Yin Yang Dragon Cross Stitch Pattern

Light and darkness, energy and stillness, the masculine and feminine; In every case, the essence of the one is contained and reflected by the other. That is the meaning of the yin/yang symbol which forms the basis for this striking pair of dragons.

Since this pattern only calls for a single color of floss, and no specialty stitches, it is an excellent choice for beginners who want to tackle a large-scale project.

The Yin Yang Dragon Cross Stitch Pattern measures 196 stitches wide by 196 stitches high. The cross stitch pattern spans 11 pages, and is printed single-sided, on unbound sheets in a clear plastic bag for protection. There is a color picture of the completed chart on the front page. The pattern itself is graphed in black and white symbols, and a table showing the DMC colors you'll need is included.

How much fabric do I need?
To calculate the amount of fabric you will need for your project, divide the number of stitches by the stitch count of the fabric you wish to use. The higher the count of your fabric, the smaller your piece will be. Some examples appear below. Remember to leave several additional inches as a border on each side, to facilitate framing your project when it is finished.

Fabric count	Approximate size of stitched area
14-count	14" × 14"
18-count	10" × 10"
25-count	7 ¾" × 7 ¾"

How difficult is this pattern?
Here's some information to consider to help you decide if this pattern is within your comfort zone.

Number of stitches	196 × 196
Number of colors	1
Number of pages	11
Backstitching	no
Half- or quarter-stitches	no
Specialty stitches	no
Specialty floss	no
Beads	no