People Quote - It Crowd - PDF Cross Stitch Pattern

People Quote – IT Crowd Cross Stitch Pattern by HugSandwich

This downloadable PDF cross stitch pattern from independent designer HugSandwich celebrates the beloved British sitcom The IT Crowd with a stitchable quote design. Titled People Quote – IT Crowd, this pattern is a fun and accessible project for fans of the show who want to bring a touch of geeky humour into their needlework. The finished design measures 5.57 inches wide by 2.93 inches tall (78 x 41 stitches) when stitched on the recommended fabric, making it a compact and satisfying project that can be completed relatively quickly.

What Is Being Made

The finished piece is a text-based quote sampler inspired by The IT Crowd, the cult British comedy series. Quote samplers are a classic form of cross stitch that translate memorable phrases, sayings, or pop culture references into decorative textile art. Once completed, this piece is ideal for framing, displaying in a home office, or gifting to fellow fans of the show. The design is compact enough to fit into a standard small hoop or frame.

Techniques Used

This pattern incorporates three distinct embroidery techniques, giving the finished piece both texture and fine detail:

• Cross stitch – The primary technique, where X-shaped stitches are worked over the grid of the Aida fabric to build up the main body of the lettering and design.
• Backstitch – Used to add fine outlines, definition, and detail to the design. Backstitch creates clean, continuous lines that sharpen the overall appearance of the finished piece.
• French knots – Small, raised knots worked by wrapping the thread around the needle before inserting it back into the fabric. These add a subtle three-dimensional texture to specific areas of the design.

Stitches Used

• Cross stitch – worked across the full design area of 90 x 41 stitches
• Backstitch – used for detail and outlining throughout the design
• French knots – used as decorative accent stitches in select areas

Materials Referenced

The pattern specifies 14 Count Aida fabric as the recommended base cloth. Aida is the most widely used fabric for counted cross stitch, featuring an evenly woven grid of holes that makes it easy to place stitches accurately — ideal for beginners and experienced stitchers alike. The 14 count designation means there are 14 stitches per inch, producing a clear and legible finished design at the stated dimensions.

The pattern uses DMC embroidery floss in two colours:

• DMC 580 – used for cross stitch, backstitch, and as one of the primary design colours
• DMC 581 – used for cross stitch, backstitch, and French knots, forming the second key colour in the palette

Both DMC 580 and DMC 581 are shades of moss and olive green, giving the finished piece a cohesive, earthy colour palette. DMC six-stranded embroidery floss is a standard cotton thread widely available in craft stores worldwide, and it is the industry benchmark for counted cross stitch projects.

Difficulty and Format

This pattern is rated as beginner level, making it an excellent choice for those new to cross stitch or embroidery. The limited two-colour palette keeps thread management simple, and the compact stitch count means the project is achievable without a large time commitment. The pattern is delivered as a downloadable PDF, allowing instant access after purchase. The PDF includes a full colour-coded chart spread across two pages, a clear legend identifying DMC thread colours, and backstitch and French knot placement guides.

The pattern is designed by HugSandwich (copyright B Pratt 2014) and is available via www.hugsandwich.shop. It is intended for personal use only and may not be resold or redistributed.