Counted Cross Stitch Pattern, Rosa Gromett 1876, Norfolk Sampler, Reproduction Sampler, Antique Sampler, Hands Across the Sea, PATTERN ONLY

This is for the PATTERN ONLY.

Counted Cross Stitch pattern, Rosa Gromett 1876. This exquisite Victorian sampler was stitched in Norfolk, England by Rosa Gromett when she was just twelve years old. Renowned for their beauty, Norfolk samplers are celebrated for rich colour and intricate design—and Rosa’s is a particularly fine example.

Rosa executed the sampler primarily in cross stitch worked over two threads, demonstrating remarkable skill and control for such a young stitcher. In contrast, she introduced texture and definition by stitching a distinctive sawtooth border in satin stitch around the verse. She further highlighted her name, age, and the year by surrounding them with a second sawtooth border, also worked in satin stitch.

Adding charm and individuality, two small black dogs are stitched in cross stitch over one thread, creating delicate detail and visual interest.

For needleworkers using Aida, an adapted chart is included, allowing the entire sampler to be worked in cross stitch over two threads while preserving the original design.

Rosa was born in 1864 in Downham Market, one of Norfolk’s oldest market towns. The verse she chose comes from Divine Songs by Isaac Watts, a moral text widely used in 19th-century children’s education. A touching spelling reversal in the verse (“bevote” for “devote”) offers a poignant glimpse into the hand of a young stitcher.

Today, this sampler stands not only as a beautiful example of 19th-century English needlework, but also as a lasting personal record of a young girl’s skill, education, and faith — preserved for over a century.

Rosa’s beautiful sampler has been reproduced using a palette of 13 colours carefully matched to the colours found on the front of the sampler. The model was stitched using Soie 100.3 from Au Ver à Soie, and we have included conversions for Soie d’Alger (SDA) and DMC.

Thread Legend:

Rosa’s beautiful sampler has been reproduced using a palette of 13 colours carefully matched to the colours found on the front of the sampler. The model was stitched using Soie 100.3 from Au Ver à Soie, and we have included below conversions for Soie d’Alger (SDA) and DMC.

Soie 100.3 1 strand on 40 (20ct Aida) to 56ct linen
079 ~ Parrot green
124 ~ Antique mauve
133 ~ Grape ~ dark
148 ~ Yellow beige
240 ~ Golden brown
325 ~ Avocado green
362 ~ Blueberry
486 ~ Antique blue
508 ~ Coffee brown
527 ~ Grape ~ very dark
537 ~ Pistachio green
681 ~ Christmas red
Noir ~ Black

SDA 1 strand on 40 (20ct Aida) to 46ct
1315 ~ Grape ~ dark
1316 ~ Grape ~ very dark
11714 ~ Antique blue
836 ~ Pistachio green
2123 ~ Avocado green
2126 ~ Parrot green
2532 ~ Yellow beige
2924 ~ Christmas red
3324 ~ Blueberry
4233 x 2 ~ Golden brown
4526 ~ Coffee brown
4633 ~ Antique mauve
Noir ~ Black

SDA 1 strand on 36ct (18ct Aida)
1315 ~ Grape ~ dark
1316 ~ Grape ~ very dark
11714 ~ Antique blue
836 ~ Pistachio green
2123 ~ Avocado green
2126 x 2 ~ Parrot green
2532 ~ Yellow beige
2924 x 2 ~ Christmas red
3324 x 2 ~ Blueberry
4233 x 2 ~ Golden brown
4526 ~ Coffee brown
4633 ~ Antique mauve
Noir ~ Black

SDA 2 strands on 32ct (16ct Aida)

1315 ~ Grape ~ dark
1316 ~ Grape ~ very dark
11714 ~ Antique blue
836 ~ Pistachio green
2123 ~ Avocado green
2126 x 2 ~ Parrot green
2532 x 2 ~ Yellow beige
2924 x 3 ~ Christmas red
3324 x 3 ~ Blueberry
4233 x 4 ~ Golden brown
4526 ~ Coffee brown
4633 ~ Antique mauve
Noir ~ Black

SDA 2 strands on 28ct (14ct Aida)

1315 ~ Grape ~ dark
1316 ~ Grape ~ very dark
11714 ~ Antique blue
836 ~ Pistachio green
2123 ~ Avocado green
2126 x 3 ~ Parrot green
2532 x 2 ~ Yellow beige
2924 x 3 ~ Christmas red
3324 x 3 ~ Blueberry
4233 x 5 ~ Golden brown
4526 ~ Coffee brown
4633 ~ Antique mauve
Noir ~ Black

DMC 1 strand on 40 (20ct Aida) to 46ct
31 ~ Blueberry
154 ~ Grape ~ very dark
310 ~ Black
321 ~ Christmas red
471 ~ Avocado green
801 ~ Coffee brown
890 ~ Pistachio green
904 ~ Parrot green
931~ Antique blue
3046 ~ Yellow beige
3727 ~ Antique mauve
3827 x 2 ~ Golden brown
3834 ~ Grape ~ dark

DMC 2 strands on 36ct (18ct Aida)
31 x 2 ~ Blueberry
154 ~ Grape ~ very dark
310 ~ Black
321 x 2 ~ Christmas red
471 ~ Avocado green
801 ~ Coffee brown
890 ~ Pistachio green
904 x 2 ~ Parrot green
931 ~ Antique blue
3046 x 2 ~ Yellow beige
3727 ~ Antique mauve
3827 x 3 ~ Golden brown
3834 ~ Grape ~ dark

DMC 2 strands on 28 to 32ct (14 to 16ct Aida)
31 x 2 ~ Blueberry
154 ~ Grape ~ very dark
310 ~ Black
321 x 2 ~ Christmas red
471 ~ Avocado green
801 ~ Coffee brown
890 ~ Pistachio green
904 x 3 ~ Parrot green
931 ~ Antique blue
3046 x 2 ~ Yellow beige
3727 ~ Antique mauve
3827 x 4 ~ Golden brown
3834 ~ Grape ~ dark

Linen Sizes
The design area is 269 stitches (w) x 281 stitches (h). Our calculations have included a 3" margin for finishing and framing. The model was stitched on linen overdyed by Tabby Cat Linen to the shade Just the Ticket.

28ct: Design: 19.21" x 20.07" Fabric: 25.21" x 26.07"

32ct: Design: 16.81" x 17.56" Fabric: 22.81" x 23.56"

36ct: Design: 14.94" x 15.61" Fabric: 20.94" x 21.61"

40ct: Design: 13.45" x 14.05" Fabric: 19.45" x 20.05"

46ct: Design: 11.70" x 12.22" Fabric: 17.70" x 18.22"

56ct: Design: 9.61" x 10.04" Fabric: 15.61" x 16.04"

PLEASE NOTE: Patterns are NOT returnable to protect the copyright of the designer.

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