London Guard
This delightful design captures one of Britain's most beloved figures, a royal guard standing proud in his striking red tunic and tall black bearskin hat. It is the sort of pattern that feels both classic and cheerful, making it a wonderful addition to any home.
Whether you are a seasoned stitcher or building your confidence, this pattern is a lovely way to celebrate iconic British culture. It also makes a thoughtful and personal gift for anyone with a fondness for London and all things royal.
- British
- Guard
- Iconic
- London
- Red
- Royal
- Soldier
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Pattern details
- Size count
- 60 × 110
- Colours
- 9
- Stitches
- 3,592
- Difficulty
- Beginner
Finished size by fabric count
| Fabric count | Inches | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|
| 14 per inch | 4.3 × 7.9 in | 10.9 × 20 cm |
| 16 per inch | 3.8 × 6.9 in | 9.5 × 17.5 cm |
| 18 per inch | 3.3 × 6.1 in | 8.5 × 15.5 cm |
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Thread shopping list
9 thread colours, sorted by the amount you'll need. Lengths are based on 16 stitches per inch.
| Length | DMC | Anchor | Madeira | Cosmo | J&P Coats | Presencia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.1 m(1,663 stitch) | 3799Pewter Gray Very Dark | 236Pewter Grey Very Dark | 1712Dusty Blue Dark | 156Grayish Black | 6880Turf Green | 8756Pewter Grey Very Dark | |
| 4.1 m(965 stitch) | 310Black | 403Black | 2400Black | 600Black | 8403Black | 0007Black | |
| 1.4 m(334 stitch) | 945Tawny | 366/881Coffee Very Light | 2313Peach Flesh | 126Pale Beige | 3239Rose Wine | 1301Peach Light | |
| 1.2 m(282 stitch) | 498Red Dark | 799/1005Christmas Red Ultra Very Dark | 0511Garnet | 242/1241/4300Carmine | 3013Peony Medium Dark | 1906Christmas Red Medium | |
| 39 cm(91 stitch) | 317Pewter Gray | 400Pewter Grey Dark | 1801Steel Grey Medium | 2154Light Dark Gray | 6008Blue Mist Dark | 8785Pewter Grey | |
| 39 cm(89 stitch) | 152Shell Pink Medium Light | 969Dusty Violet Medium | 0813Shell Pink | 652/2652Misty Rose | 3081Antique Mauve Medium | 7806Terra Cotta Very Light | |
| 33 cm(75 stitch) | White | 2White | 9998White | 3Snow white | 1001White | 0001White | |
| 25 cm(50 stitch) | 3752Antique Blue Very Light | 274/343/976/1032Grey Blue Very Light | 1014Blue Light | 732Light Cement Gray | 7976Copen Blue Light | 3312Baby Blue | |
| 25 cm(43 stitch) | 223Shell Pink Light | 895Shell Pink Medium | 0812Shell Pink Medium | 653Cork | 3081Antique Mauve Medium | 1981Shell Pink Light | |
CXC and Sullivans skeins carry the DMC number, so use the DMC column for those brands.CXC and Sullivans skeins carry the DMC number, so the codes above cover them too.
These lengths include the thread lost to tails and travelling, so they are what to buy rather than what ends up on the fabric. A spare skein of your main colours is still worth having, because dye lots vary between batches and matching one part way through is the hard part.
HobbyTub also converts to Ariadna, CXC, Gamma, Luca-S and Sullivans. Pick your brand when you start the project.
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