning Stitch

Diagonal Buttonhole Stitch

Diagonal Interlaced Stitch

Diagonal Leaf Stitch

Diamond Stitch

Diamond Eyelet Stitch

Diaper Pattern Stitch

Double Cross Stitch

Double Knot Stitch

Double Star Stitch

Double Stitch

Double Straight
Cross Stitch

Droit Stitch

Eastern Stitch

Economic Stitch

Egyptian Stitch

Encroaching Slanted Gobelin Stitch

Eye Stitch

Eye Stitch with Backstitch

Fan Stitch

Fancy Stitch

Feather Stitch

Fern Stitch

Fishbone Stitch

Fishbone Stitch (Diagonal)

Flame Stitch

Flat Stitch

Flat Stitch (Crossed)

Florentine Stitch

Florentine Stitch (Split)

Fly Stitch (Closed)

French Knot

French Stitch

Ghiordes Knot

Gobelin Stitch

Gobelin Droit Stitch

Gobelin Filling Stitch

Gobelin Stitch
(Trammed Upright)

Greek Stitch

Half Cross Stitch

Herringbone Stitch

Herringbone Stitch (Double)

Herringbone Gone Wrong Stitch

Herringbone Stitch
(Six Step)

Hobnail Stitch

Hungarian Stitch

Hungarian Diamond Stitch

Hungarian Ground
Stitch

Hungarian Ground
Stitch (Diagonal)

Hungarian Point Stitch

Interlocking Gobelin Stitch














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I - Z

Irish Stitch

Jacquard Stitch

Kalem Stitch

Kelim Stitch

Kilim Stitch

Knitting Stitch

Knitting Stitch (Diagonal)

Knitting Stitch
(Reverse Tvistom)

Knotted Stitch

Knotted Stitch (Single)

Ladder Stitch

Leaf Stitch

Leaf Stitch (Diagonal)

Leaf Stitch with Backstitch

Leviathan Stitch

Leviathan Stitch (Double)

Leviathan Stitch
(Triple)

Long Armed Cross Stitch

Long Stitch

Long and Short Stitch

Loop Stitch

Mexican Cross Stitch

Milanese Stitch

Montenegrin Stitch

Moorish Stitch

Mosaic Stitch

Mosaic Stitch (Crossed)

Mound Stitch

Nobuko Stitch

Oblique Stitch

Oblique Stitch (Diagonal)

Oblique Stitch (Reverse)

Oblique Slav Stitch

Oblong Cross Stitch

Oblong Cross Stitch with Backstitch

Oriental Stitch

Outline Stitch

Palestrina Stitch

Palace Pattern Stitch

Paris Stitch

Parisian Stitch

Pavillion Stitch

Perspective Stitch

Plait Stitch

Plait Stitch (Crossed)

Plait Stitch (Square)

Plaited Edge Stitch

Plaited Gobelin Stitch

Plaited Interlaced Stitch

Portuguese Cross Stitch

Portuguese Stem Stitch

Princess Pattern Stitch

Pyramid Stitch

Quick Point

Raised Stitch

Raised Cross Stitch

Ray Stitch

Ray Stitch (Expanded)

Renaissance Stitch

Rep Stitch

Reverse Bargello

Reversed Basketweave Stitch

Reversed Cross Stitch

Rhodes Stitch

Ribbed Wheels Stitch

Rice Stitch

Rice Stitch (Padded)

Rococco Stitch

Roman Stitch

Rope Stitch

Roumanian Stitch

Rug Binding Stitch

Rya Stitch

Satin Stitch

Satin Stitch
(Alternating)

Satin Stitch
(Padded)

Scotch Stitch

Scotch Stitch (Alternating)

Scotch Stitch (Condensed)

Scotch Stitch (Crossed)

Scotch Stitch (Woven)

Scottish Stitch

Sheaf Stitch

Shell Stitch

Single Knotted Stitch

Slanted Gobelin Stitch

Smyrna Cross Stitch

Sorbello Stitch

Soumak Stitch

Spanish Stitch

Spider Web Stitch

Split Stitch

Sprats Head Stitch

Square Plait Stitch

Star Stitch

Star Stitch (Large)

Stem Stitch

Stem Stitch
(Diagonal)

Stepped Sheaf Stitch

Surrey Stitch

Sutherland Pattern Stitch

Tapestry Stitch

Tent Stitch

Tent Stitch (Alternating)

Tent Stitch
(Diagonal Mosaic)

Tie Stitch

Trame

Trammed Tent Stitch

Triangle Stitch

Tufting Stitch

Turkey Stitch

Tvistom Stitch

Two Sided Italian
Cross Stitch

Upright Cross Stitch

Van Dyke Stitch

Velvet Stitch

Waffle Stitch

Wave Stitch (Closed)

Wave Stitch (Open)

Weaving Stitch

Web Stitch

Wheat Sheaf Stitch

Woven Band Stitch

Woven Pattern Stitch

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