you can use cross-stitch patterns for needlepoint?
August 11, 2008 by Chloe Findlay-Harder
Filed under Arts & Crafts
Did you know that you can interchange needlepoint and cross-stitch patterns? For instance, this needlepoint tapestry (from an out-of-print book by Stephanie Hedgepath) I did a few years back is actually from a pattern for cross-stitch:
As long as there aren’t a lot of half or quarter stitches (which you can’t do in needlepoint) you’re good to go!
Now there can be one little snag… most cross-stitch patterns call for DMC thread - but that won’t always work for needlepoint.
You’ve got two options at this point… #1 at this point is what I used in the horse tapestry. I used two strands of DMC floss - and it looks luscious, the floss is silky and gives the tapestry and deep glow. #2 is to select the DMC colors and then match them to the wool or other yarn you would use otherwise.
So next time you find a pattern you love in a technique you don’t do, try it and see how it works - you could be surprised 
image: C Findlay-Harder
Great tip! I’ve just posted a link to your blog so my readers can enjoy your advice, too. Thank you so much for making this resource available.
Denise
http://needlework.craftgossip.com
Noreen, the horse is lovely. The colors and shading are so rich. beautiful work!